19 October 2020
Low-cost airline Ryanair has placed the blame for its reduction in operations from Belfast International Airport on the “increased flight restrictions” imposed by “EU governments” – for the cut to its planned winter schedule.
A spokesperson for Ryanair said: “Due to increased flight restrictions imposed by EU governments, air travel has been heavily curtailed. As a result, Ryanair has reduced its winter schedule taking capacity down from 60% to 40% of prior year.
“Our UK W20 schedules have been impacted by these capacity cuts, resulting in routes to/from Belfast being discontinued for the winter season.
“Passengers affected by these cancellations have been notified and informed of their options”.
