Aer Lingus reaches one million bookings to Belfast

Thursday 21st May 2009

Aer Lingus' relatively new route to Belfast has taken over one million bookings, the airline announced recently.

Since the start of operations to Belfast International Airport in December 2007, the airline has broken the one million booking barrier, proving that route had been a success.

Corporate affairs director for Aer Lingus, Enda Corneille said: "To have reached more than one million bookings in such a short space of time against incumbent carriers who have been fleecing passengers for years is exciting and challenging. We're looking forward to the years ahead and the potential of our Belfast operations to grow,"

"With about a third of the capacity we're taking more than 40% of the passengers, which makes bmi look a very expensive option indeed and typifies the casual way in which they have ripped off customers over the last decade," he added.

The Irish airline announced it would be reducing flight frequencies for five destinations over the winter months with the intention of restoring them after four months.

Mr Corneille gave assurances that the short-term cut in capacity would not mean Belfast services would be reduced.

"All of us at Aer Lingus remain totally committed to the Northern Ireland traveller and look forward to delivering value for money for many years to come," he said.

"From day one we've understood our customers to be discerning and in search of true value for money. I believe we have delivered just that with strong summer and winter schedules which meets the demands of those facing many calls on the pound in their pocket," he added.