Aviation minister Baroness Vere confirmed the Department for Transport (DfT) will continue subsidising the route alongside the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland, with both departments providing £1.1 million during 2023/24 to maintain the connection.
The route will continue to operate for at least another year until 31 March 2024 and enable up to 19 return flights every week.
Baroness Vere said: "Thousands of people and businesses depend on this crucial travel link, which is why we remain committed to securing the route.
