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-------------------------------- Newsletter April 2012 --------------------------------

New gateway to London

easyJet are now operating flights from Belfast International Airport to London Southend   – increasing its London routes to 4. easyjet currently operate over 60 flights a week to London Gatwick, London Stansted and to London Luton.
There are 2 flights daily from Monday – Friday; one flight on Saturday; and 2 flights on Sunday with fares starting at £23.99 one way.
The new airport train station is just a minute’s walk from the terminal and there will be superb rail links into London.  Central London (Liverpool Street) is just over 50 minutes away, and the journey time to Stratford is only 40 minutes.

“The airport is in a fantastic location just outside London and the fast rail links to London Liverpool Street and Stratford stations, up to eight times hourly, will be appreciated by both business and leisure travellers. London has, of course, a host of attractions and is official host of the 2012 games, but many people will also enjoy what Southend has to offer, from excellent hotels, restaurants and shops, to the famous pier and one of Europe’s largest free air shows.”

Fancy a trip to the Big Apple direct from Belfast with United Airlines?

New York Skyline

United is the name of the new airline formed by the merger of Continental and United Airlines. Flights are operated by Continental Airlines Inc. and you can fly nonstop to New York / Newark from Belfast daily during the summer and five times a week in the winter. From Newark Airport, getting into New York City is quick and easy – the fast rail service gets you to Manhattan in less than 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can connect through Newark Airport to over 300 destinations across the Americas.

For more details, visit continental.com or unitedairlines.co.uk

Aer Lingus are committed to Heathrow

Aer Lingus have said that they are intent on continuing to serve Heathrow and would also like to grow the service. They currently operate 4 daily flights to London Heathrow. Aer Lingus offer a variety of fare options offering choice and value which have been tailored to meet the individual needs of the customer, from the low fare option to the fully flexible fare which is favoured by many of their business passengers.

Aer Lingus have an extensive flying programme this summer including Alicante, Faro, Malaga, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Las Palmas. For further information or to make a booking visit www.aerlingus.com.

Fantastic offers for summer 2012 with Balkan Holidays to Croatia and Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a non-euro destination so it offers excellent value for money!

Balkan Holidays also offer a low deposit of £70 per person with nothing else to pay until the balance is due!!

Balkan Holidays fly direct from Belfast International Airport. Child places are available for many dates throughout the program- but they are selling fast!

Visit www.balkanholidays.co.uk to see all the fantastic offers!

Planning your summer holiday?

For all the relevant information needed to plan your trip, book your car parking and helpful tips for travelling with children, visit our website www.belfastairport.com

------------------------------------- Airport News -------------------------------------

Re-development of the Terminal

Summer 2011 saw the completion of a major investment of 10 million pounds in the terminal facilities. The recent developments in the terminal which has resulted in a number of new food and beverage  and retail outlets opening including Aelia Duty Free, Starbucks, WH Smith and Superdrug.

BIA launch new corporate cards

At Belfast International we are very aware of your travel needs and that is why we are pleased to announce 2 different benefit packages that will make your experience at our newly upgraded terminal all more enjoyable. Executive Direct Gold and Silver cards have been packaged with our frequent travellers in mind and can include unlimited car parking, Fast Track Security, unlimited use of our Business Lounge facility and discounted shopping and eating.

Find out more at: www.belfastairport.com/executivedirect

And If you would just like to experience the hospitality of our business lounge facility you can pre book online at www.belfastairport.com/en/loungebooking

No more muddy fields or mystery tours!

Park on site not out of site in the safety of one of the official airport car parks.

Pre Book online at www.belfastairport.com for only £5 per day.

Duty Free Collect on Return Service

If you want to shop for presents but are worried about the baggage restrictions with your airline then "Aelia Duty Free" has a solution, their Collect on Return service allows you to buy as much as you want and then collect it on your return journey. Speak to a member of staff in store or contact them on 0044 (0)28 9448 4761 for more information.

To avail of the fantastic £5 off voucher below simply print off and present it in store.

For airport information and general enquiries contact info.desk@bfs.aero

For retail or property related queries contact commercial@bfs.aero