Dublin Airport Announces New Halifax, Nova Scotia, Route
A new weekly scheduled service between Dublin and Halifax in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia was launched today.
The new route, which runs from July until mid-September, is operated by Europe Airpost, the French subsidiary of Dublin-based ASL Aviation Group.
It is the last of 22 new routes and services, involving six new carriers, which have been launched at Dublin Airport this year.
The new service originates in Paris Charles de Gaulle every Thursday, leaving Dublin at 14.25 and arriving in Halifax at 16.45. The return flight departs Halifax at 10.15 arriving in Dublin at 20.05.
The Halifax link gives Irish consumers a new direct destination in North American as well as an opportunity to boost Canadian tourist numbers to Ireland.
Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said he was delighted to welcome Europe Airpost’s new service to Halifax.
“This is Dublin Airport’s fifteenth destination in North America and the fourth in Canada. There is a very strong historical link between Ireland and Halifax and I have no doubt this route will be very popular for both leisure and business passengers.”
He added: “Europe Airpost has been a valued charter customer for Dublin Airport during the past five years and we will continue to work closely with them to promote this new service.”
Europe Airpost Chief Executive Jean-Francois Dominiak said the airline was very pleased to launch the inaugural route from Dublin to Halifax.
“This new route meets Europe Airpost’s strategy of diversification into scheduled flights. Halifax is a great summer destination for vacation with strong cultural links with Ireland.
“We are happy to offer the Irish customers the opportunity to fly to Nova Scotia during the summer season, at low fares with a great service. As a French airline it is important for us to deliver the best of French food and wine in-flight for our passengers.”
ictured above at today’s launch: Catherine Grennell, ATTS, Jean-Francois Dominiak, CEO, Europe Airpost, with Lorraine Costello, Senior B2B Marketing Executive and Stephen O'Reilly, Airline Business Development Manager, Dublin Airport.