Eastern Airways announces new service between Southampton and Belfast
Getting to Belfast from Southampton will become a little easier from February when Eastern Airways launches its new daily service between the two cities.
The new service, which starts on 9 February next year and will operate all year round, will use a low carbon emission, 72-seat ATR aircraft, with fares starting from £59.99 one way including a hold on bag.
Matt Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer of Southampton Airport owner AGS Airports Ltd, said: “The introduction of this first-ever daily service to Belfast International Airport from Southampton is tremendous news.
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“Belfast is both a fantastic city break destination and the ideal base to explore Northern Ireland, so I’m sure our passengers will be keen to take full advantage of Eastern Airways’ new route when it launches in February.
“Equally, we look forward to welcoming those passengers from across the Irish Sea who are keen to visit Southampton and all the city and the wider region has to offer.”
Roger Hage, Commercial Director, Eastern Airways, said: "Adding the new Northern Irish destination of Belfast International significantly improves critical connectivity between the UK’s regions.
"We continue to ensure the right services are being offered given Eastern Airways is all about supporting the regions of the UK, connecting people and places, so growing our English South-Coast hub network and capacity to a high-demand capital city in both directions is a crucial part of increasing connectivity and aiding economic recovery to both business and the UK’s vital tourism sector where sustainable.”
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Featured image credit: AGS Airports.
