Aer Lingus
IATA EI	ICAO EIN	Callsign SHAMROCK
Founded		1936
Hubs		Dublin Airport Cork Airport Belfast International Airport
Focus cities		Shannon Airport
Frequent flyer program		Gold Circle Club
Member lounge		Gold Circle Club
Fleet size		41
Destinations		71
Parent company		Aer Lingus Group plc
Headquarters		Dublin, Ireland
Key people		John Sharman (Chairman), Dermot Mannion (CEO)
Website: www.aerlingus.com

Aer Lingus is the flag carrier of Ireland. Based at Dublin Airport, it operates 41 Airbus aircraft serving Europe, Africa and North America. The airline is 29.4% owned by Ryanair and 25.4% owned by the Irish government; it was floated on the Dublin and London Stock Exchanges on 2 October 2006, following prior government approval (the government previously owned 85% of the airline). Aer Lingus is a former member of the Oneworld airline alliance, which it left on 31 March 2007.^[1] The company employs 4,000 people and has revenue of €1.3 billion as of 2007. Its motto is Enjoy your flight. Aer Lingus transferred 9.3 million passengers in 2007. Aer Lingus has its own frequent flyer programme, the Gold Circle Club programme, featuring three tiers - Gold, Prestige and Elite. Image File history File links Aerlinguslogo. ... IATA airline designators, sometimes called IATA reservation codes, are two-character codes assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the worlds airlines in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 762. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ICAO airline code. ... Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number. ... An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... Private spiral ramp access to the main terminal building of Dublin (Áth Cliath) Airport Dublin Airport (IATA: DUB, ICAO: EIDW), or Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath in Irish, is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority plc. ... Cork Airport, (Irish: Aerfort Chorcaí) (IATA: ORK, ICAO: EICK) is one of the three principal international airports in the Republic of Ireland (along with Dublin and Shannon). ... BFS redirects here. ... In the airline industry, a focus city is a location that is not a hub, but from which the airline has flights to at least several destinations other than its hubs. ... Shannon International Airport (IATA: SNN, ICAO: EINN), or Aerfort na Sionna in Irish is one of Irelands primary three airports (along with Dublin Airport and Cork Airport). ... Membership cards of FFP This article is about airline frequent flyer programs. ... The lounge at ZRH, Switzerland An airport lounge is a lounge owned by a particular airline (or jointly operated by several carriers). ... A holding company is a company that owns enough voting stock in another firm to control management and operations by influencing or electing its board of directors. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... For other uses, see Dublin (disambiguation). ... A Chairman is the presiding officer of a meeting, organization, committee, or other deliberative body. ... Dermot Mannion is the Chief executive officer of Aer Lingus, Irelands national airline. ... Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the job of having the ultimate executive responsibility or authority within an organization or corporation. ... National airlines redirects here. ... Private spiral ramp access to the main terminal building of Dublin (Áth Cliath) Airport Dublin Airport (IATA: DUB, ICAO: EIDW), or Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath in Irish, is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority plc. ... Airbus S.A.S. (pronounced in English, in French, and in German) is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace concern. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... North American redirects here. ... Ryanair (ISEQ: RYA, LSE: RYA, NASDAQ: RYAAY) is an Irish airline headquartered in Dublin, with its biggest operational base at London Stansted Airport in the UK. It is Europes largest low-cost carrier and is one of the worlds largest and most successful airlines (whether in terms of... The Government (Irish: ) [ral̪ˠt̪ˠəs̪ˠ n̪ˠə heːɼən̪ˠ] is the cabinet that exercises executive authority in the Republic of Ireland. ... is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Oneworld (disambiguation). ... An airline alliance is an agreement between two or more airlines to cooperate for the foreseeable future on a substantial level. ... is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

History

Early years

Aer Lingus was founded in April 1936 with an authorised capital of £100,000. Pending legislation for Government investment through a parent company, Aer Lingus was associated with Blackpool and West Coast Air Services which advanced the money for the first aircraft, and operated with Aer Lingus under the common title "Irish Sea Airways". ^[2][3] Aer Lingus Teoranta was registered as an airline on 22 May 1936.^[4] The name, Aer Lingus is an anglicisation of the Irish form Aer Loingeas which means Air Fleet (as does one Russian airline, Aeroflot). The name was originally proposed by Richard F O'Connor, who was Cork County Surveyor at the time, and an aviation enthusiast. Five days after being registered as an airline, its first service began between Baldonnel Airfield in Dublin and Whitechurch in Bristol, England, using a six-seater De Havilland 84 Dragon (registration EI-ABA) (Photo) biplane which was named Iolar (Eagle). is the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... JSC Aeroflot - Russian Airlines (Russian: ) (MICEX:AFLT RTS:AFLT), or Aeroflot (Russian: ) as the airline is commonly known, is the Russian flag carrier and the largest airline in Russia. ... A former UK Parliament constituency in Ireland, returning two Members of Parliament. ... Casement Aerodrome or Baldonnel Aerodrome (IATA: N/A, ICAO: EIME) is an airfield to the south west of Dublin, Ireland situated off the N7 main road route to the south and south west. ... This article is about the English city. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see De Havilland (disambiguation). ... The de Havilland Dragon was a commericial aircraft designed and built by the de Havilland company. ...

Later that year, the airline acquired its second aircraft, a De Havilland 86 Express (DH86A) named "Éire", a four engined biplane with a capacity of 14 passengers.^[3] This aircraft provided the first air link between Dublin and London by extending the Bristol service to Croydon. At the same time, the DH84 Dragon was used to inaugurate an Aer Lingus service on the Dublin-Liverpool route. For other uses, see De Havilland (disambiguation). ...

The Aer Lingus short-haul fleet now consists exclusively of Airbus A320 family aircraft.

The airline was established as the national carrier under the Air Navigation and Transport Act (1936).^[4] In 1937, the Irish government created Aer Rianta (now called Dublin Airport Authority), a company to assume financial responsibility for the new airline and the entire country's civil aviation infrastructure. In April 1937, Aer Lingus became wholly owned by the Irish government via Aer Rianta. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (2027 × 1357 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (2027 × 1357 pixel, file size: 3. ... // A short haul domestic flight is commonly categorized into being no longer than 500 miles or under 1. ... The Airbus A320 family of short- to medium-range commercial passenger airliners are manufactured by Airbus. ... Dublin Airport Authority plc (known until 1st October 2004 as Aer Rianta cpt1) is the state owned airport authority in the Republic of Ireland. ...

In 1938 Iolar was replaced by a de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide and a second DH86B was also purchased. Two Lockheed L-14s arrived in 1939, Aer Lingus' first all-metal aircraft. The de Havilland DH 89 Dragon Rapide was a successful British short-haul passenger airliner of the 1930s. ... The Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra was a civil cargo and passenger aircraft built by the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation during the late 1930s. ...

In January 1940, a new airport was completed in the Dublin suburb of Collinstown and Aer Lingus moved their operations there. A new DC-3 was bought and new services to Liverpool and an internal service to Shannon were inaugurated. The airline's services were curtailed during World War II with the sole route being to Liverpool or Barton Aerodrome Manchester depending on the fluctuating security situation. Private spiral ramp access to the main terminal building of Dublin (Áth Cliath) Airport Dublin Airport (IATA: DUB, ICAO: EIDW), or Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath in Irish, is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority plc. ... The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing, propeller-driven aircraft, which revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s and is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made (also see Boeing 707 and Boeing 747). ... For other uses, see Liverpool (disambiguation). ... Shannon Airport (IATA Airport Code; SNN, ICAO Airport Code; EINN) is Irelands main transatlantic airport. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Located in Greater Manchester, UK. Barton Aerodrome was the Worlds first municipal airport, opening in 1929. ...

Post-war expansion

On 9 November 1945, regular services were resumed with an inaugural flight to London. From this point on Aer Lingus planes, initially mostly Douglas DC-3s, were painted in a silver and green livery, and the airline's first flight attendants were introduced. In 1946, a new Anglo-Irish agreement gave Aer Lingus exclusive UK traffic rights in exchange for a 40% holding by BOAC and British European Airways (BEA). Because of Aer Lingus' growth the airline bought seven new Vickers Viking planes in 1947, however, these proved to be uneconomical and were soon sold. is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing, propeller-driven aircraft, which revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s and is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made (also see Boeing 707 and Boeing 747). ... After technical problems with the Comet, BOAC resumed jet service with imported Boeing 707s. ... For other uses of BEA see Bea British European Airways, or BEA, was formed in 1946 by an Act of Parliament. ... this is an article about the single-engined amphibian Vickers Viking of 1918. ...

In 1947, Aerlínte Éireann came into existence with the purpose of operating transatlantic flights to New York from Ireland. Three new Lockheed Constellations were ordered but a financial crisis prevented the service from starting. The Constellations were then sold to BOAC and the transatlantic service was put on hold. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, Aer Lingus introduced new routes to Brussels, Amsterdam and Rome. Because of the expanding route structure the airline became one of the first to order Vickers Viscount 700s in 1951, placed in service in April 1954. In 1956, Aer Lingus introduced a new, green-top livery with a white lighting flash down the windows and the Irish flag displayed on each plane's fin. This article is about the state. ... The Lockheed Constellation, affectionately known as the “Connie”, was a four-engine propeller-driven airliner built by Lockheed between 1943 and 1958 at its Burbank, California, USA, facility. ... After technical problems with the Comet, BOAC resumed jet service with imported Boeing 707s. ... This article is about the settlement itself. ... For other uses, see Amsterdam (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rome (disambiguation). ... The Viscount was a medium-range turboprop airliner introduced in 1953 by Vickers-Armstrongs, making it the first such aircraft to enter service in the world. ...

First transatlantic service

Aer Lingus used the Carvair automobile freighter with little economic success.

On 28 April 1958, Aerlínte Éireann operated the first transatlantic service from Shannon to New York. Three Lockheed Super Constellations were used for the thrice-weekly service. The aircraft were leased from the American airline Seaboard and Western while Irish cabin crews were used. This arrangement continued until 1 January 1960 when Aerlínte Éireann was renamed Aer Lingus - Irish International Airlines. Aer Lingus entered the jet-age on 14 December 1960 when three Boeing 720s were delivered for use on the New York route, as well as for the newest Aer Lingus destination, Boston. Carvair loading a car at Bristol Airport, Bristol, England, in 1965. ... Carvair loading a car at Bristol Airport, Bristol, England, in 1965. ... Aer Lingus Carvair loading a car at Bristol Airport, Bristol, England, in 1965 The Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair was a Douglas DC-4 converted to carry 22 passengers and 5 front-loaded cars. ... is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... Shannon is a name originated in Ireland and is directly linked to the countrys longest river. ... This article is about the state. ... TWA was one of the most well-known Constellation operators. ... Seaboard World Airlines, an international all-cargo airline based in the United States. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pan Am 707 The Boeing 707 is a four engined commercial passenger jet aircraft developed by Boeing in the early 1950s. ... This article is about the state. ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ...

In 1963, Aer Lingus added Carvair's to the fleet. With this aircraft, five cars could be transported by loading them into the fuselage through the nose of the aircraft. The Carvair proved to be uneconomic for the airline, partly due to the rise of car ferry services by sea and the aircraft were then used for freight services until disposed of. The Boeing 720s proved to be a success for the airline on the transatlantic routes. In 1964, Aer Lingus took delivery of the larger Boeing 707. Aer Lingus Carvair loading a car at Bristol Airport, Bristol, England, in 1965 The Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair was a Douglas DC-4 converted to carry 22 passengers and 5 front-loaded cars. ... Pan Am 707 The Boeing 707 is a four engined commercial passenger jet aircraft developed by Boeing in the early 1950s. ... The Boeing 707 is an American four-engine commercial passenger jet airliner developed by Boeing in the early 1950s. ...

BAC One-Eleven of Aer Lingus at Zurich Airport in 1975

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Jet aircraft

Conversion of the European fleet to jet equipment began in 1965 when the BAC One-Eleven started services from Dublin and Cork to Paris and via Manchester to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. A new livery was adopted in the same year, with a large green shamrock on the fin and titles of Aer Lingus-Irish International just above the plane's windows. In 1966, the remainder of the company's shares held by Aer Rianta were transferred to the Minister for Finance. The British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven, also known as the BAC 1-11, the BAC-111 or the BAC-1-11, was a British short-range jet airliner of the 1960s and 1970s. ... For other uses, see Dublin (disambiguation). ... This article is about the city in the Republic of Ireland. ... This article is about the capital of France. ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ... The Shamrock Oxalis acetosella as The Shamrock The shamrock, an unofficial symbol of Ireland and Boston, Massachusetts, is a three-leafed old white clover, sometimes (rarely nowadays) Trifolium repens (white clover, known in Irish as seamair bhán) but more usually today Trifolium dubium (lesser clover, Irish: seamair bhuí). However... Dublin Airport Authority plc (known until 1st October 2004 as Aer Rianta cpt1) is the state owned airport authority in the Republic of Ireland. ... The Minister for Finance is the senior minister at the Department of Finance (An Roinn Airgeadais) in the Irish Government. ...

In 1966, the route from Shannon to Montreal and onward to Chicago was inaugurated. Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (well-being through harmony) Coordinates: , Country Province Region Montréal Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ...

In 1968, flights from Belfast in Northern Ireland to New York were started. The service was soon suspended due to the beginning of the Troubles in the area. 1969 saw the introduction of Boeing 737s to the Aer Lingus fleet to cope with the high demand for flights between the cities of Dublin and London. Aer Lingus later extended the 737 flights to all of their European network. This article is about the city in Northern Ireland. ... Northern Ireland (Irish: , Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a constituent country of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... For other uses, see Troubles (disambiguation) and Trouble. ... The Boeing 737 is a short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliner. ... For other uses, see Dublin (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

1970s to 1990s

In 1970, Aer Lingus took delivery of two Boeing 747s for use on the transatlantic routes. A third was later added to the fleet but one was leased out because it was not profitable at first for the company to fly 747s across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1974, a new livery was unveiled and the word International disappeared from the fuselage titles on Aer Lingus planes. The livery included two different colors of blue and one green, plus the white shamrock on the tail/fin. The Boeing 747, sometimes nicknamed the Jumbo Jet,[4][5] is a long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing in the United States. ...

In September 1979, Aer Lingus became the first airline other than Alitalia to be used by Pope John Paul II. The pontiff flew aboard a specially modified Boeing 747 (EI-ASI or St. Patrick) from Rome to Dublin and later from Shannon to Boston. In the early 1980s the 707s were phased out. Airbus A321-100 lands at London Heathrow airport Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane (Italian for Alitalia - Italian Air Lines) (BIT: AZA10) is the flag carrier airline of Italy. ... Coat of Arms of Pope John Paul II. The Letter M is for Mary, the mother of Jesus, to whom he held strong devotion Pope John Paul II (Latin: , Italian: Giovanni Paolo II, Polish: Jan PaweÅ‚ II) born   []; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) reigned as the 264th Pope of... For other uses, see Rome (disambiguation). ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ...

In 1984, a fully-owned subsidiary, Aer Lingus Commuter, was formed so that Aer Lingus could fly to larger cities in Ireland and Britain whose flying time from Dublin did not require jet planes. These services were operated primarily by five of the Belfast-built Shorts 360 after conducting a trial with the Shorts 330. Around this time Aer Lingus purchased a majority sharehold in the cargo airline Aer Turas, owner of some DC-8 freighter jets. The Shorts 360 is a commuter aircraft built by Short Brothers of Belfast, Northern Ireland, which is now a division of Bombardier of Canada. ... Short C-23 Sherpa The Shorts 330 is a small transport aircraft created by Short Brothers. ... FedEx DC-10 Cargo airlines (or airfreight carriers, and derivatives of these names) are airlines dedicated to the transport of cargo. ... Aer Turas Teoranta was an Irish airline and later a freight operator based in Dublin Ireland from 1962 until July 2003. ... The Douglas DC-8 is a four-engined jet airliner, manufactured between 1959 and 1972. ...

Between 1987 and 1989, new Boeing 737s arrived to replace the older ones, and 6 Fokker F50s were added to the Commuter fleet. During 1990, after the passage of the deregulation act for the airline industry in Ireland, Aer Lingus had to reconsider its operational policies. The BAC 1-11s were retired and 5 new 737s arrived. In 1991, 4 Saab 340Bs arrived at the commuter division to replace the Shorts 360 planes. By 1992 Aer Lingus's entire original 737-200 fleet had been replaced and was now the first operator in the world of all three versions of the second generation 737. These were the -300, -400 and -500 series, although the -300 did not last long in Aer Lingus service. The Boeing 737 is a short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliner. ... Fokker F50 VLM Airlines Fokker F50 The Fokker F50 was a small turboprop-powered airliner designed as a refinement of and successor to the highly successful Fokker Friendship. ... The BAC 1-11, or One-Eleven, was a short-range jet airliner designed by Hunting Aircraft and produced by the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) after Hunting was merged with several other British aviation firms in 1960. ... The Saab 340 is a Swedish two-engine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by a partnership between Saab and Fairchild Aircraft in a 65:35 ratio. ... The Shorts 360 is a commuter aircraft built by Short Brothers of Belfast, Northern Ireland, which is now a division of Bombardier of Canada. ...

Airbus operations

In 1994, Aer Lingus started direct services between Dublin and the United States using the Airbus A330 and in May of that year Aer Lingus operated the first A330 ETOPS service on the North Atlantic route. This led to the phasing out of the Boeing 747 and the briefly operated Boeing 767-300ER. On 2 October 1995, the Boeing 747 service ceased operations after twenty-five years of service. By that time, over 8 million people had travelled across the Atlantic in Aer Lingus Boeing 747s. The late 1990s saw Aer Lingus return to Belfast with a service to New York via Shannon. Newark International Airport in New Jersey was also added as a destination. Since then these flights have been suspended. For other uses, see Dublin (disambiguation). ... The Airbus A330 is a large-capacity, wide-body, medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner. ... Air Canada Airbus A330 The Airbus A330 is a large_capacity medium_to_long_range commercial passenger airplane manufactured by Airbus. ... ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards) is an acronym for an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rule permitting twin-engined commercial air transports to fly routes that, at some points, are farther than a distance of 60 minutes flying time from an emergency or diversion airport with one... For other uses, see Atlantic (disambiguation) The Atlantic Ocean is Earths second-largest ocean, covering approximately one-fifth of its surface. ... The Boeing 747, sometimes nicknamed the Jumbo Jet,[4][5] is a long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing in the United States. ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ... is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... This article is about the city in Northern Ireland. ... Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA Airport Code EWR; ICAO Airport Code KEWR) is an international airport within the city limits of both Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

On 1 February 2001, Aer Lingus Commuter was merged back into the mainline operation. Following the attacks of September 11, 2001 Aer Lingus' business was severely reduced. Staff numbers were cut, destinations were dropped and the fleet was reduced. The airline has since weathered the storm and is back in profit - this has largely been achieved through a strategy of lowering the airline's cost base, updating the fleet with modern Airbus equipment and developing new routes to mainland European destinations (Aer Lingus had previously largely neglected mainland Europe in favour of US and British destinations). They are currently positioning themselves as competition to the European no-frills airlines, such as Ryanair, easyJet, Volare and Germanwings, while offering intercontinental flights as well. Business class travel and cargo provisions for short haul flights have both been phased out. is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks carried out in the United States on September 11, 2001. ... Airbus S.A.S. (pronounced in English, in French, and in German) is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace concern. ... This article is about the marketing concept. ... Ryanair (ISEQ: RYA, LSE: RYA, NASDAQ: RYAAY) is an Irish airline headquartered in Dublin, with its biggest operational base at London Stansted Airport in the UK. It is Europes largest low-cost carrier and is one of the worlds largest and most successful airlines (whether in terms of... EasyJet (LSE: EZJ), styled as easyJet, is a low cost airline officially known as easyJet Airline Company Limited, based at London Luton Airport. ... Airbus A320 of Volareweb. ... Germanwings is a low-cost airline based in Cologne and Bonn, Germany. ...

Airbus A321-200 landing

On 27 October 2005, Aer Lingus announced their first scheduled service to Asia from March 2006 as Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, where Chief Executive Dermot Mannion was based when at Emirates Airline.^[5] Despite the Aer Lingus press release describing it as the first long haul service outside the United States, there had in fact been a previous service to Montreal, Canada from 1966-1979. The great circle distance of 5926 kilometres (3682 miles) is comparable to the current service to Chicago but Los Angeles remains Aer Lingus' longest route at 8338 kilometers (5181 miles). At the same time Mr. Mannion linked the funding of new long haul aircraft to replace the A330 fleet with the privatisation of the airline. The Dubai service ceased in March 2008. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 510 pixelsFull resolution (2741 × 1749 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 510 pixelsFull resolution (2741 × 1749 pixel, file size: 1. ... The Airbus A320 is a short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Airbus. ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Interior view of Dubai International Airport Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) (Arabic: مطار دبي الدولي) is the international airport serving Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates. ... Dermot Mannion is the Chief executive officer of Aer Lingus, Irelands national airline. ... Emirates Airline (shortened form: Emirates) (Arabic: طيران الإماراتTayarān al-Imārāt) is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (well-being through harmony) Coordinates: , Country Province Region Montréal Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... For the Brisbane bus routes known collectively as the Great Circle Line (598 & 599), see the following list of Brisbane Transport routes A great circle on a sphere A great circle is a circle on the surface of a sphere that has the same diameter as the sphere, dividing the... For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

On 29 October 2005, Aer Lingus withdrew its last two Boeing 737 aircraft from service. EI-CDH (a 737-500) operated the last sectors from Dublin to Nice, France and back. The aircraft and its sister ship EI-CDG now operate for Rossiya in Russia. This marked the end of Boeing content within Aer Lingus' fleet. is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Boeing 737 is a short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliner. ... This article is about the French city. ...

On 6th June Aer Lingus strengthened its relationship with the European manufacturer by ordering 6 of the new A350 XWB as well as 6 A330-300E aircraft. These will be used to expand Aer Lingus' long haul operations as well as replacement aircraft for 3 older models. Deliveries of the A330E will begin in 2009 and the A350 XWB will begin in 2014.

Flotation

In preparation for the commercial flotation of Aer Lingus on the Dublin stock market, the Irish government agreed to abolish the Shannon stopover from the end of 2006 in stages. Shannon stopover was an imporant stopover in the early days of transatlantic travel located in Ireland. ...

The company began conditional (or "grey-market") share dealings on 27 September 2006 and was formally admitted to the Official Lists of the Irish Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange on 2 October 2006. At the time of the flotation the Irish government maintained a 28% shareholding, while employees held 15%. is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) is Irelands stock exchange and can trace its history to 1793. ... The Source by Greyworld, in the new LSE building Paternoster Square. ... is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Aer Lingus withdrew from the Oneworld airline alliance on 1 April 2007, however it intends to maintain strong bilateral links with various Oneworld members and has no intention of joining any other global alliance. On 19 November 2006, Aer Lingus declared that it would shortly announce agreements with American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas. The decision to leave the alliance was due to Aer Lingus repositioning itself as a low-fares point to point carrier, which is at odds with Oneworld's pitch to the premium international frequent flyer, and the cost involved for Aer Lingus with the acceptance of new members to the alliance. On 6 February 2007, however, the airline announced its intention to form a new alliance with JetBlue Airways. This new alliance will be a weblink between the two airlines, meaning Aer Lingus customers will be able to book JetBlue destinations from the Aer Lingus website, and vice versa for JetBlue for customers. is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... American Airlines, Inc. ... Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (traditional Chinese: ; SEHK: 0293, OTCBB: CPCAY) is the largest airline and flag carrier of Hong Kong. ... Qantas Airways Limited (IPA: ) is the national airline of Australia. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... For the Jet Blue database used in Exchange Server and Active Directory, see Extensible Storage Engine. ...

With the flotation of Aer Lingus on the stock exchange, Aer Lingus is planning to expand its route network. New destinations to Europe and North America are planned, and further destinations to Asia also.

Ryanair takeover bid

On 5 October 2006, Ryanair launched a €1.48bn bid to buy Aer Lingus. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said the move was a "unique opportunity" to form an Irish airline. The "new" airline would carry over 50 million passengers a year. Ryanair said it had bought a 16% stake in Aer Lingus and was offering €2.80 per share for remaining shares.^[6] On the same day Aer Lingus rejected Ryanair's takeover bid.^[7] On 5 October 2006, Ryanair confirmed it had raised its stake to 19.2%, and said it had no problem in the Irish Government keeping its 28.3%. There were also reports in the Irish Times that the Government would possibly seek judgement from the courts, and referral to competition authorities in Dublin - although this would be automatic under European regulation, as the combined group would control 78% of the Dublin - London passenger air traffic.^[8] For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ryanair (ISEQ: RYA, LSE: RYA, NASDAQ: RYAAY) is an Irish airline headquartered in Dublin, with its biggest operational base at London Stansted Airport in the UK. It is Europes largest low-cost carrier and is one of the worlds largest and most successful airlines (whether in terms of... For other persons named Michael OLeary, see Michael OLeary (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Irish Times is Irelands newspaper of record, launched in the late 1850s. ...

The Aer Lingus logo on an Airbus A330 winglet.

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On 21 December 2006, Ryanair announced it was withdrawing its current bid for Aer Lingus, with the intent of pursuing another bid in the near future after the European Commission finishes investigating the current bid. The EC has been concerned that the takeover would reduce consumer choice and increase fares.^[10] is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Berlaymont, the Commissions seat The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive branch of the European Union. ...

On 27 June 2007, the European Commission announced their decision to block the bid on competition grounds saying the two airlines controlled more than 80% of all European flights to and from Dublin airport. ^[11] is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Cross Border expansion

On 7 August 2007 the airline announced that it was to establish its first base outside the Republic of Ireland at Belfast International Airport in Northern Ireland. Services from Belfast International commenced in December 2007. Currently, the airline has three Airbus A320 aircraft based at the airport which serve eight European destinations. Significantly, this move restores the Belfast International to London Heathrow link, and cooperates with its codeshare partner British Airways on this route to connect with British Airways' network from Heathrow. In order to do so, the airline discontinued its profitable Shannon-Heathrow service, a move that generated serious political controversy in the West of Ireland. The airline expects this move to add one million additional passengers annually.^[12][13] is the 219th day of the year (220th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... BFS redirects here. ... Northern Ireland (Irish: , Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a constituent country of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... The Airbus A320 family of short-to-medium range commercial passenger aircraft are manufactured by Airbus S.A.S.. Family members include the A318, A319, A320, and A321, as well as the ACJ business jet. ... London Heathrow Airport (IATA:LHR, ICAO:EGLL), often referred to simply as Heathrow, is the United Kingdoms busiest and best-connected airport. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... Shannon International Airport (IATA: SNN, ICAO: EINN), or Aerfort na Sionna in Irish is one of Irelands primary three airports (along with Dublin Airport and Cork Airport). ... London Heathrow Airport (IATA:LHR, ICAO:EGLL), often referred to simply as Heathrow, is the United Kingdoms busiest and best-connected airport. ...

Open Skies

On 22 March 2007, as a result of the Open Skies Agreement, Aer Lingus announced three new long-haul services to the United States. From Autumn 2007, Aer Lingus commenced direct flights to Orlando (3x weekly), San Francisco (daily) and Washington D.C.-Dulles (4x weekly). These services were facilitated by the arrival of two new Airbus A330 aircraft in May 2007. The airline already serves Boston (Logan International Airport), Chicago (O'Hare International Airport), New York (JFK Airport) and Los Angeles. Due to the particular success of the San Francisco route, Aer Lingus ended its Middle-Eastern Route to Dubai on 29th March 2008. This allows the airline to provide a daily service to San Francisco (6 times per week from 6th May 2008), Aer Lingus' second longest route after Los Angeles. The airline has said that it may re-open the Dubai route on a seasonal basis in the future. It appears the route had poor returns in terms of passenger numbers, some flights reportedly being less than half-full. With the arrival of new long-haul Airbus aircraft from 2009, there is speculation the airline will open up new routes to South Africa and the Far East. is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The Open Skies Agreement is a recently negotiated treaty between the United States and the European Union. ... Orlando redirects here. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... , FAA Airport Diagram Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA: IAD, ICAO: KIAD, FAA LID: IAD) is a public airport located 25 miles (40 km) west of the central business district of Washington, D.C., in Loudoun County and Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. ... The Airbus A330 is a large-capacity, wide-body, medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner. ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ... For the Logan airport in Billings, Montana, see Billings Logan International Airport. ... For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ... OHare International Airport (IATA: ORD, ICAO: KORD, FAA LID: ORD) is an airport located in Chicago, Illinois, United States, 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Chicago Loop. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA Airport Code: JFK, ICAO Airport Code: KJFK) is the main international airport in New York City, and is one of the largest airports in the world. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Destinations

Main article: Aer Lingus destinations

Airbus A330-300 departing Dublin

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Alliances

Aer Lingus is a former member of the OneWorld airline alliance, ending its association with the group in 2006 to pursue a high-end, low-cost business model. The airline currently has codeshare agreements with Jetblue (from Dublin and Shannon to/from the US), American Airlines (from Cork to/from London; Dublin to/from Boston, Chicago, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Los Angeles, Manchester, New York and Shannon; Shannon to/from Boston, Chicago, Dublin and New York), KLM (Belfast, Cork and Dublin to/from Amsterdam) and British Airways (Belfast, Cork and Dublin to/from London Heathrow). The British Airways and KLM alliances allow passengers to depart from Dublin, Cork or Belfast and connect on a flight worldwide through these airlines' hubs (Heathrow and Schiphol respectively). Qantas, the national carrier of Australia, allows its frequent flyers to earn points when flying with Aer Lingus. For other uses, see Oneworld (disambiguation). ... The term business model describes a broad range of informal and formal models that are used by enterprises to represent various aspects of business, including its purpose, offerings, strategies, infrastructure, organizational structures, trading practices and operational processes and policies. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... jetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) is an American low-cost airline. ... American Airlines, Inc. ... KLM can also refer to KLM (Human Computer Interaction) KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Dutch: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is an airline subsidiary of Air France-KLM based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... London Heathrow Airport (IATA airport code: LHR, ICAO airport code: EGLL, and often simply Heathrow) is the United Kingdoms busiest and best-connected airport. ... Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs) at Schiphol Airport Schiphol (municipality Haarlemmermeer) is the Netherlands main airport. ... Qantas Airways Limited (IPA: ) is the national airline of Australia. ...

On 8th April 2008, Aer Lingus and United Airlines announced a codeshare agreeement between the two airlines that will enable seamless booking on each other's flights from 1 November, 2008. The codeshare will also result in simplified reservations, ticketing, through check-in and coordinated baggage handling for passengers. It will allow Aer Lingus passengers access to over 200 destinations on the United Airlines domestic network and in turn will allow United passengers access to Aer Lingus' Irish and European destinations. The agreement was signed by Aer Lingus CEO Dermot Mannion and United Airlines CEO Glenn Tilton in Chicago. April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ...

Short-haul routes

Aer Lingus has an extensive short-haul European network with 64 destinations, although some of these are offered only on a seasonal basis. Aer Lingus announced 5 new routes for Winter 2007 from Dublin to Copenhagen, Helsinki, Bucharest, Funchal and Agadir. Aer Lingus also re-introduced its Dublin to London Gatwick service in late 2007. Gatwick Airport (IATA Airport Code: LGW, ICAO Airport Code: EGKK) is Londons second airport and the second largest airport in the UK after Heathrow. ...

Aer Lingus A320 At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Its European network has been designed to compete with low-frills budget airline Ryanair. It has only one cabin class in its short-haul fleet and passengers must pay for baggage carried in the hold. If passengers pre-book their baggage while reserving flights online they will incur a €9 each-way charge per bag (€18 per bag for return flight). However, if passengers arrive for check-in at the airport without hold baggage pre-booked they will incur a €12 charge per bag each way.

On the 7th August 2007, Aer Lingus announced that it would be ceasing flights between Shannon and Heathrow from January 2008. This sparked controversy in the media and with the general public. At the same time, Aer Lingus announced that they would establish a new base at Belfast International, with 3 aircraft based there. They also confirmed new routes, including Belfast-Heathrow (for which Shannon-Heathrow was dropped) and Belfast-Amsterdam, with a codeshare with British Airways on the Heathrow flight and KLM on the Amsterdam flight. Aer Lingus has announced further destinations out of Belfast including Rome, Barcelona, Faro, Malaga, Geneva, Nice, Budapest and Paris. Flights to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Geneva and Heathrow began on 14th January, flights to Paris began on the 30th March and flights to Nice began on 1st April. The Geneva service ceased on 29th March due to the conclusion of the European winter ski-season.^[14] BFS redirects here. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... KLM can also refer to KLM (Human Computer Interaction) KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Dutch: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is an airline subsidiary of Air France-KLM based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. ... For other uses, see Amsterdam (disambiguation). ... Location Coordinates : Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name Barcelona (Catalan) Spanish name Barcelona Nickname Ciutat Comtal (City of Counts) Postal code 08001–08080 Area code 34 (Spain) + 93 (Barcelona) Website http://www. ... For other uses, see Geneva (disambiguation). ... London Heathrow Airport (IATA:LHR, ICAO:EGLL), often referred to simply as Heathrow, is the United Kingdoms busiest and best-connected airport. ... (Redirected from 14th January) January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the capital of France. ...

On 28 February 2008 Aer Lingus announced it would begin Ireland's first scheduled flights to Bulgaria with flights to Burgas beginning in mid-June. The service will operate seasonally. is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Burgas (Bulgarian: , sometimes transliterated as Bourgas) is the second-largest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast with population 205,821. ...

Long-haul routes

Aer Lingus' long-haul division serves Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Orlando and San Francisco in the US. With the arrival of new long-haul airbus aircraft from 2009, there is speculation that new routes will be opened to South Africa (Cape Town) and Canada (Toronto). Aer Lingus once served Montréal in the 1970s (as a stopover for its Dublin-Chicago service) and Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong in East Asia. It is thought the airline will confirm the new long haul destinations later in 2008. ^[15] Location within Thailand Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governor Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ...

On 22 March 2007, The European Union and the U.S signed the "open skies" agreement, de-regulating North Atlantic air travel and allowing European airlines to fly into any American city, and vice-versa for American airlines. The new agreement came into full effect in March 2008. As a result, Aer Lingus announced new long-haul services to Orlando, operating 3 times per week, San Francisco, now operating a daily schedule until 5th May 2008 and Washington DC (Dulles International Airport), operating four times per week. Aer Lingus is expected to expand its current transatlantic network to cities such as Dallas, Philadelphia (a former destination) and New Orleans. is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

On 7 November 2007 Aer Lingus announced that it would cease it operations to Dubai from March 2008, stating it would be dedicating the long haul fleet on the expanding US network. However, the airline did not rule out a seasonal service to Dubai in future according to demand. is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Fleet

Current fleet

All Aer Lingus planes bear the name of an Irish saint. The Aer Lingus fleet consists of all Airbus aircraft^[16]:

Airbus A321-200 at takeoff

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On 13 March 2007, Aer Lingus announced in a press conference on its preliminary results that the airline had made Requests For Proposals to Boeing and Airbus for the 787 Dreamliner and the A350 XWB, and intended to make an order for 14 long haul aircraft in Q2 2007. is the 72nd day of the year (73rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA, TYO: 7661) is a major aerospace and defense corporation, originally founded by William Edward Boeing. ... Airbus S.A.S. (pronounced in English, in French, and in German) is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace concern. ... This article is about the year 787. ... A350 may refer to: The Airbus A350, a development of the A330 to compete with Boeings 787 The A350 road in southwest England. ...

On 6th June 2007, and confirmed by shareholders in 2008, Aer Lingus announced the purchase of 6 A330-300E aircraft for delivery from 2009 and 6 Airbus A350-900 aircraft currently in development with deliveries beginning from 2014. By 2014, Aer Lingus says that it will have doubled its long-haul fleet. ^[17]: Air Canada Airbus A330 The Airbus A330 is a large_capacity medium_to_long_range commercial passenger airplane manufactured by Airbus. ... Airbus S.A.S. (pronounced in English, in French, and in German) is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace concern. ... A350 may refer to: The Airbus A350, a development of the A330 to compete with Boeings 787 The A350 road in southwest England. ...

On 27th February 2008, Aer Lingus announced the purchase of 4 A320 aircraft for delivery late 2010 through early 2011, bringing its short haul fleet to 39 aircraft. The Airbus A320 is a short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Airbus. ...

On 10th April 2008, Aer Lingus shareholders approved the purchase of 18 new aircraft, which are valued at $2.2bn US dollars. The order will include the purchase of six Airbus A330-300s (Enhanced) and six Airbus A350-900s to be delivered between 2009 and 2016. These aircraft will be used in the major expansion and moderisation of Aer Lingus' long-haul fleet and increase the airlines' long-haul route network. The other aircraft purchases will primarily be Airbus A320-200s, which will be used in the Airline's European expansion plans.^[18]: Airbus S.A.S. (pronounced in English, in French, and in German) is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace concern. ... Air Canada Airbus A330 The Airbus A330 is a large_capacity medium_to_long_range commercial passenger airplane manufactured by Airbus. ... Airbus S.A.S. (pronounced in English, in French, and in German) is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace concern. ... A350 may refer to: The Airbus A350, a development of the A330 to compete with Boeings 787 The A350 road in southwest England. ... Airbus S.A.S. (pronounced in English, in French, and in German) is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace concern. ... The Airbus A320 is a short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Airbus. ...

Retired fleet

Transatlantic fleet

• Boeing 707-320 1964-1986
• Boeing 720 1960-1971
• Boeing 747-100 1971-1995
• Boeing 767-300ER 1991-1994
• Lockheed Constellation 1948 (Aerlínte Éireann)
• Lockheed Super Constellation 1958-1960
• Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Summer 1989 leased from American Trans Air and again in 1996-1998, leased from Caledonian Airways
• McDonnell Douglas MD-11 1998-2001, leased several times from World Airways

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European and commuter fleet

• Aviation Traders Carvair 1963-1968
• BAC 1-11 1965-1990
• BAe 146-300 1995-2003
• Boeing 737-200 1969-1992
• Boeing 737-300 1987-1993
• Boeing 737-400 1989-2005
• Boeing 737-500 1990-2005
• de Havilland DH.84 Dragon 1936-1938
• de Havilland DH.86 Express 1936-1946
• de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide 1938-1940
• Douglas DC-3 1940-1964
• Fokker F27 1958-1966
• Fokker 50 1989-2001
• Lockheed Super Electra 1939-1940
• Saab 340 1991-1995
• Shorts 330 1983
• Shorts 360 1984-1991
• Vickers Viking 1947
• Vickers Viscount 700 1954-1960
• Vickers Viscount 800 1957-1973

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Flying with Aer Lingus

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Gold Circle Club

Aer Lingus has its own frequent flyer programme, known as the "Gold Circle Club" programme, with varying numbers of points earned depending on destination of flight and fare class of ticket. There are 3 tiers - Gold, Prestige and Elite.

Gold Level (coded as 'GOLD' on boarding passes) provides:

• Access to Gold Circle Lounges.
• Requires accumulation of 2,400 points in 12 months on Aer Lingus scheduled services.

Prestige Level (coded as 'GPPP' on boarding passes) provides:

• Access to Gold Circle Lounges.
• Priority Check-In.
• Requires accumulation of 4,800 points in 12 months on Aer Lingus scheduled services.

Elite Level (coded as 'GXXX' on boarding passes) provides:

• Access to Gold Circle Lounges.
• Priority check-In.
• Priority baggage delivery on transatlantic flights.
• Four free upgrades per year.
• Gold Membership for one partner.
• Guaranteed reservation until 24 hours before departure.
• Requires accumulation of 8,400 points in 12 months on Aer Lingus scheduled services.

Aer Lingus also offer a Gold VISA Business Card. The card is issued by Bank of Ireland. Cardholders have access to Gold Circle Lounges worldwide and priority check-in on long haul flights, but unlike reward cards for other airlines points are not awarded for purchases.^[19] My wife and I went to visit our daughter in the UK. I used my Ulster Bank credit card and wasnt charged any extra fees. ...

Incidents and accidents

Aer Lingus has suffered eight incidents in its history, seven accidents which left planes written-off, of which three were fatal, and one hijacking. The last such incident happened 22 years ago, in 1986, when a Short 360 hit high-tension power lines after rolling. The Short 360 (also SD3-60) is a commuter aircraft built by Short Brothers of Belfast, Northern Ireland, which is now a division of Bombardier of Canada. ...

In January 1952, a Douglas DC-3 EI-AFL "St. Kevin" en route from Northolt to Dublin suffered from extreme turbulence and crashed at Gwynant Lake in Snowdonia killing all 20 passengers and 3 crew on board. It was the company's first fatal accident. The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing, propeller-driven aircraft, which revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s and is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made (also see Boeing 707 and Boeing 747). ... RAF Northolt (IATA: NHT, ICAO: EGWU) is a Royal Air Force station in the London Borough of Hillingdon, in North West Greater London, England. ... For other uses, see Dublin (disambiguation). ... Tryfans north ridge (seen on the left in this picture) in Snowdonia. ...

A pilot training flight EI-AOF "St. Cathal" in 1967 left all three crew on board a Vickers Viscount dead after stalling and spinning in-air near Ashbourne. The Viscount was a medium-range turboprop airliner introduced in 1953 by Vickers-Armstrongs, making it the first such aircraft to enter service in the world. ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Irish Grid Reference O060525 Statistics Province: Leinster County: Elevation: Population (2006) 8528  Ashbourne (Irish: , meaning Church of [Saint] Declan) is a sizeable commuter town in County Meath, Ireland about 20 km from Dublin on the N2 road. ...

In 1968 a Viscount aircraft EI-AOM "St. Phelim" en route from Cork to London crashed near Tuskar Rock in the waters off the southeast coast of Ireland. All 57 passengers and four crew perished. The crash is generally known as the Tuskar Rock Air Disaster in Ireland. The aircraft's elevator trim tab was found some distance from the rest of the wreckage, suggesting that it had become detached at an earlier stage. However, the accident report reached no definitive conclusion about the cause of the crash, but notably failed to exclude the possibility that another "aircraft or airborne object" was involved. Following persistent rumours that the aircraft's demise was linked with nearby British military exercises, a review of the case files by the Air Accidents Investigation Unit took place in 1998. This review identified a number of maintenance and record-keeping failures and concluded that the original report failed to adequately examine alternative hypotheses not involving other aircraft[3]. A subsequent investigation [4] concluded that the accident happened following a structural failure of the port tailplane, and ruled out the possibility that another aircraft was involved. This article is about the city in the Republic of Ireland. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For the air disaster, see Aer Lingus Flight 712. ... Flight 712, operated by Aer Lingus crashed en route from Cork to London on March 24, 1968 killing 61 passengers and crew. ...

In 2005, Aer Lingus Flight 132 almost collided with another jet aircraft on the runway at Logan International Airport. The Aer Lingus aircraft was cleared for takeoff from runway 15R, and five seconds later, at 19:39:15, US Airways flight 1170 was cleared to takeoff from runway 9. These runways intersect each other at Logan Airport. Due to the intersection of both runways, the aircraft had essentially been sent on a collision course. During the take-off roll, the US Airways First Officer noticed the other plane and realized that they were going to collide. Some evasive action was taken, and the two planes passed within 170 feet of each other, with the Aer Lingus aircraft flying over the US Airways Aircraft. Shortly thereafter, the US Airways flight continued down the runway and took off safely. This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... For the Logan airport in Billings, Montana, see Billings Logan International Airport. ...

Other activities

Aer Lingus sponsored the Aer Lingus Young Scientist Exhibition from 1965 to 1997, at which point it was replaced by BT Ireland. ... BT Communications Ireland Limited, (formerly Esat Telecommunications Limited), is a telecommunications and internet company in the Republic of Ireland. ...

See also

• List of Irish companies

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References

• Share, Bernard (1986). The Flight Of The Iolar : The Aer Lingus Experience 1936-1986. Gill And Macmillan. ISBN 0-7171-1457-0. 
• Weldon, Niall G. (2002). Pioneers in Flight: Aer Lingus and the Story of Aviation in Ireland. The Liffey Press. ISBN 1-904148-21-2. 

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