Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to have discussions with British Airways regarding the late announcement of the cancellation of flights between Belfast and London.

I recognise the importance of connectivity between London and Belfast and welcomed the recent Urgent Question on this issue earlier this month.

The Department meets regularly with airlines, including British Airways, to discuss a variety of topics. This includes operational performance and regional connectivity. The Department will continue to meet with airlines to discuss these topics going forward.