A new low-cost airline is set to offer transatlantic flights from Northern Ireland
The announcement by Fly Atlantic has been described as a"game changer", filling the gap in the market of no direct flights currently operating between Belfast to North America.
That figure is to include 1,000 jobs created within the airline and up to 21,000 in tourism and support sectors.The airline said it will initially operate six aircraft at Belfast International Airport, and plans to grow to a fleet of 18 by 2028. "We looked at many options throughout the UK and Ireland. Belfast International and Vinci stood out in terms of the facilities that they offered us and by their enthusiasm for and commitment to making this project a reality.
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