Emerald Airlines, operating as Aer Lingus Regional has started two new routes from Belfast City Airport to Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Isle of Man. Flights to Newcastle will operate daily whilst the new Isle of Man route will operate four times per week, increasing to six weekly services for the peak summer season. The new routes to Newcastle and the Isle of Man build on Aer Lingus Regional’s existing portfolio at Belfast City Airport, with flights already in operation to Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newquay, and Southampton.
Commenting on the start of the new routes, the Aviation Development Manager at Belfast City Airport, Ellie McGimpsey said, “Providing excellent choice for our passengers is a top priority at Belfast City Airport, and we are delighted we can expand on our current offering with these two new services. Since the first Aer Lingus Regional flights, operated by Emerald Airlines, took off in the spring of 2022, we have seen the airline grow its route network from Belfast City Airport in response to sustained high demand. We have no doubt that these new routes to Newcastle and the Isle of Man will also prove hugely popular, and we look forward to continuing and developing our successful partnership.”
Emerald Airlines have taken delivery of their 16th ATR 72-600 aircraft on 29th April. The aircraft will be based in Belfast City Airport with another aircraft due for delivery in the coming weeks
