easyJet boss calls for better road access for Belfast International
11.01.08
The chief executive at easyJet called for an upgrade of road and public transport links to Belfast International Airport yesterday. Andy Harrison, chief executive officer of the no-frills airline, raised the issue during a visit to the hub, where easyJet is the biggest customer. He also called on the council to focus on just one Belfast Airport, rather than the current two.
Mr. Harrison said: 'You know better than me how long it can take with all the traffic problems to travel from Belfast to the airport. If I was the Lord Mayor of Belfast I think I would be directing all investment to Belfast International and ensuring that the city has one really good airport, with great access links, the approach taken by most other cities in Europe.'
Last year Belfast International Airport had a total of 5.25 million passengers pass through its doors, 3.4 million of whom travelled with easyJet. Mr Harrison predicted that the budget airline would show double digit growth this year from Belfast International, despite competition from Ryanair (at Belfast City) and Aer Lingus (at Belfast International).
He said: 'At present we have six aircraft based at Belfast International but from February or March will be locating a seventh aircraft here. This summer we celebrate our 10th anniversary of operations from Belfast and we currently operate a total of 23 routes from Northern Ireland.'
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