www.Parctel.com: There was a new meaning to the word runway at Belfast International Airport today, as Jet2.com, the low cost airline, launched its new three times weekly service to Milan with a price tag of just £26.99 one way including taxes.
Budding models and designers, as well as other local travellers, can now fly Jet2.com direct from Belfast to the Italian fashion capital, famous for its intoxicating mix of designer shopping, sophisticated arcades and world-beating bargains.
To celebrate the inaugural flight, airport fashion store Clockwork Orange held a fashion show of Italian labels for the first passengers as they checked in, adding to the large slice of 'Dolce Vita' that the airline is now offering residents of Belfast and beyond.
Carly Brear General Manager - Sales & Marketing fromJet2.com said, "We have been inundated with requests for direct low cost flights to Milan, with many advance bookings from business and leisure travellers alike.
"Not only is Milan a great city but it offers unrivalled access to the Italian lakes, including Garda and Como Equally important is the high level of overseas bookings we are generating, with Italians booking in their droves to experience all Northern Ireland has to offer."
John Doran, managing director of Belfast International Airport, said, "We are delighted to be celebrating this new Milan route from Belfast with Jet2.com. We are confident it will be hugely successful and are looking forward to working with the airline to develop more new routes in the future."
"Our other airport shops are also planning an Italian theme by decorating their outlets and offering discounts on food and gifts to bring about a little Italian flair to Belfast. Today heralds the start of a bumper season for the airport with a total of 11 new routes launching this summer."
Sam Morrison from Clockwork Orange said, "Milan is the Italian capital of fashion and to celebrate Clockwork Orange thought it would be a great idea to get the first passengers in the mood for their trip. This flight will also be beneficial to local retailers like me who travel to northern Italy to source collections."
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