Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has returned to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) for the first time since 2015. Vueling flight number VY 8780 took off from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) at 11:50 and arrived in Belfast at 13:11. To celebrate Vueling’s return to Northern Ireland, the nearly ten-year-old Airbus A320-200 was given a traditional water cannon salute. To provide entertainment for passengers jetting off to the Spanish sun, Vueling arranged for flamenco dancers to perform on the apron. When speaking about the Spanish carriers return to Belfast in an airport statement Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, Katy Best, said:“The addition of Vueling Airlines to Belfast City Airport will provide passengers with more choice this summer, bringing the total number of UK and European destinations served from the airport to 26.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 05, 2021 13:30 UTC