BMI REGIONAL SECURES CODESHARE AGREEMENT WITH

The deal means bmi regional travellers are now able to book onto flights operated by Brussels Airlines from Belfast City Airport to the Belgian capital.

From Brussels, passengers can then connect to onward destinations throughout Europe and across the world.

Launched in March 2016, the Brussels Airlines route links Belfast with the European capital five times a week.

Welcoming the new codeshare agreement, Katy Best, Commercial and Marketing Director at Belfast City Airport, said:

“Before being absorbed by International Airlines Group, bmi had a longstanding presence in Northern Ireland at Belfast City Airport and the independent bmi regional brand is therefore one which our passengers are familiar with.

“bmi regional has a fantastic route network across European which is complimentary to that of Brussels Airlines. For passengers, that significantly enhances connectivity with cities currently not served directly from Belfast.

“The Brussels service has been performing really well and this codeshare agreement is testament to that of both Brussels Airlines and bmi regional’s confidence within the route whilst reaffirming Belfast City Airport’s reputation as a valued partner to blue-chip European airlines.”

Jochen Schnadt, Chief Commercial Officer for bmi regional, commented:

“The extension of our codeshare agreement with Brussels Airlines from George Best Belfast City Airport means that our passengers now have a range of routes into Brussels.

"We are delighted to build on our collaboration, supporting both the airline and Belfast City Airport as well as helping Belgium access new audiences in the UK and beyond. Brussels Airlines and bmi regional share similar values - we are business powered, full-service airlines who put great store by customer convenience and delivering a quality experience”