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Ellie McGimpsey, Aviation Development Manager at Belfast City Airport and Ciarán Smith, Head of Commercial at Emerald Airlines launch two new routes from Belfast City Airport.
July/August 2022 Travel News
New Belfast Route Announced by Emerald Airlines E
MERALD Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, announces two new services to Cardiff and Southampton from its Belfast
Base. Already servicing Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Exeter, and Manchester, Aer Lingus Regional will now operate Cardiff and Southampton routes from Belfast City Airport further reinforcing its presence as the largest airline at the city centre airport. Commenting on the announcement, Ciarán Smith,
Head of Commercial at Emerald Airlines said: “As we near the peak summer months, the launch of our Cardiff and Southampton services will provide those travelling from Belfast with more choice when planning their holidays. When quick getaways are on the top of everyone’s mind, we are offering convenient timings and low fares, increasing connectivity to and from Northern Ireland. “We are extremely pleased with the feedback
we have received since beginning our operations from Belfast City Airport and believe Cardiff and Southampton are great new connections that will cater to both business and leisure travellers with direct, convenient and cost-effective flights from Belfast. In addition, we will continue to add more routes and increase frequencies over the coming months.” Ellie McGimpsey, Aviation Development Manager at Belfast City Airport, said: “Aer Lingus Regional’s base at Belfast City Airport has been operational for just over 3 months and we are thrilled
Summer Strikes for BA The Woodland Trust Encourages Public To Get Involved With Online Survey
BRITISH Airway’s Heathrow check-in and ground staff have voted to take strike action in July. Organised by the GMB union, British Airway’s staff are set to take a timed walk-out in July. Announced on Thursday 23 June, 700 employees
who work at Heathrow Airport have supported calls for industrial action. The call for industrial action comes after a ten percent cut to wages was imposed during the pandemic and has yet to be reinstated. The GMB union has been calling for this ten percent
to be permanently reinstated into worker’s wages. While British Airways has offered a one-off ten percent payment to workers. It has been suggested that these strikes will be
delayed until the third or fourth weekend in July, with plans to coincide it with the beginning of the summer holidays.
Etihad Airways Gear Up For Bustling Summer Season
ETIHAD Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport have geared up resources and are ready to welcome 2.7 million network passengers over the summer months, following a surge in demand for global travel. Over 1.4 million passengers will depart from Abu
Dhabi International Airport, including 330,000 local joiners, with more than 1100 weekly network-wide departures.
Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating Officer,
Etihad Aviation Group, said: “As travel rebounds from the impact of the global pandemic, Etihad has witnessed a vast increase in bookings over recent weeks. With summer holidays upon us and to manage the increase in passenger numbers, Etihad has bolstered operations both locally and across our global network to ensure guests enjoy a seamless airport and flight experience.” Importantly, guests are reminded to check-in online,
use the Verified to Fly service to submit any Covid- related travel documents for prior approval, and arrive at the airport early.
JET2HOLIDAYS is helping independent travel agents boost sales, thanks to a huge campaign which has seen a Free Child Place added onto every single flight departing from the UK in June, July and August 2022. The new campaign means there are tens of thousands
of extra Free Child Places up for grabs from across ten UK bases this summer, giving holidaymakers a summer to really look forward to. The offer is open to Jet2holidays booked through an independent travel agent that are returning on or before 31st August 2022. Bookings must have at least two passengers paying the full adult price. Customers need to be quick as when they’re gone, they’re gone! Despite international travel making headlines
recently,
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have not cancelled any flights due to staff shortages and have continued to receive positive feedback from customers and independent travel agents.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays took action to recruit well
ahead of the bounce back and as such have thousands of dedicated colleagues, including a very visible uniformed presence (referred to as the Red Team) in UK airports as well as in main overseas airports and in resorts. This team have been working tirelessly to make sure
THE Woodland Trust Northern Ireland has launched an online survey so the public can have their say on Mourne Park. In 2021 the Woodland Trust, the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, announced it had purchased 156 hectares of the Mourne Park estate, including 73 hectares of ancient woodland, thanks to funding from NIEA (Northern Ireland Environment Agency), Garfield Weston and gifts in wills. Northern Ireland has the lowest percentage of tree
cover of any region within Europe, with just 8.7% cover; of which 4% are native trees and 0.04% ancient woodland. The Woodland Trust aims to protect and restore ancient woodland for nature, people and the climate. “In 2020, the woodland conservation charity created
the single largest native woodland to date beside Mourne Park, at Aughrim Hill, which now has new walking trails and car parking for visitors. The Woodland Trust wants to encourage local
people and the wider public to get involved and help them develop a destination that is fit for the purpose
of its visitors through in-person sessions in Kilkeel and an online survey. The consultation seeks input on many different factors including travel time, access points, and what activities people would like to get involved with and see on site. Dave Scott, Estate & Special Projects Manager for
the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland said “As part of our plans for Mourne Park we are running public consultations. We really want the local community and the wider public to get involved in forming our activities in Mourne Park as we value the ideas and comments from our new neighbours and from everyone who will want to visit this very special woodland. “The Mournes attract over 700,000 visitors every year
from across the Island of Ireland so the online survey will be available to visitors from farther afield to have their say, and for anyone within the local community who missed the in-person sessions.” To have your say on Mourne Park, complete
the online survey at
emea.focusvision.com/survey/ selfserve/2634/220600?list=3
Culloden Estate and Spa Awaken The Senses With New Summer Experience
THE Culloden Estate and Spa is bringing a taste of Italy to Northern Ireland this summer with the launch of its new outdoor experience, Gin and Gelato. The five-star Belfast hotel has teamed up with Drinksology to create an Italian gin garden with outdoor seating in the stunning 12-acre estate. Guests can reserve a table to enjoy the world’s first
Pinot Grigio gin, Ginato Gin, distilled with the finest Italian Pinot Grigio grapes selected from the wine- growing regions of Friuli in the north of the country. The citrusy tipple also boasts Sicilian lemons and
Tuscan juniper berries to capture the true essence of Italy.
Putting a local twist on the Italian theme, a selection
of gelato is available from Glastry Farm on the Ards Peninsula. Ice cream floats, wine, champagne and draft beer
are on offer as well as Italian-inspired food and sharing boards, with a new menu launched for each month of the summer. Niall Burns, General Manager of the Culloden
Estate & Spa said: “We are delighted to bring a taste of Italy to the Culloden with Gin and Gelato. “Guests can sit back and relax in luxurious surroundings whilst enjoying a magnificent selection of drinks and delicious Italian-themed menus using the very best of local produce.” Gin and Gelato is running throughout June, July
and August. Price includes luxurious overnight accommodation, breakfast, a reserved table at the Italian gin garden and a complimentary Gin or Gelato. More information on the Hastings Hotels Gin
and Gelato experience can be found at www.
cullodenstateandspa.com
We Kid You Not! Jet2holidays has a Free Child Place On Every Single Flight Until End of August!
customers get to enjoy their well-deserved holidays. The campaign launching today has been designed
to further boost the holiday plans of thousands of UK holidaymakers this summer, after the last two years were impacted by the pandemic. As well as this new promotion, independent travel
agents can offer their customers all the award-winning benefits of Jet2holidays which just last month saw the company win Which? Travel Brand of the Year. That includes VIP customer service, in-resort Customer Helpers, transfers, and ATOL protection, as well as a choice of thousands of 2-5 star hotels and villas. Steve Heapy, CEO of
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays
said: “We want our independent travel agency partners to be at the heart of our summer plans this year, which is why we are telling them all about this fantastic new campaign. This is our biggest ever giveaway of Free Child Places and although there are thousands of places available, we know that they will be enormously popular with families and family groups looking to get away so people will need to act quick to secure one. With more seats on sale than ever this summer, we are already looking ahead to a busy and successful summer, and this campaign will only help us deliver that.”
to already see expansion in both the number of routes served by the airline and the frequency of its services. “With the addition of Cardiff and Southampton, Aer Lingus Regional will now operate routes to 8 of the 21 destinations Belfast City Airport will fly to this summer. “We are seeing more and more passengers choosing
Belfast City Airport due not only to our extensive choice of flights, but because of our proximity to the city centre – just a five-minute drive – and our excellent security processing times which average six minutes.” Passengers can also book flights from Belfast
City Airport to Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Glasgow, and Exeter. Passengers will be able to earn Avios points on all Aer Lingus Regional flights, providing continuity and benefits of the current services offered by both Aer Lingus and British Airways at Belfast City Airport. Tickets can be booked through
AerLingus.com and
britishairways.com. Aer Lingus Regional flights will be operated by
the ATR72-600, the latest generation of turboprop aircraft combining unmatched environmental and economic performance. These ultra-low fuel burn aircraft emit up to 40% less CO2 on these short, regional flights. Customers who book onto these routes operated
by Emerald Airlines through
www.ba.com or www.
aerlingus.com can also earn and burn Avios and Tier points as part of British Airways’ Executive Club and Aer Lingus’ AerClub programme.
Depart From Dublin On Emirates’ Double Decker
FOLLOWING Emirates’ recent resumption of its daily A380 flight on its Brisbane route for the first time since before the pandemic, the airline has announced a partnership with Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) to celebrate the opening up of international travel. Passengers from Ireland interested in heading down
under to Queensland’s capital can now experience the iconic double decker of the skies – the A380. With just one stop in Dubai, the total journey time of 23 hours makes the Emirates route one of the most convenient. The new partnership between Emirates and Brisbane Economic Development Agency is to promote the city and its extensive range of opportunities for tourists and business travellers alike. Brisbane has evolved to become a contemporary,
global city offering a unique mix of culture, lifestyle and business. Brisbane’s subtropical climate and abundance of beaches encourages an active lifestyle, coupled with endless leisure offerings. Emirates currently departs a 14:20 flight from Dublin
to Dubai, from where Emirates EK430 departs daily at 02:30 after a short stopover, landing in Brisbane at 22:20. The return flight EK431 departs Brisbane at 20:57, arriving in Dubai at 04:52 with a connecting flight onward to Dublin at 07:15. The resumption of Emirates’ services to Brisbane
follows the rapid scaling up of operations around the world as COVID-19 travel restrictions drop. Today, Emirates operates to 140 passenger destinations across six continents. Emirates is focusing on bringing back the rest of its network based on easing of restrictions in certain countries, and other operational factors. It has recovered more than 90% of the network globally. The Emirates A380 experience remains highly sought
after by travellers for its spacious and comfortable cabins. The airline is gradually expanding the deployment of this popular aircraft in line with demand and operational approvals and has now many destinations served by the flagship aircraft on a scheduled basis. Enda Corneille, Ireland Country Manager, Emirates
said “Emirates is proud to have served Brisbane for almost 20 years, helping millions of people visit the city and beyond while connecting travellers and businesses with our global network. With so many Irish expats living in Australia, it is one of Emirates’ most popular network destinations for passengers from Ireland. We’re delighted to be celebrating our relationship with the region by re-introducing our flagship A380 product. Brisbane is a hugely diverse region that is popular year- round.”
Brisbane Economic Development Agency Chief Executive Officer Anthony Ryan said “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Emirates to showcase Brisbane to the world. Brisbane has evolved to become a contemporary global city with diverse tourism experiences that reflect our lifestyle, personality, and natural beauty. “As Australia’s nature capital, Brisbane is home to
native wildlife and some of the world’s largest sand island and ancient rainforests. Together with new luxury hotels, world-class dining, major sports events and award-winning indigenous cultural experiences, Brisbane embodies the best of Australia and we’re excited to be welcome visitors to the region.” Tickets can be booked on
emirates.com, the Emirates
The deal lasts until 31 August 2022
App, Emirates sales offices, via travel agents as well as online travel agents.
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