Chief Executive at Belfast City Airport, Matthew Hall has issued a statement ahead of a busy festive season for Belfast City Airport as thousands of passengers expected to pass through its doors this week.
Matthew Hall, Chief Executive at Belfast City Airport, said “The most wonderful time of year is once again upon us, and with travel very much back on the cards for many as they reunite with friends and family for yuletide celebrations, Belfast City Airport is expecting to welcome thousands of passengers through its doors this week, with up to 10,000 on 23rd December alone.
“This return to travel is a positive indication of the aviation sector’s recovery, and whilst the airport is not quite back to the passenger volumes of 2019, we do expect to achieve these in the early part of 2023.
“Every December we relish the opportunity to help spread Christmas cheer in the terminal and this year our passengers enjoyed choir performances from our adopted schools, carolling with Santa and Mrs Claus, gift wrapping stations, and airline partner competitions, whilst staff also participated in many festivities and events in aid of our charity partner of the year, AWARE.
“Looking back, 2022 saw us strengthen our route network with new services and additional capacity, and diversify our airline portfolio by welcoming three new major airline partners; Aer Lingus Regional, flybe, and Lufthansa, which will operate a four times weekly service to Frankfurt, subsequently providing Northern Ireland’s only air link with Germany.
“We enter 2023 with a robust route network of 26 destinations across the UK and Europe, offering passengers plenty of choice, convenience, and flexibility when it comes to travel to and from our shores, and with plans to explore further opportunities for growth.
“As we close out this year, we would like to take the opportunity to sincerely thank our passengers, our stakeholders, and the local community for their continued support, and extend our warmest wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.”
