Aer Lingus may use Belfast as new base

The Irish Times reports that Aer Lingus is considering using Belfast as a new base from which to launch short-haul services.
The paper says the city is believed to be one of five in the UK under consideration as a new hub for the low-fares airline, which currently has planes based in Dublin and Cork.
A decision is likely to be made within three months, and services could begin next January.

The article says whichever base is chosen, Aer Lingus plans to open routes to the UK and continental Europe. Any new services would typically be of more than two hours' duration.
The paper quoted informed sources as saying Aer Lingus was considering both Belfast International Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport, which is owned by Ferrovial of Spain.

Sorce: rte.ie