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The George Best Belfast City airport wants to extend its runway to allow Ryanair to fly to more destinations. A Holywood woman has said Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary should spend a night at her house.
As well as three previously announced European routes, the airline said it would be offering four daily flights to London Stansted. Nicola Marks was speaking after it was announced that George Best Belfast City Airport wants to extend its runway.
But Chief Executive Michael O'Leary says this is dependant on the changes. This is to allow Ryanair to fly to more European destinations from the airport, which is located in east Belfast.
"When my children were wee I had to bring them downstairs. Due to the noise they couldn't get to sleep at night," said Ms Marks.
"I don't think he'd like to live here. There are already flights after 9pm at night and they're in a queue."
The Couty Down woman said that any increase in services should be through the more rural Belfast International Airport.
As well as three previously announced European routes, Ryanair has said it would be offering four daily flights to London Stansted at the George Best Belfast City Airport.
However, Chief Executive Michael O'Leary says this is dependant on the changes to the runway.
Mr O'Leary added that residents who fear further annoyance should be aware of the new quieter aircraft his company plans to use.Mr O'Leary added that residents who fear further annoyance should be aware of the new quieter aircraft his company plans to use.
"Ryanair will fly in here with the band new Boeing 737-800 series aircraft," he said. 'Brand new'
"Ryanair will fly in here with the brand new Boeing 737-800 series aircraft," he said.
"This is the quietest, most fuel efficient aircraft flying in Europe today.""This is the quietest, most fuel efficient aircraft flying in Europe today."
Ryanair says it plans to make Belfast a base for its operations. Ryanair says it plans to make Belfast one of its operations bases, something which could see new jobs created.
This would mean aircraft being based in the city and could also see new jobs created. Mr O'Leary also said that any increase in services at George Best Belfast City Airport would not those currently offered at Derry City Airport.
A judicial review of a cap on the total number of passengers that can travel through George Best Belfast City Airport is due to take place soon.