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Aer Lingus confirms new Airbus aircraft orders

Irish carrier Aer Lingus has confirmed its order of 12 new Airbus aircraft, making it the airline’s biggest ever acquisition of long-haul aircraft. Aer Lingus announced that it had received shareholder approval to buy six A350-900s, as well as six…


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Aer Lingus raises baggage charges

Aer Lingus has confirmed that the fee for checking in bags on its short-haul flights will rise by up to 50 per cent. The Irish national carrier announced that from Thursday (May 8) the cost of checking in bags at…


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Fuel surcharge increased on Aer Lingus flights

Aer Lingus has been forced to increase the fuel surcharge on its long haul flights to the US as the cost of oil heads upwards. The Irish flag carrier has said the increases will be effective from May 14 and…


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Three new routes from Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus is to add three new services to its network of routes at Belfast International Airport. From this winter, the Irish national carrier will start flying to the popular city destinations of Munich and Milan as well as the…


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Winter schedule announced by Aer Lingus

Irish carrier Aer Lingus has announced its winter schedule from Cork Airport. Winter flights went on sale yesterday (May 21) and passengers can travel to a variety of destinations such as Tenerife, Lanzarote and Malaga The schedule also includes the…


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Aer Lingus increases fuel surcharge on US flights

The continuing rise in the price of oil is being blamed by Aer Lingus for an increase in its fuel surcharge on routes to the US. The decision comes just a few weeks after a similar increase with the additional…


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Aer Lingus scales back US presence

Irish carrier Aer Lingus has confirmed that it is suspending its Dublin to Los Angeles service from November. The airline cited concerns over “unprecedented fuel prices” as well as uncertainty over the stagnating global economy and the weak US dollar…


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Aer Lingus unveils new Sofia route

Irish national carrier Aer Lingus is to begin operating a new route to the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, this autumn. Flights to the eastern European city will commence on October 28, with the Dublin-based airline servicing the route twice weekly. The…


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Aer Lingus link between Newcastle and Dublin

Aer Lingus is to reintroduce flights between Dublin and Newcastle International Airport later this year. Five flights a week will operate between the two destinations from October 26, offering both tourists and business people the chance to explore each city….


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Aer Arann and Aer Lingus offer link up option

An agreement has been signed between Aer Arran and Aer Lingus that will allow passengers travelling from Cork to the US, via Dublin, easy access through the airport. From today, bookings can be made on www.aerlingus.com directly both to and…


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