Aviation: Northern Ireland
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of flight connections between England and Northern Ireland.
Answered by Mike Kane
We recognise the importance of maintaining a thriving and competitive aviation sector in the UK that supports Union connectivity.
The Department continues to joint-fund a Public Service Obligation route between London and Derry/Londonderry.
During March 2025, around 4,000 passenger flights were operated by airlines including Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, Loganair and Ryanair, between several airports across England and Northern Ireland.
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