Aer Lingus launching new US route
Aer Lingus has announced another new transatlantic route to the US east coast.
As part of its largest transatlantic schedule ever for summer 2026, the airline will take flight to North Carolina.
The new nonstop service from Dublin to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC begins in April 2026 and will run five times a week.
Aer Lingus will deploy Airbus A321 XLR aircraft on the route.
Additionally, the carrier is adding a third daily flight to New York JFK and Boston from Dublin, and more frequencies to Nashville, Indianapolis, Orlando.
Overall, Aer Lingus will operate up to 26 North America destinations.
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