BELFAST International Airport is embarking on a concerted drive to attract increased passenger numbers from the Republic of Ireland.
The campaign to date has taken the form of billboard advertising in the six southern Border counties illustrating the time and hassle savings when
opting to fly from Belfast International Airport.
Uel Hoey, Business Development Director, Belfast International Airport, said: "Belfast International Airport offers scheduled services to 33
destinations in Great Britain, the Continent and the United States. If you include all the charter destinations we serve, the total is well in excess
of 100.
"Belfast International Airport is enjoying impressive passenger growth and we expect that in the near future annual traffic using the airport will
reach 5 million. Even with this growth, the passenger experiences none of the frenzy or frustration associated with flying out of significantly larger
airports."
"At Belfast International Airport, there are no long delays, no hassle and no energy-sapping queues or endless security checks that have so
characterised Dublin Airport in recent months.
"Belfast is closer than you think and better than you know. Not only will you get to the airport faster, but when you do arrive you will find that
everything is designed for your convenience.
"The car parks are affordable and are only a short walk from the Terminal where, within a few feet of the entrance, you'll find the check-in desks.
What the air passenger gets is a trouble-free travel experience with modern retail and dining facilities".
"We've looked closely at the market, and fully recognise the island-wide nature of business. Congestion at Dublin isn't going to disappear for a very
long time, and what we're saying is that Belfast, as the island's secondbusiest airport, can easily accommodate increased passenger numbers without
any log-jams or delays".