Belfast Airport

New routes from Belfast airport Fly Belfast, UK New routes have been announced at Belfast International Airport by Jet2.com, which is based at the airport. There are two new locations that the airline will be flying to from Belfast – Newquay and Jersey. Flights to the Cornwall surfing hotspot are …
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Third swine flu case confirmed in the NorthIrishExaminer.com, Ireland A third case of swine flu has been confirmed in the North, the Department of Health said today. A man recently back from New York was the victim. He has been given anti-virals and is at home and recovering well. All close contacts of him are also [...]

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New route from Belfast City AirportBelfast Telegraph, United Kingdom A new twice daily air service between Belfast and Blackpool is being launched next month for the benefit of business commuters. Manx2.com will operate two return flights six days a week — excluding Sundays — from Belfast City Airport to Blackpool. … Manx2.com unveils [...]

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Most flu flight people contactedBBC News, UK The Department of Health is still to contact five NI people to inform them they were on the same flight as a man who was confirmed as having swine flu. There were 151 passengers and crew on the flight, which was the last leg of [...]

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Aer Lingus stops Winter flights to Faro, Barcelona, Milan, Rome, ParisFortnightly Tenerife News, Spain Aer Lingus, the flag-carrier airline of Ireland, has announced that it would reduce the number of services it operates from Belfast International Airport in the winter of 2009. However, the suspended flights would be restored within four months. …
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Put a check on Belfast airport securityBelfast Telegraph, United Kingdom I have travelled to more than 50 countries over the years and rate Belfast International the most unfriendly airport. Four times a year I travel back to Ulster to visit my mother in my hometown. Every time I leave the country, the experience at the … [...]

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Cheap flights to EuropeHamilton Spectator, Canada Flyglobespan will begin flying its third seasonal schedule to Europe out of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport next week. The UK-based carrier will offer weekly flights to London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Dublin and Glasgow until the end of …
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Aer Lingus bookings reach 1m markBBC News, UK Irish airline Aer Lingus said it has taken 1m bookings in the 17 months since it began operating from Belfast International Airport. It said 79% of seats on its London flights were occupied, a rise of a quarter on figures from last April. … [...]

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18/05 Toulouse : ouverture d'un Courtyard by Marriott HotelOuverture-voyage.fr, France Marriott International a annoncé l'ouverture du Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Toulouse Airport Hotel (187 chambres), onzième hôtel du groupe en France. A 4 km de la ville, l'hôtel est situé face au Parc Aéronautique, tout près d'Airbus Industries. …
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How the bottle gets the Best of youSpiked, UK I thought it slightly curious when the decision was made in 2006 to rename Belfast City Airport as George Best Belfast City Airport. Was it really appropriate to dedicate an international terminus to a selfish, inveterate alcoholic who squandered his …
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Belfast rallies against job cuts- Lions led by DonkeysAnarkismo.net Remember the Gate Gourmet strike in 2005 and recent hunger strike by the Belfast airport workers outside Transport House. We must remain in control of our own struggles until demands are met, independent and not reliant on politicians and the union …
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High-flyer hopes for a happy landing place for his RAF heroTimes Online, UK The weather has been “absolutely appalling”, he says, just like during Park's own journey, when he was unable to find Belfast airport and landed at the Harland and Wolff shipyard. Today councillors on the planning committee of Westminster City Council …
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Retail to benefit from Belfast airport's $15m faceliftDFNIonline.com, UK Belfast International airport has announced a £10m ($15m) facelift to improve passenger facilities throughout the terminal and create space for over 20 retail, food and beverage outlets. The development is scheduled to be complete by summer 2010 and … Belfast Airport to [...]

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Flight to Egypt launched from Belfast International AirportFHR Travel Services, UK Holidaymakers travelling from Belfast International Airport will now have more choice about where to visit after a new flight route was announced by Thomas Cook Airlines. Belfast International Airport will now provide flights to Sharm el Sheikh, …
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'Apprentice' star flees North following threats to 'batter him'Irish Independent, Ireland Clarke now disguises himself when he is out to avoid being hassled by the public and the paparazzi. Speaking at Belfast airport before his flight departed, he told 'Star' magazine: “The utmost is being done to conceal my identity.”
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Airport upgrade to boost investmentUK Trade & Investment, UK Northern Ireland is to upgrade its airports to increase inward investment and better compete on the global stage. Redevelopment will start immediately with a £10 million privately-funded project to improve facilities at Belfast International. …
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Dropping off outside terminal banned at Belfast Airport FHR Travel Services, UK Belfast Airport said the new arrangements were in line with recommendations from the Department for Transport. In June 2007, a car loaded with propane canisters drove into Glasgow Airport's doors and caught fire, leading to a widespread terror [...]

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'Taxi charges a stealth tax'Belfast Newsletter, UK By Staff reporter NEW taxi charges imposed at George Best Belfast City Airport are a "stealth tax", according to passengers. Bosses brought in an extra £1 surcharge for travellers to be picked up at the front of the air hub as part of a parking …
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TV Review: Best – His Mother's SonLeicester Mercury, UK They'd even unearthed a BOAC poster for a scene outside Belfast airport . And then there was the woozy wallpaper, with head-spinning patterns that made you feel as plastered as Ann. If there'sa Bafta for Best Dramatic Performance By Wallpaper, …
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Belfast airport to get £10m faceliftBreakingNews.ie, Ireland A £10m (€11.33m) redevelopment of Belfast International Airport aimed at speeding up the process of getting passengers from check-in to departure gate was announced today. Construction on the major facelift is starting immediately and involves an …
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