Aer Lingus Makes 3-Year Commitment To Bradley Airport

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT - Aer Lingus has committed to serving Bradley International Airport for at least four more years, offering transatlantic flights through 2022. The airline has offered service direct from Hartford to Dublin since 2016.

The airline will also place one of its first four A321neoLR aircrafts on the Bradley to Dublin route. The new aircraft will provide added comfort and efficiency. To sign up for free Windsor Locks-East Windsor news alerts and more, click here.

“Bradley International Airport is a major economic driver for Connecticut and it continues to be a key player in our efforts to grow our economy, boost tourism, and improve our transportation system,” Governor Dannel P. Malloy said in a statement. “Over the last several years, we have focused our efforts on utilizing this valuable resource to spark growth and increase our economic viability. The addition of Aer Lingus at Bradley has strengthened our economic development efforts, and its success in the Hartford region and ability to provide a direct connection to Europe is having an impact.”

The route to Dublin provides access to multiple points and Europe. Each year since its inception, the route has seen an increase in ridership.

“Ensuring the continuation of Aer Lingus’ service is a major boost for Connecticut’s businesses and tourism industry,”Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) Board Chair Tony Sheridan said. “The Dublin service provides an opportunity to tap into a wide array of inbound European markets and we look forward to capitalizing on the momentum of this announcement as we continue selling Connecticut aggressively as a destination for Europeans to do business and visit.”

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