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On 31 October bmibaby celebrated its first flight from Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam. 

 

The scheduled flight to and from the Netherlands marks the first of seven new European routes operated by bmibaby, with Geneva beginning in December and Malaga, Faro, Alicante, Palma, Ibiza starting in 2012.

 

Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster was on hand to welcome passengers arriving from Amsterdam at George Best Belfast City Airport as the airport commenced its first direct European service.

 

Julian Carr, managing director, bmibaby, said:

“It is a really exciting milestone for bmibaby and Belfast City Airport, as we launch the inaugural European flight to Amsterdam. This demonstrates how committed we are to flying from Northern Ireland, and we are proud to offer people even more choice plus great bmibaby service and low fares with our European routes.

 

“Our Geneva service launches in December and also five Mediterranean routes next year, so getting away for a sunshine, ski or city break is more accessible from Northern Ireland.  If these routes prove successful we would like to look at more growth from Belfast City Airport in the near future.”

 

Arlene Foster, Tourism Minister for Northern Ireland, said:

“The commencement of bmibaby European services is great news for both visitors and business travellers. I believe it will help stimulate further growth between Northern Ireland and Europe, making it even easier for people to come here on business or on holiday.

 

“The range of flights on offer, frequency and value help to ensure we can connect with visitors. We are expecting 2012 to be a successful year for tourism, with a whole host of fantastic events lined up, including the completion the Giants Causeway Visitors’ Centre and the opening of Titanic Belfast.

 

“There has never been a better time to show potential tourists around the world why they should put Northern Ireland at the top of their ‘must see’ list.”