Treat staff and other passengers with respect. Random coronavirus testing will be introduced at airports in the Republic of Ireland, the country's health minister has said. "Mr Girvan said the DUP had been using whatever influence it had at Westminster to highlight the plight of the aviation industry.The MP, who represents South Antrim where Belfast International Airport is located, said he did not feel the hub had been treated fairly. "A small pocket of funding was given to the Northern Ireland Executive, and Belfast City Airport and the City of Derry Airport received some of that money but the international airport to date has received nothing. Sources close to the talks have said critical decisions will need to be made in a matter of days. Coronavirus: Bad week for aerospace, glimmers of hope for aviation Coronavirus: Future connectivity 'vital for economic recovery' Bombardier: The future of aerospace in Northern Ireland Belfast City Airport: Six new UK routes announced "I will continue to press for critical support to protect our economy and, most importantly, our community at this difficult time." The following links take you to websites providing additional information and advice about COVID-19. On Monday, Economy Minister Diane Dodds spoke to Secretary of State Brandon Lewis and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps about the issue. "Any company can approach the UK government as a last resort if, after the comprehensive package we've put in place and considering all other options, it is still in difficulty.
"It is vital that we do have a fund which is going to support and sustain what we have here, which is a jewel in the crown of Northern Ireland." More information on face coverings . “By remaining fully open and operational 24/7 our teams are engaged in the transportation and facilitation of essential cargo and medical flights to keep Northern Ireland supplied around the clock.”BBC News NI understands Belfast City Airport needs in the region of £1m per month, while City of Derry Airport’s monthly overheads are approximately £350,000 per month. These are external links and will open in a new window Northern Ireland halted its programme of reopening pubs and ordered citizens to wear face masks indoors after reporting the highest number of daily cases of COVID-19 since May. Former Northern Ireland secretary Julian Smith tweeted on Monday that it was vital the airports stayed open, adding the NI Executive and Department for Transport needed to “resolve this in the coming hours".The Freight Transport Association, which has been involved in talks with the Department for Transport, said it had outlined the "economic importance" of Belfast International Airport because of its status as an air freight hub.“It brings in post, parcels and other essential goods for Northern Ireland.” In a statement, the airport said it had been working with all levels of government to underline its critical role. That is according to a letter sent to the aviation minister by MP Colum Eastwood, which asked the government to “urgently provide emergency funding for the airport to ensure its long-term viability".Those familiar with the talks expressed concerns about how a potential temporary closure of any airport would affect the introduction of future routes.In a statement, the UK government said the aviation industry could avail of economic relief measures it had announced to date but also that it "remains open to discussions on further cross-sector measures the industry may suggest". Mr Donnelly said the move comes as part of “a cautious approach” by the government, in the wake of a recent rise in coronavirus cases. Currently only two commercial flights are operating between Northern Ireland and London. Unite regional officer George Brash said aviation workers were "hugely frustrated" "In March, Rishi Sunak promised a package to save aviation and he has not fulfilled that promise so this is a national demonstration but for Northern Ireland in particular, this is massive to safeguard jobs and it is massive to save regional connectivity to Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland's airports and demand for flights may not return to some form of normality until spring next year, it has been claimed. "Aviation in Northern Ireland is facing a tsunami of redundancies," he said. These are external links and will open in a new windowAviation workers have held a demonstration at Belfast International Airport calling on Westminster and Stormont to help save jobs.The protestors were joined by three MPs - Paul Girvan and Sammy Wilson of the DUP and Alliance's Stephen Farry.The Keep Northern Ireland Connected - Save Our Airports demonstration was part of a UK-wide campaign.The Unite union has accused Chancellor Rishi Sunak of breaking a promise to help the aviation industry.
Airlines have grounded the majority of flights due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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"There has been dithering and delay from Stormont, and there has been dithering and delay from Westminster," he said. Finance Minister Conor Murphy said the airports needed "urgent support" In Wales and Northern Ireland, it is recommended that you wear a face covering in airports. "Schools in the Borders and Shetland will be the first to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown. Belfast International Airport says it has been working to underline its critical role with the government DUP MPs Paul Girvan and Sammy Wilson in discussion with Unite's George Brash "I hope the transport secretary can quickly deliver the support needed to maintain business links in the short-term and ensure our airport links remain in place now and when we enter the economic recovery stage," he said.Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said the impact of the current crisis was being felt acutely across ports, airports and airlines. "Today, I also spoke with the secretary of state for transport and raised the need for financial assistance to support ports and the local aviation industry," she said. RANDOM CORONAVIRUS testing is to be introduced in airports across Ireland. There has been a spike in the number of coronavirus cases in Ireland in the past week with an average of 44 cases being reported daily. Former Northern Ireland secretary Julian Smith tweeted on Monday that it was vital the airports stayed open, adding the NI Executive and Department for …