Airline company Air lingus Its first launch Direct Atlantic flights Since Manchester Against Barbados, New York and Orlando will follow in December and Boston next year.

From October 20, 2021 to April 29, 2022, the British subsidiary of the Irish National Carrier offers three flights a week between its new bases Manchester And the airport Bridge Town-Grantly AdamsThe Airbus A330-300 can carry 30 passengers in Business Class and 313 passengers in Economy. Departures are scheduled for 10:15 am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 2:35 pm, and return flights depart from Barbados at 6:10 pm for the next day at 6:40 am.

AU Lingus competes with TUI Airways and Virgin Atlantic on this route. “The new flights strengthen commercial options and customer choice by offering a new Nordic plate to destinations across the Atlantic,” it said in a press release. Customers can also book flights as part of a holiday package, thanks to its new partner, British Airways Holidays (BA is a member of the IAG Group, along with Iberia, Wooling and Level).

Air Lingus CEO Linnie Embleton said: ” Everyone at Air Lingas was thrilled to see our first direct, non-stop flight from Manchester to Barbados take off this morning. We know there is a strong demand for direct Atlantic services Northern England For flights to Barbados, we would like to see the famous Air Lingus experience enjoyed by travelers and vacationers alike. Air Lingus has a proud history with Manchester Airport, marking the next stop of our exciting journey with them today: our new route to Barbados, followed by services to New York and Orlando later this year. .

From December 1, instead of last July, Air Lingus will start operating its first non-stop direct flight from Manchester, as originally planned. New York-JFK, “During Peak Winter Travel Season” (Daily flight at A321neo LR, 16 + 168). When Air Lingus launches its third new route from Manchester on December 11, “Holidays have more reasons to celebrate” Orlando In Florida (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday according to A330-300).

Way Boston-Logan Announced for next year will not yet appear on Air Lingus reservation systems. Keep in mind that its passengers will benefit from code sharing with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines (as part of a joint venture with IAG), JetBlue, United Airlines, or Air Canada upon arrival in the USA.

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