Connecticut has a new flight to Europe

On September 28, the inaugural flight of Aer Lingus EI130 to Dublin, Ireland, took off from Bradley International Airport. The airline now offers year-round service from Bradley International Airport direct to Dublin.

The new Aer Lingus service not only creates a direct link between Connecticut and Ireland, but it also links Connecticut and Western Massachusetts passengers to major destinations across Europe. Via Dublin, Bradley travelers can now avail themselves of onward connections to over 25 UK and European airports including London, Madrid, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Paris, Bristol and Berlin, plus many more.

The Hartford launch is the third of three new Aer Lingus transatlantic routes to commence this year, marking the single largest expansion of Aer Lingus’ transatlantic network since the airline commenced transatlantic service in 1958. The growth plan underpins Aer Lingus’ successful strategy of expanding its Dublin Airport base into a major European transatlantic gateway. The convenience of U.S Customs and Border Protection services at Dublin has enhanced the continued growth of Aer Lingus’ Dublin operation as a connecting gateway. This service at Dublin Airport lets passengers complete all necessary U.S. Customs inspections while they are waiting to board their return flight to Bradley, allowing passengers to arrive at Bradley and disembark like regular domestic passengers.

Services available to Aer Lingus customers on transatlantic flights include U.S. Customs and Border Protection pre-clearance in Dublin, strong connectivity through the Aer Lingus route network and partnerships with other US airlines, hi-speed internet access, an extensive in-flight entertainment selection, gourmet meals including premium economy options and award-winning cabin service.

The new Aer Lingus service launches amidst a variety of other service enhancements at Bradley International Airport, including the opening of a new airport lounge, duty free shop, Phillips Seafood restaurant, and Two Roads Brewing Company location. The airport has also aggressively enhanced its route structure since the CAA’s creation in 2011, leading to four straight years of strong year-over-year passenger growth.

Fares from Dublin to Bradley start from $509 for travel between November 2016 and March 2017. For more information and to book flights from Bradley, visit www.aerlingus.com.

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