East Midlands Airport (EMA) has welcomed a new passenger airline in the form of Aer Lingus Regional on 1 October. Operated by Stobart Air, Aer Lingus Regional will fly to and from Belfast up to three times daily using an ATR72-600 aircraft.
The new service re-establishes the link between the two cities that was lost following the demise of Flybe last year.
“We’re delighted to welcome a brand new airline to East Midlands Airport,” said Clare James, EMA’s Managing Director. “This is a positive development and is especially welcome in these challenging times for aviation. Direct connectivity to Belfast is a boost for this region and the new route provides frequent and easy access to Northern Ireland for people who are visiting for leisure or business. It’s also great news for tourism in the East Midlands and we offer a very warm welcome to visitors who want to explore everything this region has to offer.”
The convenient flight times of the new link will provide passengers travelling from the East Midlands with easy access to Belfast and Northern Ireland whether they’re visiting for a day or longer.
Also commenting on Aer Lingus Regional’s new service, Stobart Air Managing Director, Andy Jolly said: “we are pleased to establish a base at Belfast City Airport and to work closely with East Midlands Airport, Belfast City Airport and our partners Aer Lingus to operate flights to and from East Midlands.
“This new Aer Lingus Regional route will facilitate key links and connectivity between Belfast and East Midlands and ensure we provide choice, value and convenience for our customers.”
