Low cost airline creating 33 new jobs
Over 30 jobs are being created through the expansion of services out of Northern Ireland by low cost airline easyJet, it was announced today.
The airline announced it is adding an extra daily flight between Belfast International and Liverpool and on the Belfast - London Luton route.
In addition easyJet is to recruit 33 new cabin crew from Northern Ireland and permanently base two aircraft at Belfast International from June.
The airline said the extra flights would not only provide more choice, but enhance travellers’ ability to use the two English airports to fly on toEuropean destinations.
A Liverpool - Paris service starts on May 2 followed by Luton - Paris onJune 12.
Ray Webster, easyJet chief executive said: ‘‘Today we’ve cemented our relationship with Belfast.
By recruiting local crew, basing aircraft andadding services, we’re recognising Belfast as our biggest UK airport outside our bases as London Luton and Liverpool.’’
Belfast International managing director Albert Harrison said the announcement was excellent news for the Northern Ireland traveller.
The public response to easyJet since in arrived three and a half years ago had been ‘‘nothing short of phenomenal,’’ he said.
