Aer Lingus News
Aer Lingus signs Emerald Airlines partnership
Aer Lingus has entered into a franchise agreement with Emerald Airlines. The deal, which will commence in January 2023, will run for a period of ten years for the operation of Aer Lingus Regional flights.
Aer Lingus to add four new transatlantic routes from Manchester
Aer Lingus will commence four new routes from Manchester Airport flying to New York JFK and Orlando from July 29th, to Barbados from October 20th and to Boston from summer 2022.
Embleton appointed chief executive of Aer Lingus
International Airlines Group has appointed Lynne Embleton to the role of chief executive of Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus. She will start her new role on April 6th.
Aer Lingus Regional launches Manchester-Belfast connection
Beginning today, the airline will operate up to four daily return flights from Manchester Airport to Belfast City Airport.
Manchester to welcome new Belfast connection in September
Manchester Airport is to see the introduction of a service to Belfast City Airport from September 14th. Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional, will base five ATR72-600 aircraft at Belfast City Airport.
Aer Lingus unveils largest ever North American offering
The airline is making almost two million seats available next year - the most it has ever offered - on flights across its extensive transatlantic route network.
Aer Lingus takes delivery of first Airbus A321LR
Ireland’s national carrier, Aer Lingus, has taken delivery of its first of eight A321LR aircraft, becoming the first airline in International Airlines Group to operate the type.
Aer Lingus takes off for Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service to Minneapolis-St. Paul, gateway to the Midwest, has taken to the skies, marking the start of the airline’s 16th transatlantic route. Flight EI089 was operated by a Boeing 757, named after the Irish Saint, Saint Otteran.
Aer Lingus targets business travellers with new AerSpace product
AerSpace guests flying from select UK destinations to Ireland will be guaranteed an aisle or window seat on the first row of the aircraft, with the middle seat left unoccupied. The service is expected to take off in September.
Aer Lingus launches Apple Pay to connected travellers
Use of the Aer Lingus mobile app has taken off by 50 per cent in the last year alone as the airline’s guests take advantage of its convenient and secure payments in euro, sterling and US dollars.
Aer Lingus signs car hire partnership with Avis Budget Group
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus has partnered with the Avis Budget Group to give travellers access to a wide range of rental vehicles around the world.
Aer Lingus unveils new brand as it seeks further transatlantic expansion
During the ceremony in hanger six at Dublin Airport, chief executive Sean Doyle revealed an Airbus A330-300 - nicknamed St Munchin - in the new colours before an industry audience.