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Thursday, April 15, 2021Aer Lingus calls on Government to finalise and facilitate implementation of Ireland's Aviation Restart Plan
Aer Lingus today called on Government to urgently facilitate the implementation of Ireland’s Aviation Restart Plan 2021. Donal Moriarty, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Aer Lingus said: “The need for a data-driven, risk-based Irish roadmap to reopen international travel is urgent. This will enable the restoration of connectivity and ensure that the economy is supported to deliver the recovery that will be vital for the country. “With the publication of Ireland’s Aviation Restart Plan today by the
Tuesday, February 18, 2020Cardiologist Gives Heartfelt Thanks To The Dublin Airport Police And Fire Officers Who Saved His Lif
Dublin Airport’s defibrillator CPR programme has helped save the life of a Consultant Cardiologist. The airport’s defibrillator CPR programme, which has saved 32 lives since it was first introduced in 2003, has recently been strengthened with the addition of two fully trained advanced paramedics to the Dublin Airport Fire Service response team, with two more advanced paramedics currently in training. The airport’s advanced paramedics were tested recently when a passenger arriving from the UK experienced
Wednesday, January 29, 2020Dublin Airport Welcomed 32.9m Passengers In 2019
Dublin Airport welcomed a total of 32.9 million passengers during 2019, setting a new record for traffic at the airport. About 30.7 million people started and ended their journey at Dublin Airport last year, while almost 2.2 million passengers used the airport as a hub. Dublin Airport is celebrating its eightieth birthday this year and more than 580 million passengers have been welcomed at the airport since its official opening on January 19, 1940. Passenger numbers were up 4% during the year, as a
Thursday, March 14, 2019Busy St. Patrick’s Weekend at Dublin Airport
Busy St. Patrick’s Weekend at Dublin AirportLá Fhéile Shona ó Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath More than one third of a million passengers will pass through Dublin Airport over the St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Weekend. The airport is expecting more than 350,000 passengers to arrive and depart from Friday March 15 to Monday March 18, which is a 6% increase compared to last year. Passengers will be arriving for the St Patrick’s Festival celebrations, returning from the Cheltenham Festival and travelling to and from
Tuesday, January 29, 2019Bank of Ireland partners with Aer Lingus to launch Aer Credit Card
Bank of Ireland partners with Aer Lingus to launch Aer Credit Card Bank of Ireland has teamed up with Aer Lingus to introduce its newest credit card offering. The new co-branded Aer Credit Card offers all the convenience of a regular credit card but comes with a whole host of unique travel rewards for customers. Each year, customers who sign up to the card will receive: two free return fares to Europe (1), two fast track and priority boarding passes (2), two lounge passes(3), Worldwide Multi-trip Family
Monday, November 19, 2018T2 Welcomes 80M Passengers Since Opening Eight Years Ago
T2 Welcomes 80M Passengers Since Opening Eight Years Ago Dublin Airport passenger numbers are up 60% since T2 opened in 2010 Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 has welcomed more than 80 million passengers since it opened eight years ago on November 19, 2010. Home to Aer Lingus, Emirates, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Norwegian, the multi award-winning passenger terminal facilitates flights to 94 destinations - 60 European, 14 in Britain, 17 in North America, one in the Middle East,
Monday, November 12, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes 14 New Services This Winter
Dublin Airport Welcomes 14 New Services This Winter Dublin Airport has almost 1.6 million extra seats across its route network this winter season, which represents a 12% increase in capacity compared to last year. There are 14 new services at Dublin Airport for this winter season. Four new services started recently - with Laudamotion launching a service to Vienna, Aeroflot starting a new route to Moscow and Ryanair adding Frankfurt and Luxembourg to its route network from Dublin. Ten services
Friday, October 26, 2018October Bank Holiday Figures Up 8% At Dublin Airport
October Bank Holiday Figures Up 8% At Dublin Airport More than 376,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport this October Bank Holiday Weekend, from today Friday 26 to Monday 29 October, 2018. Passenger numbers are up 8% over the same weekend last year, according to Dublin Airport. “More than 2,500 flights are due to arrive and depart at Dublin Airport this weekend,” according to Dublin Airport spokesperson Siobhán O’Donnell. “We’re expecting an average of 95,000 passengers
Thursday, September 13, 2018Fingal Dublin Chamber Welcomes Two New Transatlantic Routes by Aer Lingus
Fingal Dublin Chamber Welcomes Two New Transatlantic Routes by Aer Lingus Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomes the announcement of two new transatlantic routes from Are Lingus’ Dublin Hub with daily direct service to Montreal and Minneapolis-St Paul commencing in summer 2019. The two new destinations will add a quarter of million additional seats annually to Aer Lingus’ transatlantic network which already comprises 2.8m seats annually between Ireland and North America. Dublin Airport has been working
Wednesday, September 12, 2018Aer Lingus: Now Boarding - Montreal and Minneapolis-St. Paul
Now Boarding: Montreal and Minneapolis-St. Paul Aer Lingus announces 2 new North American destinationsMore than 3 million seats to 15 transatlantic destinations on sale from 2019 Dublin, Wednesday 12 September 2018 – There are now 15 ways to the USA.…and Canada as Aer Lingus today announced two new North American destinations for summer 2019 - Minneapolis-St. Paul and Montreal, Canada. Aer Lingus will commence flying direct from Dublin to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and from
Wednesday, September 12, 2018Dublin Airport Welcomes Aer Lingus’ Transatlantic Route Expansion
Dublin Airport Welcomes Aer Lingus’ Transatlantic Route Expansion Dublin Airport welcomes Aer Lingus’ announcement that it is to launch new direct services to Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota and Montreal, Canada next summer. Aer Lingus will operate both routes daily with a Boeing 757 aircraft to Minneapolis-St. Paul commencing on July 8 and Montreal with a new Airbus A321 long-range aircraft from August 8, 2019. Welcoming Aer Lingus’ announcement today, Dublin Airport Managing Director
Thursday, August 02, 2018Record Bank Holiday Weekend Expected At Dublin Airport
Almost 422,000 passengers are expected to travel through Dublin Airport this August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday, August 3 to Monday, August 6. Passenger figures are up 4% compared to the same weekend last year. Dublin Airport Communications Manager, Siobhán O’Donnell said this last bank holiday of the summer season will be busiest of the year with over 2,780 flights expected to arrive and depart over the weekend. “Large numbers are expected to travel through the airport this weekend so we
Monday, July 23, 2018History of Irish Surnames Celebrated at Dublin Airport
A collaboration of stunning illustrations to celebrate the history of well-known Irish surnames is now on display at the South Gates boarding area at Dublin Airport. This unique exhibition, which is called ‘All in a Name’, showcases seven real-life people and describes some of the history associated with their popular surnames dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The myths and legends linked to the O’Donnell’s of Donegal, the Byrne’s of Dublin, the O’Carroll’s in Tipperary, the Kelly’s in
Thursday, July 19, 2018Dublin Airport Promotes Safety on the Airfield
Dublin Airport’s Airside Operations team held a Safety Awareness Day recently to promote and enhance the culture of safety on the airfield. More than 12,000 people from 470 companies work on or around the airfield at Dublin Airport and ensuring their safety as well as the safety of passengers, aircraft and vehicles is a key priority for the Airside Operations team. Dublin Airport Airside Manager Anthony Prior said “All airport staff have a duty to ensure the highest standards of safety are complied with
