EasyJet plans to base an eighth A320 aircraft at Belfast International this summer.
The airline will also launch two new summer routes to the Greek island of Rhodes and Antalya in Turkey.
The news comes as the low-cost carrier celebrates carrying 70 million passengers to and from Belfast International airport. EasyJet began operations at the Northern Irish airport in September 1998, with its first flight taking off from Belfast to London Luton.
Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager said:
“We are so proud to be in Belfast marking a key milestone for us as today we celebrate flying 70 million passengers from Belfast International Airport.
“Our first flight from Belfast to London Luton took off for the first time 24 years ago and since then we’ve been committed to Belfast and to providing great value fares and convenient connections for our customers in Northern Ireland, whether they’re travelling for business or leisure.”
According to EasyJet, the carrier connects Belfast International with more London airports than any other airline, offering up to 184 flights to airports including Gatwick, Luton and Stansted.
