Travel Life of Brian (2024)

30/08/2023

PASSENGERS' RIGHTS AND AIRLINES' RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER MAJOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FLIGHT DISRUPTION

AIRLINES are working round the clock to resolve the problems caused by yesterday's flight disruption. And the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is now informing travellers of their rights when facing delays.Rob Bishton, Joint-Interim Chief Executive of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: “We know there are many passengers overseas that are impacted by flight delays and cancellations which can be frustrating when wanting to get home after a trip abroad.
“The scale of the disruption has meant passengers have faced longer delays and in some cases are waiting several days for alternative flights, but airlines are working around the clock, putting on extra capacity to resolve the issue.
“If you are still waiting to come home, airlines have a responsibility to look after you while you wait. This means providing you with meals, refreshments and hotel accommodation. If airlines cannot do this, you can organise your own meals and accommodation then claim costs back.
“We are engaging with airlines and know that more flights are being provided, but in circumstances where this has not been possible due to the volume of passengers, consumers can book their own alternative air travel and claim the cost back from their airline.
“If you end up paying for things yourself or booking your own replacement flight or hotel, keep every receipt and make sure your claim is not excessive.
“Clear and accurate communication is important during times of disruption, and we are working closely with airlines to rectify any instances of wrong information being provided to passengers.”

28/07/2023

STENA LINE RETURNS TO NORMAL SUMMER SAILING SCHEDULE

Stena Line has confirmed that its normal summer sailing schedule has been restored on its Belfast-Cairnryan and Rosslare-Fishguard routes.

Services were impacted last week when an onboard incident resulted in the withdrawal of Stena Superfast VII on the Belfast-Cairnryan route.

Stena Superfast VII returned to service for the 19:30 hrs sailing from Belfast to Cairnryan on July 27 whilst Stena Nordica resumed service Friday July 28 on Rosslare to Fishguard at 08:15 hrs. All sailings on both routes are now operating to schedule.

Stena Line has put a comprehensive compensation package in place to support customers impacted by the sailing delays and cancellations.

Paul Grant, Stena Line Trade Director (Irish Sea) said: “Firstly I would like to apologise to all our travel and freight customers who have been impacted by the interruptions to our sailing schedules over the last week. We fully appreciate that we are in the busy holiday period and understand the impact that changes to our sailing schedules have for our customers.

“Our staff have been working around the clock to support those customers impacted by offering a range of solutions including accommodation on later sailings, rebooking or transfers to other ferry operators. We are looking forward to getting our services back to normal and once again I would like to apologise unreservedly for any inconvenience caused to our customers.”

27/07/2023

FLIGHTS TO PALMA AND FARO FROM CITY OF DERRY AIRPORT NEXT SUMMER

Northern Ireland tour operator Travel Solutions has announced their return to City of Derry Airport next summer with direct flights to Palma, Majorca and to Faro on Portugal’s Algarve.
Peter McMinn, Travel Solutions Managing Director, said: “Our direct flights from City of Derry Airport have proven very popular with holiday makers in the Northwest and in County Donegal, with many families travelling for a second time this summer.
“For summer 2024, we are excited to welcome the Spanish airline, Air Nostrum, who will fly every week to Palma departing on a Thursday afternoon operating from 27 June to 29 August 2024 and British Airways Cityflyer, who will also fly weekly to the Algarve on a Monday late morning commencing on 20 May 2024. We are pleased that to meet the demand we have added more departures.”
Holidays for summer 2024 to both destinations are now on sale, with additional accommodation being added every day.
Steve Frazer, Managing Director at City of Derry Airport, commented: “We are delighted to see the summer sun programme to Majorca and Faro for 2024 now on sale for the third consecutive year. The Airport’s continued partnership with award-winning NI tour operator, Travel Solutions demonstrates the high demand for family holidays, couples breaks and group getaways from the Northwest region and the desire to travel from their local airport.
“The return of the Faro programme with an extended season offers more choice for our passengers and we look forward to welcoming new airline partners BA Cityflyer and Air Nostrum. Great value holidays with the ease of travelling from City of Derry Airport is a winning combination and our passengers are benefiting from that.”

26/07/2023

JET2 WILL HAVE COMPLETED 10 REPATRIATION FLIGHTS FROM RHODES BY END OF TODAY

BY THE end of today (Wednesday 26th July), Jet2.com will have operated 20 flights to the UK from Rhodes so far this week – a combination of repatriation flights and scheduled flights - which have continued to meet the demand we have seen.

Said a statement from the airline: ?We continue to fly aircraft to Rhodes with no customers onboard, so that we can bring our customers back to the UK on their scheduled flights, as well as any additional Jet2 customers who wish to return to the UK.

"Our hugely expanded team of colleagues in Rhodes, highly visible in their red uniforms, continue to be present throughout resorts and at Rhodes Airport to look after our customers. We know that many customers have been through a difficult time, however we have continued to work hard to look after everyone, and we are extremely grateful to our teams for their hard work.

"All flights and holidays to Rhodes remain cancelled up to and including Sunday 30th July. We have already contacted affected customers with regards to their refund and rebooking options.

"It is very clear how much people want to go on their well-deserved holidays, as the number of people rebooking holidays for this summer is hugely encouraging. We thank every single customer for their patience, understanding and loyalty."

The airline added: "Important updates for customers due to travel to Rhodes from Monday 31st July onwards:

"We know how important holidays are to our customers. Our experienced teams of customer service and risk & safety experts have conducted many rigorous and detailed assessments, including visits to every hotel and villa in affected areas, to understand what the holiday experience is like across the island.

Northern Rhodes
For customers due to travel to the north of Rhodes from Monday 31st July onwards, we want to assure everyone that hotels, villas, and resorts are operating as normal. Customers due to travel to the following resorts from Monday 31st July onwards can continue to look forward to their holidays, and our normal terms and conditions apply.

• Afandou
• Faliraki
• Ialyssos
• Ixia
• Kalithea
• Kolymbia
• Kremasti
• Pastida
• Rhodes Town
• Theologos

Lardos, Lindos, Kalathos and Pefkos
"Our experienced teams of customer service and risk & safety experts have visited every single one of our hotels and villas throughout these resorts, as well as the resorts themselves, to conduct rigorous and detailed assessments. They have confirmed that operations are normal, so customers due to travel to these resorts from Monday 31st July onwards can continue to look forward to their holidays, and our normal terms and conditions apply."

Gennadi, Kiotari and Lachania
"Following visits to these resorts, we have taken the decision to cancel all holidays up to and including Sunday 13th August. We are contacting affected customers to let them know how we can help them to arrange an alternative holiday or cancel with a full refund, which will of course be processed quickly.

"As always, our entire focus is on looking after our customers and colleagues."

23/07/2023

ABTA SUPPORTING THOSE AFFECTED BY WILD FIRES ON RHODES, FLIGHTS CANCELLED

ABTA says it is supporting its members who have customers affected by the wildfires on the popular Greek holiday island of Rhodes.
Meanwhile, leading tour operators such as Jet2 and TUI have cancelled new flights to the island.
Said an ABTA spokesperson: “We are supporting ABTA members who have customers affected by the wildfires in Rhodes, and are in close contact with the UK and Greek authorities.
“The safety of customers is the number one priority and ABTA members are working hard to support those customers affected.
“Holidaymakers have been evacuated to a number of locations and ABTA members are communicating with their customers about next steps.
“We continue to advise holidaymakers who have been affected by the fires to follow the advice of the local authorities and their travel company.
“If you are imminently due to travel to Rhodes in the coming days, please look out for updates from your holiday company or airline. We are aware of some cancellations – your rights will vary depending on whether you have booked a package holiday or the different elements of your holiday separately.
“More information is available at www.abta.com/rhodeswildfires.”

20/07/2023

TUI ADDS NEW WINTER ROUTES TO TURIN AND SALZBURG FROM BELFAST

LEADING package tour operator TUI have announced two new Winter 2024 routes flying from Belfast International Airport.
These two new seasonal routes will connect Belfast International Airport to Turin, Italy and Salzburg, Austria.
The route from Belfast International Airport to Salzburg, Austria is set to take off on December 21, 2024.
Meanwhile, the Belfast International Airport to Turin, Italy route is set to begin on December 22, 2024.

07/07/2023

BELFAST CITY AIRPORT UNVEILS £1.2MILLION REFURBISHED ASPIRE LOUNGE

EUROPE'S largest airport lounge provider, Aspire, has unveiled its new and improved lounge at Belfast City Airport following a £1.2million investment to modernise and grow the facility.

Created by concept design specialist DV8 Designs, the refurbishment has seen the lounge capacity increase by 70 people to accommodate 178 seats.

Welcoming the lounge upgrade, Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, commented: “It’s fantastic to see the completed Aspire Lounge, which sets a new standard for premium travel in Northern Ireland.

“Passengers travelling through Belfast City Airport throughout the summer and beyond can avail of an even more comfortable and tranquil start to their journey heightened by the stunning views of the runway, comfortable seating, and complimentary food and drinks available in the Aspire Lounge.

“The final result is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional facilities and service to our passengers, truly elevating the travel experience and offering a seamless blend of luxury and convenience.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic Giant's Causeway, the lounge employs feature LED lighting that creates a strong sense of place, while the use of tile and slatted curved screens and warm colour palette evokes a tranquil atmosphere.

Graham Allen, Head of Aspire Lounges UK and Ireland, added: “We are excited to unveil our new Aspire Lounge at George Best Belfast City Airport which showcases the Aspire brand and the rich culture of Belfast and beyond. The new lounge offers business travellers, families and individuals a welcoming, relaxing and energising experience before their flight, in a comfortable lounge that is recognisably Aspire, with a distinct sense of place.

“Guests can enjoy an enhanced food and beverage offering, work from purpose-built booths, or relax and soak up the view of the airfield and the surroundings.”

Aspire Lounge access is available to book now starting at only £36.99. For more information and to book, visit belfastcityairport.com.

The picture below shows renowned keynote speaker and personality, David Meade (second from right) a regular user of Belfast City Airport, was among the first guests at the reopening of the refurbished Aspire lounge. He is pictured with Belfast City Airport’s Commercial Manager, Kathy Toye, Head of Commercial Michael Jackson (second from left), and Graham Allen, Head of Aspire Lounges UK and Ireland

05/07/2023

EIGHT OUT OF TEN PASS THROUGH SECURITY AT DUBLIN AIRPORT IN UNDER 10 MINUTES

Passengers departing from Dublin Airport in June enjoyed an ultra-efficient experience at security screening with 78% of the 1.6 million departing passengers passing through in under 10 minutes and 98% going through in less than 20 minutes

The number of passengers through Dublin Airport in the opening six months of the year was just over 15.5 million, which is on a par with 2019 levels.

The busy peak summer season is well underway now at Dublin and Cork airports, with a total of 3.5 million passengers flying in and out of the State's two busiest airports in June, according to daa, the operator of both airports.

June was the busiest month of the year so far at Dublin Airport with just over 3.2 million passengers, in line with June 2019 levels and 14% higher than the same month last year. Included in this figure is the 200,000 passengers who transited and transferred through Dublin Airport in June. Around 1.95 million passengers (61%) passed through Terminal 1 during June, with 1.25 million going through Terminal 2.

The number of passengers through Cork Airport in the opening six months of the year was 1,292,000 million, up 7% on the same period in 2019. Cork Airport is forecast to have its busiest year in its history in terms of international passengers with 2.7 million set to fly in and out of the Munster’s most popular airport in 2023.

According to daa CEO Kenny Jacobs: "The busy summer period is well underway, with over 100,000 passengers travelling through Dublin Airport every single day at the moment. Our busiest day of the year so far was Friday, June 30 -. Families wasted little time in getting their bags packed and their feet on the beaches of Europe and beyond, with almost 116,000 passengers passing through the airport that same day as schools all over the country broke for their summer holidays. Passengers will be hoping their cocktails will be as smooth as their journey through Dublin Airport, with 98% of passengers passing through security screening in under 20 minutes in June, which is well above our stated target of 90%."

Kenny Jacobs added: “Almost 1.3 million passengers have flown in and out of Cork Airport in the first six months of the year. Cork Airport is gearing up to have its busiest year ever for international traffic, with 2.7 million passengers expected to fly to and from Munster’s busiest and most popular airport this year. This growth is facilitated by an excellent airport experience, friendly staff and a wide choice of routes. I expect that growth to continue through winter, with Aer Lingus recently announcing new winter services to Lyon and Tenerife, along with frequency increases on service to Lanzarote. There will be more good news for passengers across the South of Ireland soon as the team at Cork Airport work with our airline customers to finalise details of even more new routes.”

Carbon Per Passenger in June
daa continues to work in partnership with airlines and the aviation eco system to reduce the environmental impact of operations at its airports. In June, carbon emissions per passenger equated to 0.57kg at Dublin Airport, similar to the same month in 2022, despite the increase in traffic.

Passenger Advice For Summer
Passengers travelling out of Dublin Airport over the coming weeks and months are advised to be in their terminal two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul departure. Passengers travelling from Cork Airport are advised to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before their flight is due to depart. Those looking to park at either airport are well advised to book in advance. If the dates required are not available it is advised to plan to travel via an alternate mode such as by bus, by taxi or by getting dropped off.

27/06/2023

TUI has announced that from May 2024 it will carry passengers direct from Belfast International Airport to Cyprus and Tunisia and in addition will double its capacity of flights available from Belfast International Airport to Costa Dorada and Lanzarote.

The changes will provide holidaymakers with even greater choice on their destinations and the length of their holiday and provide more capacity on especially popular routes.

CYPRUS AND TUNISIA

The Larnaca region of Cyprus has plenty for families, couples and those seeking a hectic nightlife. From blue flag beaches and picturesque countryside to leafy waterfront promenades and vine wrapped tavernas Cyprus has something for everyone.

Flights will take off weekly every Thursday from May 16, 2024 until September 12, 2024. Northern Ireland holidaymakers will have the opportunity to discover stunning resorts including Ayia Napa, Nissi Beach, Protaras and Alaminos and can choose from a range of hotels and guest experiences including TUIs premium club brand Robinson; two TUI Scene hotels found in the heart of some of the biggest and best party destinations; two TUI Splashworld hotels that offer the ultimate in waterpark and family fun; and four TUI Blue hotels for a tailor made holiday with a focus on fitness, food and wellness.

Tunisia is an ideal holiday destination with its collection of ancient towns and villages offering markets, medinas and mosques while sweeping arcs of North African sands and calm waters greet you all along its Mediterranean coast.

TUI will operate weekly flights each Sunday from May 26, 2024 until September 29, 2024 and local holidaymakers can choose from resorts include Hammamet, Monastir, Port El Kantaoui, Skanes, Sousse, Yasmine Hammamet and Mahdia.

Along with TUI Splashworld and TUI Blue hotels, there will also be TUI Kids club making a big difference to family holidays with an exciting childcare programme; the ultimate all-inclusive experience with TUI Magic Life; and for beach lovers TUI Suneo for those who just want sun, sea and sand.

COSTA DORADA AND LANZAROTE

TUI will also double their flight programme to Costa Dorada and Lanzarote to provide holidaymakers with more choice on the length of their break with ten and eleven-night holiday options now available.

Welcoming the changes for TUIs Summer 2024 programme, Craig Morgan Head of Ireland for TUI, said: “We are delighted to be able to announce these exciting additions to our holiday programme for summer 2024 from Belfast International Airport.

“As well as doubling our capacity for holidaymakers travelling to Costa Dorada and Lanzarote we are thrilled to see the welcome return of Larnaca, Cyprus which is among one of our most requested destinations and the popular destination of Tunisia.

TUI ADDS TUNISIA AND LARNACA TO DESTINATIONS FROM BELFAST INTERNATIONAL FOR 2024

“We want every one of our customers to be able to create a holiday as unique as they are. These changes provide our customers with greater choice for the destination and duration of their holiday and when that’s coupled with the variety and choice of TUI hotels from premium, tailor made and all-inclusive to party resorts and family fun – we have brought everything together to help our customers create the perfect TUI holiday.”

Graham Keddie, Managing Director, Belfast International Airport, said: “TUI are one of our longest serving customers and we very much welcome the addition of new services to both Larnaca and Tunisia. These destinations have long been requested by our passengers and we are delighted that TUI have expanded their range of destinations to include them.”

TUI also recently announced it has doubled capacity of flights from Belfast International Airport to Florida. From next June, TUI will operate eight departures direct from Belfast to Florida throughout June and July using TUIs own Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Flights will take off weekly on Tuesdays and Saturday from June 18, 2024 offering fourteen-night holidays in Orlando.

26/06/2023

EASYJET LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO LUTON AND MANCHESTER FROM BELFAST CITY AIRPORT

FLIGHTS to London Luton and Manchester have taken off from Belfast City Airport today with easyJet, bringing the total number of destinations served by the airline to six.

Both year-round flights will operate up to four times a week and will help maintain connectivity between the regions with great value fares starting from £24.99 one way.

Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, said: “Since commencing operations at Belfast City Airport only two years ago with its route to London Gatwick, easyJet has moved from strength to strength.

“The addition of flights to London Luton and Manchester further boost its presence at Belfast City Airport, providing additional choice and ease for passengers.

“These new routes not only bolster our route network but underline our commitment to meeting customer demand and offering unparalleled connectivity across the UK.”

Both routes will operate four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Katy continued: “Passengers that choose to fly from Belfast City Airport will also benefit from unrivalled convenience due to our excellent location, five minutes from Belfast city centre, and our speedy security times.”

Ali Gayward, UK Country Manager at easyJet added: “We are delighted to be celebrating the launch of our new domestic service from Belfast City to London Luton and Manchester for the first time, further strengthening our network in Belfast City and providing our customers with even more direct and convenient domestic connections that we know will prove popular for business and leisure travellers alike.

“We are proud to be the largest airline in Northern Ireland and remain committed to offering customers great value fares and more choice when they fly with us.”

25/06/2023

A MILLION TRAVELLERS SET TO FLY FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT AS SCHOOLS BREAK FOR THE SUMMER

MORE than one million passengers will pass through Dublin Airport over the next 10 days as schools break for summer and thousands of families depart for their annual sun holiday and summer trips overseas.

Dublin Airport is reminding passengers due to fly over the coming period to be in their terminal two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours prior to a long-haul departure.

The busy summer season is well underway at Dublin Airport, with over 100,000 passengers arriving and departing each day during June and early July. Over 120,000 passengers will travel through the airport today (Sunday, June 25).

According to Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager at daa, the operator of Dublin Airport: "The schools are out and so are the swimming trunks and suitcases with the busy summer holiday season set to really get underway over the coming few weeks. Between 110,000 to 120,000 people will pass through Dublin Airport every day between now and early July as holiday-hungry travellers seek sun, fun, adventure and relaxation on the beaches of Europe and beyond.

“The team at Dublin Airport is ready to welcome each and every traveller and we look forward to getting their summer trip off to a smooth start. The busiest destinations for holidaymakers from Dublin Airport this summer will be Spain, North America and Portugal and we're also seeing big interest this year in Canada.”

In preparation for the busy summer period, a number of improvements have been made in and around the terminals at Dublin Airport to ensure high standards for passengers.

Graeme McQueen said: “The enhancements we’ve made, as part of the 15-point improvement plan we unveiled in March, came on the back of valuable feedback from passengers. We continue to listen closely to passengers to ensure we’re getting it right for them. One of the core aims of our plan is to get at least 90% of passengers through security screening in under 20 minutes this summer and we’ve exceeded this target over the past seven weeks, with 97% through in 20 minutes or less.”

Other improvements include faster free Wi-Fi speeds, 400+ additional seats at departure gates, the addition of designated family seating areas, a 20% increase in the number of taxis available, and 15% more active bus routes serving the airport.

Dublin Airport remains dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of the passenger journey and will continue to roll out further improvements over the weeks and months ahead which will greatly enhance the experience for all users of the airport.

Due to high demand, passengers are advised to book their parking in advance this summer. Those without a booking and unable to secure the dates they require online are advised to consider an alternate way of getting to the airport such as availing of one of the many bus routes that connect the airport with the rest of the island, taking a taxi or getting a friend or relative to drop them off.

23/06/2023

AER LINGUS REGIONAL NOW SERVES 13 DESTINATIONS FROM BELFAST CITY AIRPORT

AHEAD of the busy summer travel season, Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, has completed the launch of its full summer schedule from Belfast City Airport to 13 destinations across the UK.

This marks a significant milestone for the carrier, being the largest airline to operate at Belfast City Airport, further strengthening its commitment to providing air travel services to customers across Northern Ireland and beyond.

Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, commented:

“The summer is one of the busiest times of the year at Belfast City Airport, and we often have up to 10,000 passengers a day using the terminal.

“Aer Lingus Regional’s summer schedule incorporates flights to 13 destinations, including popular holiday locations such as Jersey and Isle of Man. This provides passengers with ultimate choice and convenience to help them make it a summer to remember.

“In addition to an extensive selection of routes, passengers who choose Aer Lingus Regional from Belfast City Airport can travel hassle-free thanks to our unrivalled city centre location and average security processing times of just six minutes.

“We look forward to the future of our partnership with Aer Lingus Regional and to greeting many more travellers to Belfast City Airport.”

Commenting on the announcement, Keith Butler, Chief Executive Officer at Emerald Airlines, said: “We are delighted to be providing a plethora of choice for those travelling to and from Belfast City. Whether it’s a city break in Manchester or in a summer weekend in Newquay, our destinations cater for those travelling for both business and leisure purposes. We are committed to providing the highest standard of customer service, ensuring seamless travel experiences for our passengers."

Passengers can now enjoy seamless connections from Belfast City Airport to Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Jersey, Isle of Man, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Newquay and Southampton.

Fares begin at only £39.99 one way.

Flights to all 13 destinations can be booked online now via aerlingus.com.

15/06/2023

NEW MALLORCA CHARTER SERVICES TAKE OFF FROM BELFAST CITY AIRPORT

PASSENGERS seeking summer sunshine can now set off to Palma de Mallorca from Belfast City Airport with the launch of two new services with TUI and Travel Solutions.

The new charter services, which took off on June 10 with TUI and will take off on June 17 with Travel Solutions, will operate each Saturday throughout the summer.

Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, commented:“As we head into the busy summer period at Belfast City Airport, we are pleased to further expand our network to provide Northern Ireland passengers with direct links to this popular holiday destination.

“Together with our partners TUI and Travel Solutions, we have no doubt that this new Mallorca charter service will appeal to a variety of travellers including families, couples and friends, due to its short flight time and the variety of top-quality accommodation options available.

“Those who travel to Mallorca from Belfast City Airport will also benefit from a hassle-free start to their journey thanks to our prime location, just five minutes from the city centre.

“Coupled with an average security processing time of just six minutes, passengers are guaranteed the ultimate choice and convenience when they choose Belfast City Airport this summer.”

For further information on charter services to Mallorca from Belfast City Airport, visit www.belfastcityairport.com/Flight-Information

06/06/2023

AIR CANADA RESUMES SEASONAL SERVICES FROM DUBLIN TO VANCOUVER

AIR Canada has resumed its non-stop seasonal services between Dublin and Vancouver, operating up to four-times weekly during the summer peak until September 30, 2023, and from Dublin to Montreal, operating up to three-times weekly during the summer peak until September 29, 2023. The summer service returns to build on Air Canada’s existing year-round non-stop service between Dublin Airport and Toronto.

Air Canada flights from Dublin Airport to Vancouver and Montreal will be operated with the airline’s most modern aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, accommodating 298 passengers as well as Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, accommodating 255 passengers, with a choice of three classes of service: Air Canada Signature Class, which features lie-flat seating, Premium Economy and Economy. All flights are timed to optimise connectivity to Air Canada's extensive North American network. Seats are available for booking at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada's Contact Centres, travel agencies or Air Canada Reservations.

“We are pleased with the return of our summer seasonal services from Dublin to Vancouver and Montreal for 2023,” said Bláithín O’Donnell, Air Canada Country Sales Manager Ireland. “Our customers in Ireland will benefit from even greater travel choice, a direct link from Dublin to all three of our hubs in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto during the summer season, as well as convenient onward travel options to destinations across the Americas. We look forward to welcoming our customers on board.”

“We are thrilled to announce the resumption of Air Canada's services to Dublin Airport, connecting Ireland, Montreal, and Vancouver," said Kenny Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of daa, the operator of Dublin Airport. "This brings exciting opportunities for both business and leisure passengers, with strong demand expected in both directions. In Vancouver, passengers can explore the stunning natural beauty of Stanley Park, embark on the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, or indulge in the vibrant culinary scene of Granville Island. Montreal offers a rich immersion in history, culture, and art, with iconic landmarks like Notre-Dame Basilica and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. We are dedicated to collaborating closely with Air Canada to promote and enhance their offerings, unlocking a world of attractions and experiences for Irish travellers.”

For full schedule details, please visit aircanada.com

In addition to the resumed services from Dublin Airport to Vancouver and Montreal, Air Canada currently offers year-round non-stop services from Dublin Airport to Toronto.

International Services
Air Canada’s international services onboard widebody aircraft offer a choice of three cabins: Air Canada Signature Class featuring lie-flat individual pods, Premium Economy featuring larger seats with additional leg room and premium services, and Economy featuring complimentary Chef-inspired and designed meals, wines, and beverages. All cabins have award-winning inflight entertainment screens at every seat with hours of complimentary onboard entertainment and the opportunity to purchase wi-fi connectivity. Additionally, for all Air Canada Aeroplan members there is free texting onboard wi-fi-equipped aircraft.

Air Canada has 27 Maple Leaf Lounges located in North America and worldwide for eligible customers.

Air Canada's onboard services on international flights showcase some of the best cuisine Canadian culinary talent has to offer with Air Canada's panel of celebrity chefs, including renowned Montreal chefs Antonio Park and Jérôme Ferrer and award-winning, Vancouver-based chefs David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij. Complementing the culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.

All customers have the opportunity to collect and redeem points with Aeroplan, Canada's leading loyalty programME, when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges, priority boarding and other benefits.

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