AN IRISH airline company has announced that they will operate flights between Glasgow and Belfast. 

Emerald Airlines, which operates the Aer Lingus Regional, will commence service between Glasgow Airport and Belfast City from May 2022.

Tickets can be purchased with Aer Lingus and British Airways, with customers being able to earn Avios points on all flights.

Conor McCarthy, CEO of Emerald Airlines said: “Having already announced our services linking Belfast to Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds-Bradford and Exeter, we are delighted to go on sale from today with Aer Lingus and British Airways.

"We want to be the airline of choice for customers travelling to and from Belfast City Airport, and with today’s announcement, we are well-positioned to deliver on that objective.

"We’re keen to build upon our announcement today, with more flights, destinations, and great fares to follow in the very near future.”

Aer Lingus Regional flights will be operated by the ATR72-600, a turboprop aircraft that emits up to 40% less CO₂.

Tickets can be booked through AerLingus.com and BA.com.