2 new USA routes being announced 17/8 in Dublin
Aug 16, 23, 12:21 pm
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And it was only last week that it was being reported that EI had pulled the MSP route: https://simpleflying.com/aerlingus-r...from-schedule/
It was recently reported that Pittsburgh was again offering EI millions in route subsidies - to the chagrin of some locally - https://www.independent.ie/business/...460568903.html
It was recently reported that Pittsburgh was again offering EI millions in route subsidies - to the chagrin of some locally - https://www.independent.ie/business/...460568903.html
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Aug 16, 23, 12:54 pm
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And it was only last week that it was being reported that EI had pulled the MSP route: https://simpleflying.com/aerlingus-r...from-schedule/
It was recently reported that Pittsburgh was again offering EI millions in route subsidies - to the chagrin of some locally - https://www.independent.ie/business/...460568903.html
It was recently reported that Pittsburgh was again offering EI millions in route subsidies - to the chagrin of some locally - https://www.independent.ie/business/...460568903.html
Aug 16, 23, 3:54 pm
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Aug 16, 23, 4:10 pm
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On another note it seems stopover traffic at DUB is down quite a bit in the last few months as in transits not stopping in the city for a few nights. Im wondering if recent violent attacks on tourists are starting to make people nervous .
Aug 16, 23, 5:22 pm
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Yes and Id say 65% they will aim at transit passengers from UK/EU - DEN . DUB passengers will make the rest up .
On another note it seems stopover traffic at DUB is down quite a bit in the last few months as in transits not stopping in the city for a few nights. Im wondering if recent violent attacks on tourists are starting to make people nervous .
On another note it seems stopover traffic at DUB is down quite a bit in the last few months as in transits not stopping in the city for a few nights. Im wondering if recent violent attacks on tourists are starting to make people nervous .
Aug 16, 23, 5:35 pm
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The seedy feeling of the city at night doesnt help, but it was principally the prices that drove us away.
Aug 17, 23, 2:39 am
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The price of hotels in Dublin is insane, and has been pretty much since Ireland opened up in July 2021 to post-Covid travel.
Much and all as I hate to say it, Ireland - and Dublin in particular - is incredibly and shockingly poor value for tourists right now and I have recently actively been dissuading acquantainces and colleagues from travelling there.
Aug 17, 23, 4:10 am
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EI059 DUB1615 DEN1900
EI058 DEN2045 DUB1230+1
Seems to actually start in May; it appears sporadically. Maybe they haven't loaded all dates yet?
It currently is for sale on the following dates in May
Friday 17 & 31 May
Sun 19 May
Mon 20 May
Wed 22 & 29 May
Aug 17, 23, 4:58 am
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Originally Posted by Aer Lingus
AER LINGUS EXPANDS LONGHAUL NETWORK WITH NEW ROUTES TO DENVER, COLORADO AND MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL
AER LINGUS EXPANDS LONGHAUL NETWORK WITH NEW ROUTES TO DENVER, COLORADO AND MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL
Airline will now operate 18 routes between Ireland and North America
17th August 2023: Aer Lingus is to further expand its North American network as the airline announces a new direct service to Denver, Colorado and the re-launch of the Minneapolis-St. Paul route, both taking off from Dublin as part of its summer 2024 programme.
The new additions will bring the total number of Aer Lingus routes operated between Ireland and North America to 18. This strategic expansion reflects the airline’s commitment to its Dublin Hub strategy, not just between Ireland and North America, but also offering seamless connections to Europe.
Flights to Minneapolis-St Paul commence on April 29th, 2024, increasing from four-times weekly to a daily year-round service from next October and will be served by our newest aircraft the A321XLR from Winter 2024. Dublin - Denver flights, which will also operate four times a week, will begin from May 17th, 2024.
Passengers departing from these cities can also enjoy the convenience of onward connections to 20 European cities via Dublin.
Aer Lingus ranks fourth in the world in terms of the breadth of its longhaul network serving key US gateways and is the fifth largest European carrier based on the number of seats on offer between the US and Europe.
Speaking at the launch of the new Aer Lingus transatlantic routes, Aer Lingus Chief Executive, Lynne Embleton said:
“With Dublin’s geographic position as the gateway to Europe, pre-clearance facilities at the airport and the strong, long established Irish American ties, Aer Lingus is ideally placed to connect people and places across the Atlantic.”
“Denver and Minneapolis-St Paul are significant business destinations within the US and the new Aer Lingus routes facilitate corporate links and connectivity between Europe and North America, through our Dublin Hub. Denver’s position as the ‘Gateway to the Rockies’ and its outdoor appeal, from world class skiing to hiking, opens up a whole new US experience to leisure travellers from Ireland and Europe.”
“This summer has been our biggest yet, with 2.25 million seats to North America and the successful addition of Cleveland, Ohio to our network. We are confident in our growth strategy and look forward to welcoming customers onboard these two new routes next year.’’
A Gateway to Opportunity
The new direct route to Denver will facilitate increased business collaboration between Ireland and Colorado's thriving industries. Colorado-based companies, including Level 3 Communications, Otter Products, Webroot, Graebel, Emergentics, and Paragon 28, have already established their European headquarters in Ireland. Denver’s growth in technology, renewable energy, and aerospace offers Irish businesses an avenue to explore new markets. The city's rich Irish heritage and vibrant Irish American community provide an ideal setting for strengthening business relationships.
The reintroduction of the Minneapolis-St. Paul route amplifies Ireland's engagement with the robust business landscape of the Twin Cities. Companies including 3M, Smiths Medical, and Medtronic are headquartered in Minnesota and have successful Irish bases. The Minneapolis-St. Paul region is the seat of 15 Fortune 500 company headquarters, including popular chain stores Target and Best Buy. The cities have been noted among North America’s fastest growing tech hubs and share some significant parallels with Ireland.
Book now at www.aerlingus.com
ENDS
Notes to Editor:
Route Information:
Both routes will initially operate four times per week throughout summer 2024, with the Minneapolis – St. Paul route increasing to a daily, year-round service from October 2024 onwards. Each route will be served by the Airbus A330.
AER LINGUS EXPANDS LONGHAUL NETWORK WITH NEW ROUTES TO DENVER, COLORADO AND MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL
Airline will now operate 18 routes between Ireland and North America
17th August 2023: Aer Lingus is to further expand its North American network as the airline announces a new direct service to Denver, Colorado and the re-launch of the Minneapolis-St. Paul route, both taking off from Dublin as part of its summer 2024 programme.
The new additions will bring the total number of Aer Lingus routes operated between Ireland and North America to 18. This strategic expansion reflects the airline’s commitment to its Dublin Hub strategy, not just between Ireland and North America, but also offering seamless connections to Europe.
Flights to Minneapolis-St Paul commence on April 29th, 2024, increasing from four-times weekly to a daily year-round service from next October and will be served by our newest aircraft the A321XLR from Winter 2024. Dublin - Denver flights, which will also operate four times a week, will begin from May 17th, 2024.
Passengers departing from these cities can also enjoy the convenience of onward connections to 20 European cities via Dublin.
Aer Lingus ranks fourth in the world in terms of the breadth of its longhaul network serving key US gateways and is the fifth largest European carrier based on the number of seats on offer between the US and Europe.
Speaking at the launch of the new Aer Lingus transatlantic routes, Aer Lingus Chief Executive, Lynne Embleton said:
“With Dublin’s geographic position as the gateway to Europe, pre-clearance facilities at the airport and the strong, long established Irish American ties, Aer Lingus is ideally placed to connect people and places across the Atlantic.”
“Denver and Minneapolis-St Paul are significant business destinations within the US and the new Aer Lingus routes facilitate corporate links and connectivity between Europe and North America, through our Dublin Hub. Denver’s position as the ‘Gateway to the Rockies’ and its outdoor appeal, from world class skiing to hiking, opens up a whole new US experience to leisure travellers from Ireland and Europe.”
“This summer has been our biggest yet, with 2.25 million seats to North America and the successful addition of Cleveland, Ohio to our network. We are confident in our growth strategy and look forward to welcoming customers onboard these two new routes next year.’’
A Gateway to Opportunity
The new direct route to Denver will facilitate increased business collaboration between Ireland and Colorado's thriving industries. Colorado-based companies, including Level 3 Communications, Otter Products, Webroot, Graebel, Emergentics, and Paragon 28, have already established their European headquarters in Ireland. Denver’s growth in technology, renewable energy, and aerospace offers Irish businesses an avenue to explore new markets. The city's rich Irish heritage and vibrant Irish American community provide an ideal setting for strengthening business relationships.
The reintroduction of the Minneapolis-St. Paul route amplifies Ireland's engagement with the robust business landscape of the Twin Cities. Companies including 3M, Smiths Medical, and Medtronic are headquartered in Minnesota and have successful Irish bases. The Minneapolis-St. Paul region is the seat of 15 Fortune 500 company headquarters, including popular chain stores Target and Best Buy. The cities have been noted among North America’s fastest growing tech hubs and share some significant parallels with Ireland.
Book now at www.aerlingus.com
ENDS
Notes to Editor:
Route Information:
Both routes will initially operate four times per week throughout summer 2024, with the Minneapolis – St. Paul route increasing to a daily, year-round service from October 2024 onwards. Each route will be served by the Airbus A330.
Aug 17, 23, 5:49 am
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Is DEN a sign that the UA link up isnt going away any time soon? I see its an A330 and I assume unlike MSP it wont transition to an A321XLR because of range and altitude. If that is the case, the economics of a wide body versus a narrowbody require a fair amount of connecting traffic at both ends I wouldve thought.
