Aer Lingus has signed a new partnership with Booking.com, the world leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay.

Aer Lingus Hotels, now powered by Booking.com, is available via aerlingus.com and has been integrated into the airline’s wider digital channels.

Aer Lingus guests planning a break away can enjoy a wider choice of accommodation comprising more than 1.4 million properties with a promise to price match, flexible payment options and excellent geographical coverage spanning 227 countries worldwide.

The airline’s digital offering plays a critical role in delivering its word-class guest experience.

Aerlingus.com is always the first step in this journey and now boasts the very best deals in accommodation coupled with the best value fares.

Speaking at the partnership announcement, Dara McMahon, director of marketing and digital experience, ‎Aer Lingus said: “We are a value carrier.

“Our focus is centred on cost, efficiency and providing the very best guest experience to the 12 million guests we fly each year.

“Booking.com is a recognised world leader in the travel industry and is committed to offering the best value in accommodation properties across the globe so it’s an ideal partnership.

“Aerlingus.com is now very much a one-stop-shop catering for the varying needs of today’s travellers.

“There are many travel extras that come into play when planning a trip such as insurance, car hire and of course accommodation and with our relaunched Aer Lingus Hotels we’re delighted to have a fully robust offering on aerlingus.com.”

Aer Lingus guests can book their accommodation from the Aer Lingus Hotels micro site www.aerlingushotels.com which can be accessed via aerlingus.com.

In addition all email correspondence including flight confirmation emails, before you fly emails and any travel advisory emails will remind guests of the opportunity to book accommodation before they fly.