Aer Lingus has announced two additional services on the transatlantic route network for the summer of 2024 with a new direct service to Denver, Colorado, and the re-launch of the Minneapolis-St. Paul route. The new additions will bring the total number of Aer Lingus routes operated between Ireland and North America to 18. This strategic expansion reflects the airline’s commitment to its Dublin Hub strategy, not just between Ireland and North America, but also offering seamless connections to Europe. Flights to Minneapolis-St Paul commence on the 29th of April, 2024, increasing from four times weekly to a daily year-round service from next October and will be served by the newest aircraft the A321XLR from Winter 2024. Dublin – Denver flights, which will also operate four times a week, will begin on the 17th of May, 2024. Passengers departing from these cities can also enjoy the convenience of onward connections to 20 European cities via Dublin. Aer Lingus ranks fourth in the world in terms of the breadth of its longhaul network serving key US gateways and is the fifth largest European carrier based on the number of seats on offer between the US and Europe.
Commenting on the new routes, Aer Lingus Chief Executive, Lynne Embleton said, “With Dublin’s geographic position as the gateway to Europe, pre-clearance facilities at the airport and the strong, long-established Irish American ties, Aer Lingus is ideally placed to connect people and places across the Atlantic. Denver and Minneapolis-St Paul are significant business destinations within the US and the new Aer Lingus routes facilitate corporate links and connectivity between Europe and North America, through our Dublin Hub. Denver’s position as the ‘Gateway to the Rockies’ and its outdoor appeal, from world class skiing to hiking, opens up a whole new US experience to leisure travellers from Ireland and Europe. This summer has been our biggest yet, with 2.25 million seats to North America and the successful addition of Cleveland, Ohio to our network. We are confident in our growth strategy and look forward to welcoming customers onboard these two new routes next year.’’
