Jonathan Hinkleswhich, CEO of Loganair, says the agreement with Aer Lingus “adds to our ever-increasing portfolio of interline and codeshare agreements.” He adds: “Through our partnership, customers flying to from Scotland via Dublin can clear customs in Ireland before departure.”Īir Serbia has launched seasonal service between Belgrade and Heraklion International Airport on the Greek island of Crete. Additionally, Aer Lingus passengers can travel from DUB to Aberdeen and Inverness via Loganair. Noting it operates to Dublin (DUB) from Scottish cities Aberdeen and Inverness, Loganair says its passengers can connect to Aer Lingus’ transatlantic flights via DUB. UK regional carrier Loganair and Ireland’s Aer Lingus have signed an interline agreement.
For the 12 months through March 31 (the airport’s fiscal year), SIN handled 42.6 million passengers, 62% of pre-pandemic traffic levels. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) CEO Lee Seow Hiang says the airport is “optimistic that passenger traffic can reach pre-COVID levels by 2024.” SIN reports it reached 82% of pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels in March. MIA now has connections to 43 Caribbean destinations. A delegation of BVI officials met with American, among other airlines, at Routes World 2022 in Las Vegas in an effort to secure flights from the U.S. MIA notes the route is the only air connection between the mainland U.S. This would make Aer Lingus a viable option from its Dublin hub to the states due to this program.Īer Lingus’s presence in the Manchester market, allows competition, at least in the transatlantic leisure segment, which would benefit travelers.American Airlines launched daily service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This means that they can enter the USA as if they were a domestic passenger to avoid the dreaded long immigration arrival queue. What makes flying to the United States so special from Dublin is that passengers traveling via Dublin, regardless of airline choice, might experience the benefit of the Immigration pre-clearance program of the US, which allows them to have a hassle-free entry to the US after a transatlantic flight. Should flight schedules do not meet the requirements of travelers in the northern UK or wherever parts are located, passengers may also connect onwards to the United States from 11 regional airports across the United Kingdom, these airports include Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Exeter, Newquay, Newcastle, Bristol, and Leeds Bradford. Holiday goers and business travelers can expect a traditional Irish welcome on the airline’s three direct transatlantic services from Manchester with flights to Barbados, launched 9 months ago, serving the customer base in the northern part of the UK. Though this price war is expected to last by the end of this year, as the Irish national flag carrier will be offering special fares to all three-holiday destinations booked between 26 and 29 July, for travel between 1 September and 30 November 2022. Virgin Atlantic has been working hard to market its product to rival that of Aer Lingus. As the leisure market rather prices elastic, it is a no-brainer that one would opt for the Virgin Atlantic option. Virgin’s operation to New York and Orlando will face tough competition as the Irish flag carrier will be flying to these destinations and offer at least half the price. Meanwhile, on the Virgin Atlantics website, flights to New York start from £404 and Orlando from £444, and Barbados from £506.įlights to New York will be from Manchester, while Orlando flights will be flown from London (LHR), Manchester, and Edinburgh, and Barbados flights will be from London. Destinations from Manchester to New York, Orlando, and Barbados are now available for as little as £215 each way when booked as a return journey. This would mean stiffer competition for the leisure market for existing carriers operating from Manchester. On the 26th of July, Aer Lingus launched flights from Manchester with amazing deals. LONDON – Aer Lingus, the flag carrier of Ireland, has announced that it will utilize Manchester as its secondary base, alongside its main hub at Dublin Airport.
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