The Irish Film & Television Academy is delighted to announce that the Irish airline CityJet has partnered with the Academy for the 2012 Irish Film & Television Awards Ceremony.

CityJet operates high quality, high frequency flights for discerning travellers to Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe and the Academy is thrilled to be associated with such a vibrant and energetic company.

Christine Ourmières, CEO of CityJet said that “As the premium Irish airline of choice between Dublin and London, CityJet is proud to be the sponsors of this year’s leading Irish entertainment awards, the IFTAs.  With up to five flights a day between the two capitals, complimentary schedules fit to the busy, frequent traveller, CityJet is the ideal carrier for those travelling to and from the Awards Ceremony. Passengers can expect not only seamless travel, but our renowned friendly service on-board, allowing them to arrive as refreshed and relaxed as possible, from not only London but any of our 17 destinations from London City Airport.”

CityJet will be proudly flying IFTA guests from London to Dublin for the weekend of the ceremony, and where they will enjoy business class service from City airport in London through Dublin Airport’s VIP service.

As the Official Airline to the Academy, CityJet will be transporting IFTA guests and Members throughout the year, including to IFTA London events.

For information about flights between London and Dublin – visit: www.cityjet.com

Hosted by Simon Delaney, the 9th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards take place at the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) on Saturday 11th of February and will be broadcast on RTÉ One that evening at 9.30pm.

The Irish Film & Television Awards are sponsored by Irish Film Board/Bord Scannán na hÉireann; RTÉ, IFTN, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Philips, RTÉ Guide; and has Partners CityJet, MAC, BMW, Moët & Chandon, Walt Disney Studios (Ireland), HBC.

For further information visit www.ifta.ie, www.facebook.com/iftaonline, www.twitter.com/ifta