Lauren Swift (soon to be Lauren Frodsham) and her friends arrive in Belfast
Belfast City Airport has issued advice for passengers taking to the skies over the festive period, during which it expects to welcome up to 10,000 passengers a day through its terminal.
Mark Beattie, Chief Operating Officer, said:
“Not surprisingly, Christmas is one of the busiest times of year at Belfast City Airport as passengers jet off and head home to spend the holiday with friends and family.
“With flights departing and arriving from the UK and Europe, plus destinations further afield via our hub airport partners, London Heathrow, Amsterdam, and Manchester, we have extra staff on hand to ensure everyone’s journeys are as smooth and efficient as possible.”
Christmas at Belfast City Airport
Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport in accordance with their airline's guidance and to check the relevant guidelines on what can and cannot be brought through security in carry-on luggage.
Mark continued:
“We recently finished a £3m investment into enhancing our security processes, which means that passengers can keep liquids, gels, and pastes, including toiletries and cosmetics, up to 100ml and large electronic devices in their cabin baggage as they complete security checks at the airport.
“We pride ourselves on our speedy security processing times and have additional measures in place to ensure we deliver an exceptional passenger experience for all.”
This year will see the return of Belfast City Airport’s ever-popular gift-wrapping station, giving passengers the option to wrap any presents opened during the security screening process.
To bring some further festive cheer for travellers, Belfast City Airport will also welcome its adopted school choirs to the main concourse throughout the month of December.
Belfast City Belters bring the Christmas tunes at Belfast City Airport
Mark added:
“Our aim is to continually go above and beyond for our passengers, and the return of our adopted schools’ choirs – and the introduction of our new staff choir, the Belfast City Belters – is certain to bring a smile to their faces.
“These extra touches help make Christmas a special time of year for anyone passing through the airport, and we look forward to helping our passengers relax, unwind, and enjoy their journey.”
For more information about travelling during the festive period, visit belfastcityairport.com