South Antrim Ulster Unionist MP Danny Kinahan has congratulated Belfast International Airport on securing additional routes and flights from leading holiday company Jet2.
The announcement, which will create around 50 new jobs, will see BIA offering 6 new destinations to travellers.
Danny Kinahan said:
“The team at Belfast International Airport have again proved that opportunities exist for building tourism in Northern Ireland and I must congratulate them for their continued hard work in bringing so many new flights to Northern Ireland.
“As a member of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster, I have ensured that all aspects of tourism in Northern Ireland, particularly our need to urgently address Air Passenger Duty, continue to be highlighted.
“If returned to represent South Antrim on the green benches again on June the 8th I will continue to champion our tourism industry, which would greatly benefit from a level playing field to compete for customers.
“If a more level playing field can be created for our airports, there is no question that visitor numbers could increase significantly. In that scenario the case for an improved road link to the motorway and a rail connection to Belfast city centre from the International Airport at Aldergrove would be greatly strengthened.”