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Announces New Route from Belfast!
EASYJET has announced the launch of a new winter route from Belfast International Airport.
The new route will offer the only direct connection from Northern Ireland to Budapest in Hungary. Christmas services will launch from
Belfast International to Budapest from 17 November, with flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays, making it ideal for a festive midweek or weekend getaway. The historic city of Budapest is known for its architecture, old-world charm, vibrant urban life and rich culinary scene.
Culture lovers can explore landmarks such as Buda Castle and the Hungarian Parliament, or unwind in one of the city’s
iconic thermal spas, including Széchenyi and Gellért. For a more immersive experience, travellers can enjoy the unique ruin bars and riverside views along the Danube, as well as a thriving arts and music scene the city has to offer. Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “We are thrilled to be launching a new route and packages from Belfast International. Our Christmas service to Budapest is perfect for those seeking a magical festive getaway to a city renowned for its unique thermal baths, stunning architecture and vibrant nightlife. We look forward to welcoming even more customers on board for their winter holidays.” Kate Sherry,
Chief Commercial
Officer, Belfast International Airport, said: “It’s great to see Budapest back on our network, reconnecting Northern Ireland with a culturally rich European capital. Its reinstatement by easyJet highlights our commitment to offering more choice and supporting tourism and business growth across the region.”
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North Coast Hotel Opens New £5
Million Luxury Spa
THE Salthouse Hotel located in Ballycastle has unveiled its new £5 million luxury spa.
The new Salt Spa has been designed to offer guests an immersive wellbeing experience combining panoramic coastal views, natural wellness rituals and sustainable luxury.
The opening marks a major milestone for The Salthouse, which launched in 2019 as Northern Ireland’s first carbon- neutral hotel and has since invested millions of pounds in expanding its luxury accommodation and visitor offering. It features an outdoor heated infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a comprehensive thermal suite featuring an indoor vitality hydrotherapy pool with floor-to-ceiling sea views, a sauna, steam room,
salt room, experience showers and relaxation beds.
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The spa also offers two Scandinavian- style cabin saunas, four copper seaweed mineral bathing tubs and outdoor relaxation areas along with various natural wellbeing treatments. Local elements are incorporated including natural earth salts and locally sourced
signature bathing experiences. Carl
Salthouse Hotel, said the new spa completes the vision that first inspired the business.
“From the very beginning, we wanted to create something that offered genuine luxury without compromising on sustainability. The Salt Spa is the culmination of that vision.
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“Our location is unlike anywhere else. Whether you’re relaxing in the infinity pool or sitting in one of the outdoor seaweed baths, you’re looking out across one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in Europe. Nature becomes part of the wellness experience. “We wanted to create more than somewhere to have a treatment. This is somewhere people can completely switch off, reconnect with nature and spend quality time, whether they are staying with us for a weekend or visiting for the day.”
The Salthouse continues to be powered by its own on-site renewable energy infrastructure, including a 225kW wind turbine and 150kW solar array, while its wider environmental credentials include electric vehicle charging points, low food-mile menus, a no single-use plastics policy, CO₂ monitoring systems and carefully selected sustainable materials throughout the property. Carl McGarrity believes wellness and sustainability are becoming increasingly inseparable for today’s travellers, adding: “People want to know that they can enjoy an exceptional experience while making responsible choices. Sustainability isn’t something we’ve added on, it’s the foundation the business was built on.
“Everything we do is with sustainability at the forefront of our thinking, from the renewable energy that powers the hotel to the products we use in the spa and the local ingredients featured across our restaurants.”
Aer Lingus Announce First Ever
Transatlantic Avios-Only Flight AER Lingus has announced its first-ever Transatlantic Avios-Only flight set to take off from Dublin to New York (JFK). The service celebrates a decade of the
airline’s loyalty programme, AerClub and marks a major step in its Avios-Only offering as this will be the first time Aer Lingus has extended the concept across the Atlantic. Departing on Friday 13th November and returning on Tuesday 17th November, the inaugural transatlantic Avios-Only flights will give customers the opportunity to visit ‘The Big Apple.’
Avios-Only flight, reflects the continued development of the airline by recognising loyalty and rewarding members. Susanne Carberry, Chief Customer Officer,
Aer Lingus, said: “AerClub has brought value and savings to millions of loyal members since its inception in 2016. Our first Avios-Only flights to New
The introduction of this transatlantic
York JFK mark a step forward in highlighting the value of AerClub and how it can deliver unique travel rewards. Avios-Only flights are a great way for members to make the most of their Avios, with options available for members who do not have enough Avios to cover the full fare. As we celebrate our 10- year anniversary this year, we look forward to welcoming AerClub members onboard this special flight.” Adam Daniels, CEO, IAG Loyalty, said: “The launch of Avios-Only flights with
Aer Lingus was another milestone in our journey to make travel more rewarding, and since then we’ve offered peak-time flights to destinations including Faro and Malta. So, to be taking the offering transatlantic is testament to its popularity and success amongst AerClub
perfect way to celebrate the programme’s 10th anniversary with a new way to redeem Avios.”
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