{"id":426768,"date":"2026-05-01T10:18:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/426768\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:18:08","slug":"aer-lingus-expands-summer-schedule-with-new-short-haul-routes-from-dublin-and-cork-the-irish-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/426768\/","title":{"rendered":"Aer Lingus expands summer schedule with new short-haul routes from Dublin and Cork \u2013 The Irish Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/tags\/aer-lingus\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/tags\/aer-lingus\/\">Aer Lingus<\/a> will expand its summer schedule this weekend by introducing three new short-haul routes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">A new service from Cork to Nice will commence on Saturday, while two new routes from Dublin to Norway\u2019s capital Oslo and Asturias in the north of Spain, will also take off for the first time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">Seasonal routes from Dublin to Pisa in Italy\u2019s Tuscany region, Catania in Sicily, Nantes in France, and the Greek islands of Santorini and Corfu, will also return this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">On its long-haul network, the airline\u2019s Dublin-Denver service is also back for the summer, offering direct flights. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">\u201cSituated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is growing in popularity with outdoor enthusiasts keen to explore the spectacular scenery, hiking, and outdoor activities,\u201d Aer Lingus said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-it-article-body__interstitial-link\">[\u00a0<a aria-label=\"Open related story\" class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishtimes.com\/opinion\/2026\/05\/01\/aer-lingus-flight-cancellations-no-reason-was-given-nor-inquiry-made-if-my-rebooking-would-suit\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aer Lingus flight cancellations: I was not even asked if changed flight date would suit meOpens in new window<\/a>\u00a0]<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">Aer Lingus will also introduce a further two new short-haul services this summer from Dublin to Montpellier in France from May 19th, and from Cork to Santiago, from June 1st. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">For those hoping to explore the Scottish Highlands, a new Aer Lingus Regional flight, operated by Emerald Airlines, will also begin service to Inverness from May 21st, while a new route to Tours in France will fly from June 6th.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">Aer Lingus will operate a total of 24 routes from Ireland to North America in summer 2026, including two new routes to Raleigh-Durham, which took off earlier this month, and Pittsburgh from May 25th. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">These routes build on the airline\u2019s Dublin hub strategy, which supports connections between North America and the airline\u2019s European network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">Aer Lingus chief strategy and planning officer Reid Moody said: \u201cAer Lingus is launching three new routes from Dublin and Cork this weekend, alongside the return of some of our most popular seasonal destinations. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">\u201cOur summer schedule provides customers with even greater choice and flexibility for sun, culture and adventure closer to home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">\u201cThe return of our Dublin-Denver service, together with new routes to Raleigh-Durham and Pittsburgh, further strengthens our transatlantic offering for the summer season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph paywall \">Aer Lingus, founded in 1936, operates more than 100 routes from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Knock to Europe, the UK and North America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Aer Lingus will expand its summer schedule this weekend by introducing three new short-haul routes. 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