Virgin to increase Belfast flights
Virgin Atlantic is increasing the number of flights from Belfast International in 2018 when it will operate its Orlando service from March to September.
The seasonal service, which was launched in 2015, will increase to two flights a week for part of June and July.
A weekly flight will operate for the rest of the summer season.
Flights will operate on Mondays from March 26 to September 4, and there will be an additional Friday flight from June 22 to July 13.
A Boeing 747 will operate the route with 14 Upper Class seats, 66 Premium Economy seats and 375 seats in Economy.
Richard Myerscough, senior vice president of sales and distribution at Virgin Atlantic, said: "Since launching our first flight from Northern Ireland two years ago our services have gone from strength to strength – so I’m really pleased to announce that 2018 will be our biggest ever season from Belfast International Airport."
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