easyJet announces new Belfast International to Birmingham route

easyJet will launch a new route from Belfast International (BFS) to Birmingham (BHX) from October 2012, bringing the number of easyJet destinations from Belfast International to 23. A daily service from 22 October will increase to a twice daily service from Monday to Friday and a daily service on Saturday and Sunday from 29 October.

American Airlines resumes Dublin to Chicago summer service

American Airlines today (4 April) resumed its seasonal summer service between Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Dublin (DUB). The daily service is operated by American's Boeing 767-300/300ER aircraft and runs through to 27 October. The route is also served daily by Aer Lingus.

Flybe doubles Donegal to Glasgow flights for summer 2012

Flybe and franchise partner Loganair are doubling the number of flights on the Donegal (CFN) to Glasgow (GLA) route from three to six for summer 2012. The route was launched last November with flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Loganair has now added flights on Mondays and Thursdays, while a Saturday flight will operate from May until September. The service is operated by Loganair's 34-seater Saab SF-340 aircraft. Flybe/Loganair also fly twice daily from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB).

easyJet launches inaugural Belfast International to London Southend service

Today (2 April 2012) marked the launch of the inaugural Belfast International (BFS) to London Southend (SEN) service. Operated by easyJet, the new route will be served twice daily (once on Saturdays). easyJet alreay operates flights from Belfast International to London's Gatwick (LGW),Luton (LTN) and Stansted (STN) airports, while Aer Lingus operates daily services to London Heathrow (LHR).