Archive for the 'Aer Lingus' Category


Aer Lingus to drop Dubai but announces two new routes

Aer Lingus has announced two new routes to begin next summer, from Dublin to Ibiza and from Cork to Jersey. It is also upping the frequency of its flights from Dublin, Cork and Belfast, but will scrap its flights between…


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Aer Lingus raises fuel surcharge

Aer Lingus has said it will increase its long-haul fuel surcharge from November 1 because of the rising price of oil. The changes mean that the surcharge on flights from Ireland to New York, Boston and Washington will increase to…


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Aer Lingus and BA sign code share on Heathrow flights

Irish airline Aer Lingus has signed a code sharing agreement with British Airways regarding its new Belfast to London Heathrow service. This means that passengers flying with Aer Lingus to Heathrow and then connecting to an onward BA flight will…


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Aer Lingus Shannon pullout is bad timing for CityJet

CityJet could provide a Shannon to London City Airport service, but it is unlikely to be in place by the time Aer Lingus discontinues its own Shannon to Heathrow flights. The airline’s chief executive, Geoff White, said that it is…


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Aer Lingus strike disruption imminent

Passengers who have Aer Lingus bookings for Tuesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 22 are being warned that a strike is likely to disrupt flights. Pilots belonging to The IMPACT trade union are to stage a 48-hour walk-out beginning at…


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Aer Lingus to establish base at Belfast Airport

Aer Lingus is to begin flights to eight destinations, including Heathrow, and other major European cities from Belfast International Airport. The Irish flag-carrier will base three A320 aircraft at the Northern Ireland hub and offer connections to Heathrow, Amsterdam, Barcelona,…


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Aer Lingus plans to end Shannon-Heathrow connection

Irish national airline Aer Lingus is set to end its Shannon to Heathrow flights, with the Heathrow slots to be used for a new connection to Belfast. The carrier currently offers four daily flights between the west Ireland airport and…


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Aer Lingus Dublin to Washington flight takes off

Aer Lingus launched its new route from Dublin to Washington DC over the weekend, making it the first European airline to launch a new service under the Open Skies agreement, which was brokered earlier this year. The four-times weekly (on…


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Aer Lingus to fly Dublin to Gatwick

Irish national airline Aer Lingus is to begin flying scheduled services between Dublin and London Gatwick in the autumn. The four-times daily connection, aimed at both business and leisure passengers, will begin at the end of October and will bring…


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Aer Lingus could be heading to Belfast International

Aer Lingus may be set to open a UK base at Belfast International Airport as the Irish carrier looks to expand its operations. The BBC reports that up to 15 new destinations could be offered, including the return of a…


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