Danny Kinahan MP has welcomed the announcement of £4million of support for air route development for Northern Ireland over a three-year period. The funding will be for the development of unserved routes that have high potential of generating inbound tourism and business.
Danny Kinahan MP said:
“We have called for the recreation of an Air Route Development Fund, something previously established during Lord Empey’s time at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. We have seen a raft of positive announcements from the International Airport in recent months and this funding will help in ensuring they can continue.
“Increasing our connectivity will be a key part of our economic growth and in Northern Ireland the Executive needs to be stepping up to the plate and doing all they can to create the conditions where our airports can keep the good news coming.
“Today’s announcement can be a step in the right direction in making sure our airports aren’t losing out on passengers who are instead making the journey to fly from Dublin. I will continue to lobby for an enterprise zone at Belfast International Airport and proper road and rail links that our top airport should have.”