Jet2 investment to bring 50 new jobs to Belfast International airport

The decision by Jet2 to base a fourth aircraft at Belfast International Airport and expand its route network will lead to fifty new jobs, it has been revealed.
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The Managing Director of Belfast International Airport, Graham Keddie, made the announcement after it was revealed that the airline planned a 39% increase in capacity for summer 2018 with eight new destinations, bringing to twenty-two the total number of routes operated.

Mr Keddie said: “Jet2 and Jet2 Holidays will offer over 400,000 seats for Summer ’18 and that will deliver enormous additional choice for the Northern Ireland holiday-maker.

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“A fourth aircraft – in this case, a larger Boeing 737-800 – is a multi-million pound commitment and the clearest possible signal by the airline that Northern Ireland is a good place to invest.

“Of course, with the welcome expansion will come new employment opportunities. Up to fifty jobs spread throughout the airport will have to be filled, including ground crew, pilots and cabin crew which will mean £1.5 million in wages injected into the local economy.

“This is a most welcome boost, coming only forty-eight hours after we helped to host a most successful Route Europe Conference in Northern Ireland which attracted 114 airlines and representatives from 370 airports and about 40 tourism organisations.

“Belfast International Airport is in the business of expanding its international reach and giving both in-bound tourists and out-bound passengers the best possible range of destinations.

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“Our growth delivers real economic benefits for Northern Ireland. The more we grow our passenger traffic, the more we will see airlines and others investing here.

“We’re delighted with Jet2’s wonderful vote of confidence and know the airline will see a tremendous up-take for its comprehensive list of holiday destinations.”

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