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ALMOST HALF A MILLION SEATS GO
ON THE MARKET Izmir brings destinations to 24!
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N THE back of the welcome news that UK airlines will be able to continue to operate fl ights between the UK and the EU,
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is bringing even more good news to holidaymakers in Northern Ireland, with the announcement of Brand New Izmir in Turkey as part of its expanded Summer 20 programme from Belfast International. The leading leisure airline and package holiday specialist has put fl ights and holidays on sale to 24 destinations from Belfast International for Summer 20. The addition of over 20,000 seats means almost HALF A MILLION seats are going on sale, a four per cent capacity increase.
As well as giving holidaymakers more choice
and fl exibility when choosing fl ights and holidays to their favourite destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands next summer, the addition of Izmir in Turkey comes in response to demand for great value package holidays to Turkey. With fl ights operating to Izmir every Tuesday from May to September, Northern Ireland holidaymakers can access popular family friendly resorts on the west coast of Turkey such as Kusadasi, Cesme, Ozdere and Seferihisar.
This brand new Turkish destination is expected to be extremely popular with holidaymakers looking for exceptional weather, great value, and fabulous cuisine with beautiful beaches and the Dilek National Park within easy reach.
In addition to brand new Izmir, the company is also
signifi cantly increasing capacity to Dalaman, thanks to the addition of a weekly Thursday service, on top of existing Monday services. The area around Dalaman has been dubbed the Turquoise Coast thanks to its pristine Mediterranean waters, and with resorts such as Marmaris, Sarigerme, Olu Deniz and Icmeler to choose from, the area has proven extremely popular with holidaymakers from Northern Ireland. Other key highlights on the company’s Summer 20 programme include:
· Tenerife – additional of third weekly service means over 35,000 seats on sale.
· More seats on sale to sunshine favourites Palma (Majorca), Malaga, Malta and Reus (Costa Dorada).
· Continued popularity of Paphos, with over 10,000 seats on sale to Cyprus.
· Two weekly services to Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria, providing plenty of choice and fl exibility for holidaymakers wanting to soak up the Canary Islands sunshine.
· Weekly services to the Greek sunshine, whether that’s in Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes or Zante.
and fl exibility to hotspots such as Costa de Almeria, Alicante, Girona (Costa Brava), Ibiza and Menorca.
fl ights on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and
· Mainland Spain & The Balearics – great choice · Faro (Algarve) – up to fi ve weekly services, with
Over 50 departing weekly fl ights during peak periods.
· Turkey – weekly services to Antalya and Izmir on top of twice weekly services to Dalaman.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced 20,000 addtional seats making almost half a million in total to 24 destinations from Belfast International
· Naples – services every Sunday from April until November.
Sunday.
· Bourgas (Bulgaria) – weekly Tuesday service operating on larger aircraft
This latest announcement comes in response to continued demand for great value package holidays from holidaymakers in Northern Ireland. With more services and frequencies, they are spoilt for choice when it comes to where and when they would like to getaway, with more fl exible durations available.
Steve Heapy, CEO of
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “The UK Government has confi rmed that fl ights to our EU holiday destinations will continue just as last year, providing assurance that, whatever the outcome of Brexit, holidaymakers can continue to book holidays with confi dence.
“On the back of that we are delighted to be announcing
even more good news, thanks to this exciting summer programme from Belfast International Airport. With 24 fantastic destinations to choose from, including brand new Izmir, we are once again demonstrating our commitment to the base and to our customers. “With more choice and fl exibility for customers and independent travel agents to choose from with our award winning airline and tour operator, we are confi dent that this summer programme will be a huge hit in Northern Ireland.”
Earlier this year, the award-winning airline
Jet2.com took delivery of the last of 34 brand new Boeing 737- 800 aircraft, taking its fl eet size to 100. The company continues to win a number of awards for its VIP customer service, with Jet2holidays customers having a choice of thousands of 2-5 star hotels,
Jet2.com fl ights, an industry leading 22kg baggage allowance and airport transfers included, all for a low £60 per person deposit.
Coach arrives at Terminal 2
THE American luxury brand Coach has arrived at The Loop, Terminal 2, Dublin Airport.
The new store, which is located beyond security screening in Terminal 2 stocks a selection of high- quality leather goods and accessories ranging from small clutch purses to large bags.
“Coach is a fantastic addition to the retail off ering in Terminal 2 and I have no doubt it will be popular with passengers,” said Dublin Airport’s Head of Retail, Martin Carpenter.
“We pride ourselves on providing quality, exciting and vibrant brands to enhance the shopping experience for both leisure and business passengers and this new Coach outlet is a fantastic store”.
The pretty Danish city of Aalborg is the latest destination direct from Dublin Great Dane link to Aalborg
DUBLIN Airport has welcomed an announcement by Great Dane Airlines that will launch a new Dublin- Aalborg service this summer.
Aalborg is Denmark’s fourth largest city and is located in the North Jutland region, close to Denmark’s northern tip.
Great Dane will operate the route twice weekly from June 21 to July 26 and weekly between July and October 15.
Welcoming the news, Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said the new route would off er greater choice and fl exibility for passengers travelling between Ireland and Denmark. “We’re delighted to welcome Great Dane Airlines to Ireland and to Dublin Airport. Aalborg is a dynamic
city full of cultural experiences, atmosphere and great shopping. We will work closely with Great Dane Airlines to promote the new route, which I have no doubt will be popular in both directions.” Great Dane Airlines will operate its new service with an Embraer 190 aircraft which has capacity for 100 passengers. Dublin is one of three launch routes for the new airline, which is based in Aalborg.
The service to Aalborg is one of 23 new routes at Dublin Airport this year. Last year Dublin Airport welcomed 31.5 million passengers, which was a six per cent increase on the previous 12 months. Passenger numbers are up nine per cent in the fi rst two months of this year, as more than four million passengers have used the airport in January and February.
Seaworld removes polystyrene
SEAWORLD Parks & Entertainment announced that all 12 of its theme parks have removed polystyrene foam dinnerware products, including bowls, plates and trays, from all of its dining operations.
As part of its commitment to protecting animals and habitats worldwide, SeaWorld has replaced polystyrene foam with products made from 100 per cent recycled material in all of its parks.
With millions of meals served in the parks each year,
the removal of polystyrene foam products, which are not biodegradable, helps keep them out of local landfi lls, as well as in the ocean ecosystem.
According to Andrew Ngo, Corporate Vice President, In-park Revenue: “This change allows us to save an estimated 14 million pieces of polystyrene foam dinnerware, which is resistant to decomposition and diffi cult to recycle, from entering the environment each year.”
Mr Carpenter added. “Coach bags are designed to cater to all needs and the new store in Terminal 2 has a range of quality bags and accessories for every occasion.” Dublin Airport’s retail area The Loop at Terminal 2 is currently undergoing a major revamp, as part of a multi-phased redevelopment of more than 2,000 sqm of retail space. The opening of the new Coach store is another important milestone of the project, which is the fi rst major investment in the retail off ering at Terminal 2 since it opened in 2010.
Last year Dublin Airport welcomed 31.5 million passengers, which was a six per cent increase on the
Coach team members Stefania Wodkiewicz and Niamh Coscoran at the new store in Terminal 2
previous 12 months. Dublin Airport has fl ights to almost 200 destinations in 43 countries, operated by 56 airlines and is the eleventh busiest airport in the European Union. It is one of Ireland’s key economic assets, as it generates or facilitates 117,300 jobs and €8.3 billion worth of economic activity.
Stena sponsors Horse Show
LEADING ferry company Stena Line has commenced preparations for its second year as title sponsor of the Dublin Horse Show including the launch of a special booking rate as Offi cial Ferry Partner for the 2019 Stena Line Dublin Horse Show
The Show, now in its 146th year, is not only the highlight of the equestrian calendar in Ireland but it is also one of the most iconic social events of the year attracting over 100,000 visitors each year to the famous RDS venue.
This year’s event takes place from August 7-11 at the RDS and in addition to world class international equestrian competitions it will also include a range of other activity, including over 300 shopping stalls, roving entertainment, food and drink outlets around the grounds and National Show Jumping fi nals for all ages. Over 1,500 horses and ponies will compete across 132 classes and competitions during the fi ve-day event. Diane Poole, Stena Line’s Travel Commercial Manager (Irish Sea South) commented: “The 2018 Stena Line Dublin Horse Show was a great occasion for us, which also included the appointment of Bertram
Allen, one of the rising stars of Irish show jumping, as a brand ambassador for Stena Line. Our customers really engaged with the event and we are currently working on a number of exciting initiatives to ensure that the 2019 event will be an even bigger success for Stena Line.
“As Ireland’s leading ferry company, partnering with such an iconic Irish event as the Dublin Horse Show provides a perfect opportunity for Stena Line to engage directly with a wider audience and further demonstrates our commitment and support for a range of audiences and communities across Ireland. “2019 is a very important year for Stena Line in
Ireland as we prepare the way for the launch of our new Stena Estrid vessel, the fi rst of our new generation state-of-the-art E-Flexer ferries currently being built in China, which will be deployed on our Dublin - Holyhead route in early 2020. With our continued support for the iconic Stena Line Dublin Horse Show staring to build real momentum, we are looking forward to being associated with another unique piece of sporting and cultural life in Ireland.”
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