Aer Lingus drops London-Belfast route due to Brexit rules
The IndependentSign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aer Lingus is ceasing flights between Belfast City and Heathrow at the end of this month, the airline has announced. This is the only mainline service that is operated by Aer Lingus from Belfast City. A statement from Aer Lingus reads: “Aer Lingus is very keen to continue operating the Belfast City – Heathrow London service, which we have been operating since 2007. “For the upcoming winter season we will be working with our sister airline, British Airways, to ensure there is continuity of service and no impact to any of our passengers’ journeys.” Simon Calder, travel correspondent of The Independent, said: “The concept of ‘open skies’ was first pioneered in Europe decades ago by the UK.
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