Debate contribution: United States of America: Air Link

Debate contribution by Mr Alan Chambers on 5 October 2026.

MLA: Mr Alan Chambers
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 5 October 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: United States of America: Air Link
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5774373

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I used that service quite frequently when Continental Airlines and United Airlines operated it, and there were never any empty seats in either direction. I am sure that the Minister would agree that the lack of a direct link is an important missing piece of the local economy jigsaw. Is the Minister hopeful that there will be positive developments in the near future on a direct link being restored?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 4041/22-27.

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