Aer Lingus Announce Three New Transatlantic Routes
Aer Lingus yesterday announced that it is to launch flights to Los Angeles, Hartford, Connecticut and Newark, New Jersey from next summer.
Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison said he was delighted to see Aer Lingus add three new services to its route network from Dublin Airport. “These three new transatlantic routes mean that Aer Lingus has added six new transatlantic destinations from Dublin since 2014.
“We have been growing our transatlantic traffic strongly at Dublin Airport. Passenger numbers on transatlantic destinations grew by 42% between 2010 and 2014, and we’re seeing strong double-digit growth again this year.
"Last year, Dublin Airport welcomed a record 2.1 million transatlantic passengers which was a 14% increase on the previous 12 months. So far this year, transatlantic traffic is up a further 17%."
Dublin Airport had 328 flights per week to/from transatlantic routes during the peak summer months with 10 airlines flying to 15 transatlantic destinations, 11 in the US and four in Canada.
“Dublin Airport was Europe’s fastest growing airport for long-haul traffic this summer. Significant growth in transatlantic connectivity has been a major factor in the growing number of passengers who are choosing to hub at Dublin,” added Mr Harrison.
Pictured: daa Chief Executive Kevin Toland with IAG's Willie Walsh.