Aer Lingus on Sept. 12, announced two new North American gateways to Ireland and Europe for summer 2019 - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Montreal, Canada. Aer Lingus will commence flying direct to Dublin from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and from Trudeau International Airport (YUL) direct to Dublin in summer 2019.
The announcement is a further demonstration of Aer Lingus’ mission to be the leading value carrier across the North Atlantic. The two new gateways will add a quarter of a million additional seats annually to Aer Lingus’ transatlantic network which already comprises 2.8m seats annually between North America and Ireland.
Nice to Meet You, Minneapolis-St. Paul!
Summer flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul will commence July 8, and will operate with daily direct service to Dublin, Ireland via a Boeing 757 aircraft. Winter service will operate four times per week. Guests can avail of convenient connecting service to a range of British and European cities including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Edinburgh, London, and Paris. Flights also feature the time-saving U.S. Customs and Immigration pre-clearance in Ireland prior to return.
Aer Lingus Saver Fares from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Dublin, Ireland start from $759 round-trip inclusive of taxes and fees for travel July 8 through August 22, 2019. Terms and conditions apply. Book by September 26, 2018. Visit aerlingus.com for details.
Bonjour, Montreal!
On Aug. 8, Aer Lingus will fly from Montreal’s Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport with daily direct service to Dublin, and a four times weekly service in the winter. The service features connecting service to 35 destinations across Britain and Europe including Edinburgh, London, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, and Barcelona, as well as connections to six French cities including Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, and Bordeaux. Flights will operate via an Airbus A321 neo long-range aircraft.Continued transatlantic growth
Since joining IAG in 2015, Aer Lingus has launched eight new direct transatlantic services from North America including Los Angeles, Newark, Hartford, Miami, Philadelphia, Seattle and now Montreal and Minneapolis-St. Paul, marking the largest ever transatlantic expansion in the airline’s history.
Aer Lingus continues to drive its strategy of expanding the airline’s Dublin Airport base into a major European transatlantic gateway, as illustrated by the same terminal connections to destinations across Europe.
These routes are enabled by the new technology delivered by the Airbus A321 neo long-range aircraft. Aer Lingus takes its first deliveries of this new aircraft in 2019. The Airbus A321 neo long–range aircraft has new engine and aero-dynamic technology which delivers increased range, increased fuel efficiency and reduced noise.
Speaking at the launch of Aer Lingus’ new transatlantic routes, Stephen Kavanagh, Aer Lingus CEO said, “Today we are pleased to announce two new transatlantic routes from our Dublin Hub with daily direct service to Montreal and Minneapolis-St. Paul commencing in summer 2019. These destinations each have a rich heritage, vibrant culture and much to offer visitors travelling for business or leisure.
Aer Lingus continues to deliver on its ambition to be the leading value carrier across the North Atlantic, adding new routes and travel options between Ireland, Europe, the USA and Canada, bringing increased connectivity, growing Irish employment and supporting international trade and economic growth.”
Brian Ryks, Executive Director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, commented, “Minneapolis-St. Paul and Dublin are both important centres for commerce and culture, with vibrant arts and entertainment offerings. I am very pleased that Aer Lingus will provide a direct connection between the cities, creating opportunities to strengthen economic and cultural ties on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Philippe Rainville, President and CEO of Aéroports de Montréal, added, “We are tremendously proud to welcome Aer Lingus, the 37th airline to join the great Montréal-Trudeau family. The arrival of the Irish carrier on the Montréal-Dublin route starting in August 2019 will enhance the annual air service to a very popular destination for both our communities, at a competitive price. I’m sure travellers will appreciate this year-long direct connection and am confident this new collaboration will be a successful one.”
