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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Build a hub in Belfast – but will they come?

Belfast International Airport

“Thousands stranded as budget airline ceases operation” – that was the headline in The Independent in March 2019 when Wow Air closed down.

I mention the unfortunate demise of the Icelandic airline, which went bust to the tune of £150m, because a new venture, Fly Atlantic, seems to have a similar business plan.

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