![]() ![]() This summer Aer Lingus’ transatlantic bookings are up more than 20% on 2019 and Cleveland flights are already off to a very strong start with more than 90% of seats booked across peak summer season.Īer Lingus’ standout North American routes include Washington which is seeing a jump in bookings of 40% versus 2019 and now operates double daily from Dublin, along with Orlando, Florida with 35% more bookings which is largely resulting from increased demand from UK and European passengers connecting via Dublin.ĭespite inflationary concerns, industry research indicates that travellers are willing to spend more on their holidays which is in line with the bounceback in demand for premium leisure travel that Aer Lingus bookings confirm. ![]() Launching its first new longhaul route in almost four years, Aer Lingus’ transatlantic bookings reflect the strong travel trends and behaviour of US consumers who are returning to Ireland and Europe in strong numbers, buoyed by the strong dollar, personal finances and the complete removal of travel restrictions. With no direct flights between Europe and Ohio’s second largest city, the new route is also a new gateway between Europe and North America, continuing Aer Lingus’ highly focused strategy of growing its position as a transatlantic connecting carrier between Ireland, Europe and North America. The start of its new Cleveland service today, operating four-times weekly, will serve strong Cleveland – Ireland business, investment and tourism connections. On average more than 37% of passengers on board Aer Lingus transatlantic flights connect to/from the UK and EuropeĪer Lingus drives forward its North American expansion and Dublin Hub strategy as it commences its first new transatlantic route since 2019, on cue with the surge in US demand for travel this summer.Over the last decade Aer Lingus has grown its longhaul network from 6 to 19 transatlantic routes since 2013.Premium leisure travel bounces back with strong dollar having positive effect.Aer Lingus operates largest ever North American programme this summer with bookings up more than 20% on 2019 and 2.25 million seats on sale.Americans’ desire to travel to Europe soars according to US travel experts.The AJB has brought significant benefits, such as lower fares and easier journeys to more destinations with better aligned schedules and frequencies, to millions of passengers since its launch in 2010.Press releaseAER LINGUS’ TRANSATLANTIC EXPANSION AND NEW CLEVELAND ROUTE ON CUE AS US DEMAND FOR EUROPEAN TRAVEL SURGES THIS SUMMER May 19, 2023 ![]() We joined the Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) between American, British Airways, Iberia and Finnair last year. We look forward to extending our warm Aer Lingus welcome to more and more customers in the months ahead.” Last week’s decision by the Irish Government to remove pre-departure Covid-19 test requirements for double-vaccinated passengers is more welcome news for those planning to travel. and Europe via our Dublin hub, which also has the added benefit of US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) pre-clearance located in Dublin. ![]() We are delighted that through the codeshare agreement with American Airlines, Aer Lingus customers will be able to avail of greater connectivity options and more seamless travel between the U.S. Reid Moody, Aer Lingus’ Chief Strategy and Planning Officer, said: “After almost two years of restricted travel we know that demand for dream vacations, business travel, and reconnecting families and friends in 2022 and beyond will be stronger than ever. Customers can also book codeshare flights on Aer Lingus from DUB to Amsterdam (AMS), Birmingham, UK (BHX), London Gatwick (LGW) and Manchester (MAN) and from LHR to Belfast City, Northern Ireland (BHD) Cork (ORK) and Shannon (SNN).įurther expansion of the codeshare is also planned in the near future. To further increase connectivity between the U.S and Europe for customers, American Airlines will place its code on Aer Lingus flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). Our codeshare agreement means more choice and simple travel for you when you want to fly to and from the US.Ĭustomers traveling with us will now be able to book codeshare travel on American Airlines flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Albuquerque, New Mexico, (ABQ), Nashville, Tennessee (BNA), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose, California (SJC) and Tucson, Arizona (TUS). Good news! This week we’re launching a new partnership with American Airlines. ![]()
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