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New British Airways service to Belfast

NEW BRITISH AIRWAYS SERVICES TAKE OFF

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 – British Airways launches four new domestic routes from Belfast this summer, supporting important business and tourism links between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.

These include four flights a week (Mon/Fri/Sat/Sun) between Exeter Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport.

Bookings are available from today British Airways with fares starting from £48 each way.

Tom Stoddart, Managing Director of BA CityFlyer, which will operate the new routes, said: “We’re delighted to announce these new services from Belfast, which will enhance our regional network and maintain vital connections between Northern Ireland and other key UK destinations.

“We’re sure these routes will be popular with customers getting away for a UK holiday this summer, as well as those visiting friends and relatives, and we’ll continue to listen to their feedback about where they want to travel.”

He added: “We also welcome the recent announcement about the NI Domestic Aviation Kickstart Scheme and await further details with great interest.”

Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, said: “Continuity on these services is excellent news for domestic connectivity to and from Northern Ireland.

Customers booking with British Airways can do so with absolute confidence, thanks to the airline’s flexible booking policy. Customers are able to exchange their booking for a voucher or move their dates without incurring a change fee if their plans change. British Airways Holidays’ customers also have access to a range of additional flexible booking options, as part of the company’s Customer Promise.