Aer Lingus has announced its planned transatlantic schedule for 2022, and there are some surprises in there…
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Fantastic news! I have family in Dublin and do a lot of business in many US cities. Flying across the Atlantic with Aer Lingus will be so handy next year..
Quick correction: Aer Lingus did launch Dublin to Minneapolis in summer 2019. It was cut in May 2020.
I'm a Dublin based, frequent Aer Lingus transatlantic flier.
All four of my transatlantic flights with Aer Lingus in the last two months have included announcements that you're not allowed to film/photo the crew or their operational procedures. Be warned Lucky for your next review.
Their IT systems are archaic. You can't change anything online once you've booked it, including changing seats. Have to call their dreadful call center, which takes an average of 45 minutes on hold and you're lucky if the operator has a clue what to do without your guidance. Their twitter account is fairly responsive though.
I had a throne seat booked and at check in was given a different seat and told the throne seat was booked by someone else, despite me showing them my booking. Ended up being a Z list Irish celebrity sitting in my throne seat.
Upon landing in ORD from DUB last month, I went to the United lounge (their partner and who I had a connecting flight with) and was told I couldn't use the lounge because Aer Lingus don't pay for it upon arrival. Check-in agent in Dublin had told me I could.
I made a mistake booking my flight, but since it was to US, I could cancel within 24 hours for full refund, which I did. Two months later, I'm still waiting for all of it to be refunded, 80% has been, remaining 20% hasn't.
If connecting to a United flight, Aer Lingus put their own dark green biz class tag on the luggage, which United's baggage handlers clearing don't recognize as priority, because my luggage consistently comes out with all the coach class bags, long after the bright colored United priority bags comes out.
But, it's just about worth all their hassles, once you know to expect it, because I do love being on board, Aer Lingus are consistently friendliest staff out there, food is solid and once you board in the US, you feel like you're already in Ireland.
I don't like flying DUB to USA. The security situation is terrible because they do not have Precheck.
Still good to see some other cities back, I had LAX booked for Feb but they pushed the launch back.
It is a shame they've cut the secondary cities. Would've liked to see some new routes - Denver and LAS in particular, the latter was close to happened a few years ago.
Eliminating BOS-MAN doesn't mean that some other carrier (AA or B6) plans to fly the route. Certainly not in 2022. But in 2023 some carrier will be on that route, I do believe.
The hartford flights should be brought back. They ran almost everyday during the summer and now you’re not bringing them back. Wheres the logic with that? You had a three year agreement with Connecticut. Not to mention you moved terminals in Boston and it’s a complete disaster. No parking and the delays in the baggage area for pick up is over an hour wait.
Is sad to see that they will not be flying to Miami.
Hopefully American would pick up that route.
I find it wonderful that Aer Lingus is joining the pricing "Cartel" with AA, BA, IB and AY when they do not even offer their passengers full (or even partial, AFAIK) Oneworld benefits...
Or is there any update on that ?
Fabulous news that the nonstop Seattle—Dublin route will return! In the past I always appreciated taking that route; it sure beat having to transfer either in the USA or in Europe to get Seattle—Dublin.
MAN was never a substitute for SNN - that story was speculation and local hysteria. It is possible that sime of the other DUB cut routes may return as Aer Lingus can be slow on route announcements. It is also possible that MAN flights need the aircraft capacity cut from DUB?
What do you mean they don't have Precheck? Have you actually used DUB or SNN for fl7ghts to the US? Most Aer Lingus flights to the US arrive there as domestic flights.
Nice to see Shannon is black for ✈️ flights from Boston a big win for the West of Ireland
It is very disappointing that the Hartford flights will not be restored. This was a full flight anytime I travelled and a lot of Connecticut people used this flight as a stepping stone to further European travel. I have heard so much talk about people wishing the flights would resume. What is the reason behind not continuing to offer this as a destination ? I thought Aer Lingus had a commitment to the State of Connecticut ! Is there a chance we could resume in 2023 ??
Can't get a refund for our flights to Minneapolis which were cancelled due to covid. And now you have stopped that route. So I am forced to take an extra trip in order to use them.
Dublin Airport security is top notch, moves quickly, especially in Terminal 2, where the transatlantic flights leave from. Can't remember ever having to wait more than 10 minutes.
Lack of direct flights to Seattle in the off season makes Aer Lingus a Summer only choice for me.
Very disappointed Hartford is not back on the list. The large Irish population in this area kept flights full. Now we need to deal with the nightmare of going to Boston or New York!
Great to see Aer Lingua flying to Shannon again- my favorite airport in the world!
I'm particularly not happy with this company as they sold me "discount" tickets from Hartford to Dublin to Lisbon for November 2020 when they weren't flying out of Hartford any more. When I attempted to get reimbursed for the $1400 the company stated these tickets had no value! That's for sure. Not happy here. Hartford school bus driver.
I'm not sure how big their commitment to Connecticut was to begin with . Governor Malloy bent over backwards (and then some) in order to convince Aer Lingus to even come here.
Angry Aer Lingus stopped the Hartford flights. Politics and Covid money keeping Shannon alive.
Delighted Shannon is back in service. It’s a small but very functional airport that serves central and western Ireland. Highly recommend you consider the Shannon service, you’ll be glad you did
Extremely disappointed the Hartford-Dublin flights won't return. Used it twice a year pre-COVID, after years of endless frustration with the US Majors flying BDL via their hubs in NY, Atlanta. Every single time they seemed to cancel/delay the US domestic flight, so I'd miss the international segment to Europe.
Worst than Ryanair wrong seats no priority boarding which we paid for changed flight times 3 times not good enough
I have been traveling for many years now back home via Shannon, it's an Airport used by so many, Dublin is too confusing and fir many a long trip west, it's always been Magical to me upon arrival feeling yes l am home, if it ain't broke don't fix it, can't wait the best Airport in the World. Thankful....
I do hope they improve the quality of their business class food, it really lets them down.
Hartford was originally launched almost 5 years ago on the basis of a $5 million grant from Connecticut state funds. Given it's position between NY and Boston it was never going to be anything other than another option for both cities. Minneapolis hopefully will return in 23. Montreal will be served by Air Canada in 22.
SWF (Newburgh) would be the ideal airport for a small airport market. It has a vast catchment area and norwegian proved it could work .. with 2 daily flights to Dublin.
Many would use such a route and Dublin would benefit, but when travelers have to go 80 to 130 miles to major airport, then Dublin ultimately, and Ireland as a whole misses out.
Missed opportunity Aer Lingus!!
Virgin will most likely return with Boston. Delta will be flying LHR/BOS in 22. Virgin will probably shadow them in Manchester
Dublin is one of two airports in Europe which does have US customs and border protection preclearance. Are you confusing it with another region ?
Yeah, it was great when Aer Lingus first came to BDL but I knew it wouldn't last forever. Nothing lasts forever at that airport.
Not as full as you think. You would think all those flights going out of BDL would be sold out but I heard differently.
I am bitterly disappointed that Aer Lingus is not resuming the Hartford Dublin flight. It was such a gift to our region and made getting to Ireland and continental Europe so hassle free. Now Boston and JFK, with all the traffic airport congestion and long lines inside and outside terminals, have again become a feature of travel for those of us in the Northeast who regularly fly to Ireland and the continent. Please, please bring the Hartford flight back.
I am disappointed that the DUB - MSP flight was the first to be cancelled. In all my lifetime, this would be the first time that I could fly directly without having to fly somewhere else first from Dublin to Minneapolis to visit my family there. In fact, I would have used that route for the first time in summer 2020. Now it's back to first flying from Dublin to whatever place else, wait for hours there and then get on a cramped plane with bad service to get to Minneapolis. And I am getting too old to enjoy that. Really disappointed.
The best think Aer Lingus ever did was have flights from Hartford to Dublin!! It made travel so much easier for so many. The flights were often full. Now we have to add hours on our trips to travel from Boston or New York. It definitely puts a damper on traveling. We are so disappointed on the cancellation of this route. Please bring it back!!!
So disappointed to see Hartford cut. Flew this flight and found it so convenient and was hoping to fly it in summer 22
The times I flew BDL - Dub the flights were full. Hopefully they will bring back seasonally.
Very disappointed with elimination of Bradley in Hartford. I have a voucher and looks like Boston which is very inconvenient for those traveling to Western Mass or Connecticut.
Disappointed to see the MSP route being cut. This would've been the very first time that I would be able to go from Dublin to Minneapolis on a direct flight. You can't even book a flight to Minneapolis on their website, which used to be possible even before they added Minneapolis to their routes. Funnily enough you can book a flight to New Orleans, which has never been an Aer Lingus route. Suppose I don't get to use the voucher I got for the cancelled Minneapolis flight from summer 2020 and Aer Lingus just stole 850 quid from me.
Awww, So sad to see AerLingus will not be flying out of Bradley Field. It was the only transatlantic flight from Hartford. We used it many times and hope it returns.
So sad about the Hartford flight not returning. This was a wonderful service serving a lot of people. Please reconsider…
Sad to read that the MSP to DUB route will not be reinstated. That flight was surprisingly profitable according to crew members I spoke about the route. Each time I flew that direct route the plane was 85-90% occupied. If I had known the route would not be reinstated, then I would have asked for my funds back and not a voucher.
Very disappointed that the Bradley-Hartford to Dublin flights will not be available in 2022. They were such a gift. Being able to avoid the arduous hassle of flying from JFK or Boston was a dream. I went to Ireland every year then. Now, I shall be rethinking. I have many friends who are equally disappointed.
Too bad about the Bradley-Dublin route not being reinstated. This was such a convenient and popular option for many in the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts areas. Saves so much time and expense compared to flying out of Boston or New York. Hope Aer Lingus reconsider for their next schedule.
The Hartford flight was amazing. It was the best flight and much easier than getting to Boston and New York. Parking was cheaper, flight was easy, great to be able to connect to Europe from Bradley. This stinks, was hoping to go to Europe in 2022, now I wont. 🙁
Please bring back Hartford. Easy access, excellent airport facilities and super fast.
The Hartford to Dublin flight was one of the most convenient international connections I have ever made. I would be booking it today for this year and next if it existed. Please consider bringing it back. It was very very much appreciated and made life much easier. Thanks.
Please bring back Hartford! We flew out of there 3 years ago and LOVED the convenience and service!! Now retired and hope to travel twice a year to Europe but SO disappointed it won’t be on Aer Lingus 🙁
I flew Hartford to Dublin 3 times in 2019 for work and it was so convenient and appreciated. I am booking a flight this month for Dublin and unfortunately, cannot leave from Bradley. Hopefully, the flights out of Bradley will be back by end of year.
Just joining the chorus of folks who long for the return of Aer Lingus flights out of Bradley airport. Disappointed to see them not returning summer 2022 as hoped for.
I am so disappointed to see Aer Lingus not flying direct from Hartford anymore. My last trip to Dublin was January 2022 before all hell broke loose. Was looking forward to maybe traveling again Oct. 2022. My 3 flights I had the past few years were so smooth and quick. Hope it comes back to Hartford.
We live in Europe and don’t want travel to the US until Bradley flights are back. Other US airports are a nightmare. Please bring these back.
We really enjoyed the flights out of BDL and used Aer Lingus to fly throughout Europe.
YES! Aer Lingus needs to come back
to BDL! There are plenty of folks
wanting to get back in the air!
BDL is a great airport to fly in &
out! =) I want to see Ireland
soon! Please reconsider!
The BDL to DUB flights were great. I took multiple personal and business flights to Europe (Dublin, London, Paris, and Vienna) from BDL on Are Lingus. So much more convenient than JFK. I will have to rethink my personal travel if I have to go to JFK instead of BDL. For business, I am still forced to go to JFK, but JFK has tons of flights to Europe, unless I am going Ireland, I doubt I will fly them out of JFK.
I was disappointed that Aer Lingus is not returning to Hartford. My daughter lives in Ireland and was hoping to visit more however other airports are not as easy to get to. Please reconsider !
Yes please return to BDL. The flights were often full and even overbooked . Even one flight a week! It will be full! Please!
I’m very disappointed that the Birmingham UK via Dublin to Bradley Int Hartford won’t be continuing…. This is such a good travel route!! Hoping the powers to be could reconsider!!
Please return your flights from Hartford. It was my connection to Europe without the hassle and expense of going through Boston.
Need the BDL reinstated please. Please?
“Please” is the magic word that grants wishes.
Bradley Airport puleeze!
I would love to see the return of the Hartford to Dublin flights, every time I took the flight it was pretty much full both ways so they must have been making money from it. Having lived in Ct now for 42 years it made so much easier to catch a flight from Hartford rather than Boston.
Let me know when you plan to resume Flight to Hartford. I will book at minimum 3 round trips per year.
SO miss the Dublin to Hartford non stop. Please reinstate it or even Hartford to Manchester (OMG that would be fantastic). We miss you Aer Lingus
I SO miss the Dublin to Hartford non stop. Please reinstate it or even Hartford to Manchester (OMG that would be fantastic). We miss you Aer Lingus
Please, please, please resume Hartford to Dublin direct flights!
My husband and I live in Dublin and Hartford and really hate flying to/from JFK and Boston.
We also often use this route for business as well!
As a business traveler - I have choices for JFK/ BOS -but not BDL. I use other airlines to get to JFK/BOS -but if BDL comes back, I would switch to aer lingus
The Hartford to Dublin flights are very important for this area. Please return these flights!
BDL to DUB is sorely missed. Aer Lingus is missing out on a lot of passengers, those of us forced to go from BOS or JFK have a lot of other airlines to choose from.
My family flew BDL-DUB for every summer that it has been available. The flights were full. We’d really like to see Aer Lingus bring the route back. Bradley Airport routinely ranks in the top five airports in the US, too.
I was flying from Bradley to Dublin 3+ times a year. When the route started the planes were more than 1/2 empty, but as the years went on they were packed! I hope they bring this route back, it was so convenient for me to take a long weekend several times a year to see family, I dread having to leave from NY! Please bring Aer Lingus back to this market, it’s a very popular route!
I loved the bdl dub flight as I could then transfer onto a European destination. On the way back I’d always spend a few days in Dublin. Pls bring it back
Please bring back the BDL to dub flights. I was a regular on them. It's always my first stop to Europe, which avoids new York and Boston.
Please please bring back the BDL to DUB or even SNN route!!! We love it and my family are (were) frequent users of this route. PLEASE
I am so disappointed they are not bringing back the Bradley/Dublin flight. Until the pandemic, I flew to Germany via Dublin every year. Without the Dublin flight, it's unlikely that I'd choose Aer Lingus from New York or Boston.
Please come back to Bradley Airport. We had the best trip in 2018 and had booked another for April 2020 canceled by the pandemic. We love Ireland and are getting on in years so much easier than driving to Logan for us.
Please please come back to Bradley ! I took this flight in 2017 and it was delightful! I want to return to Ireland as do a lot of my friends but we just hate Flying out of NY - ugh
We need the Bradley flight back please… bdl Dublin or even Shannon… we don’t care … it was a wonderful flight
I have to go back to England several times over the last few years which has meant either train to Boston or driving the horrid trip to a NY airport. The Bradley flight was always very good and the airport in my mind better than either Boston or NY. Lasy I heard is "might be 2023" with the new parking etc location surely and trans-Atlantic flight of any sort from CT is a must.
We need the Hartford flight back. I flew this several times a year and the plane was always full! Way more convenient than Boston or NYC. Now I’m forced to fly a different airline.
We need the Hartford flight back. I flew this several times a year and the plane was always full! Way more convenient than Boston or NYC. Now I’m forced to fly a different airline.
They need to resume flights from Hartford, CT! It's so much easier to fly out of Hartford than the larger airports.
PLEASE bring back flights to and from Hartford (BDL Flying out of Boston or NY is painful!
The Bradley Airport flights were great.I hope they bring them back.I would travel to Ireland twice a year from Hartford.Getting to JFK or BOS is not that easy and a bid cost factor not to mention time.A lot of people miss that airport.
I USED TO USE THE HARTFORD/DUBLIN FLIGHTS A LOT, BOTH FOR TRAVEL TO IRELAND AND FOR CONNECTIONS TO EUROPE. IT WAS SO CONVENIENT, SO I AM SORRY THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESUMED.
Same here. It's a time saver and a stress relief to fly from Bradley Airport. No traffic, plenty onsite and local parking, efficient security. Bring it back!!
Please resume flights from Bradley to Dublin! It was easily the best way for myself and my family from Connecticut to visit my family in Ireland!
Hartford to Dublin was a fantastic flight option - I took this flight several times and greatly preferred it to having to go to NY or Boston.
Please bring back the Hartford Bradley to Dublin route! We want to take a family trip to Ireland in 2023 and have Dublin be our hub for all international travel.
Please bring back flight from Hartford to Dublin .
Made flying to Ireland/Europe a much easier option
It's unfortunate that such a great flight option for Hartford to Dublin started in 2016 and effectively ended in 2020 with the pandemic and business rethinking. The route seemed well utilized by New England travelers and I was looking forward to taking it again in 2023.
Please bring back the Hartford to Dublin flight. I regularly flew it 2-4 times a year and now am stuck flying out of Boston which is horrible. My family in London also used it 1-2 times a year to fly here and picking them up in Boston is also horrible.
Please, please come back to Bradley/Hartford. It is a great service to all in area and could be marketed as the great time saver it is as an option to JFK/Boston, for so many European cities.
Loved the flight from Hartford to Dublin and it opens up to Europe. Please bring back the Hartford to Dublin route!
Our family was planning to use Aer Lingus out of Hartford next summer--2023. I hope it's back by then. We need that flight in central CT
Yes we are chewing at the bit to return to the UK and Ireland. But without Aer Lingus operating out of Bradley I am afraid we will not be doing it this year. Please return to CT!
I agree with posters. Boston is not as easy to get to for those of us unwilling to drive from Western MA or CT. I used the Bradley route several times and want to use it again! I even added a few days stay in Dublin!! It's really missed for the region. I just flew Aer Lingus and it appeared staff weren't sure if Bradley flights would return. I will probably look for another route from Hartford to Washington to EU on United if need be.
For years leading to ‘Covid’ closure, I flew AerLingus’, “fully booked” jet direct to/from Bradley-Hartford and Dublin and “avoided” 3+hour highway gridlock to JFK or Boston airports. To me, this deletion is horrid. Flying AerLingus was sheer pleasure with excellent service. Vacations in beautiful Ireland were “easy” to achieve.
For everyone who has been hoping that Aer Lingus would bring the Hartford-Dublin route back...some good news. The Hartford Courant is reporting that Aer Lingus is bringing back the BDL-DUB flight seasonally from March 26, 2023 through October - at which point AerLingus will evaluate the passenger numbers and decide whether to make the flight year-round. Flights will be operated on the A321Neo and are already bookable.