A new route between Birmingham and City of Derry Airport has been announced by easyJet. The new route will commence from the 1st September this year and operate on Mondays and Fridays. It’s the third new service easyJet has added to the City of Derry network in the last 12 months, following the introduction of new flights to Edinburgh and Liverpool. easyJet has also extended its winter routes from City of Derry airport to operate throughout the summer, providing key connectivity and more choices to Liverpool and Edinburgh year-round.
Ali Gayward, EasyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “It is fantastic to be able to offer yet another new route from City of Derry to Birmingham which will appeal to leisure and business customers alike.
“We are proud to be the largest airline in Northern Ireland and by continuing to strengthen our network at City of Derry we are providing our customers in the Northwest with even greater choice and connectivity, all with great value fares and friendly service, and we look forward to welcoming them on board.”
Steve Frazer, Managing Director at City of Derry Airport, said: “We are thrilled to expand our route map with easyJet and provide another much-needed service for our local catchment area across Derry City and Strabane, the Causeway Coast and Glens, Donegal and beyond.
“A direct connection to Birmingham has previously proved to be one of the most popular routes from our Northwest gateway, particularly for those commuting to work, study or visit family and friends, and we are delighted that easyJet will be adding to their existing services to Liverpool & Edinburgh, which will make them the biggest carrier by volume operating from City of Derry Airport.”
“As part of our long-term commitment to support and develop the Northwest economy and tourism sector, we hope this new service will help bring new inbound investment opportunities and a new tourism market from the UK midlands area into the Walled City and surrounding areas.”
