The move could create 1,000 new jobs
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Up to 1,000 jobs could be created if Ireland's national airline chooses Belfast as its new UK base.
Aer Lingus is considering the International Airport at Aldergrove as its base in a major expansion.
As well as jobs, the move would give people access to 15 new European routes and the Belfast International to Heathrow link would be re-instated.
Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson said it would be a substantial investment boost for Northern Ireland.
"Aer Lingus is a respected carrier with its eye on growth opportunities in the United Kingdom; meanwhile the International Airport is growing its business at an impressive rate," he said.
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