July 14, 2021

• Aer Lingus ready to welcome holiday-goers aboard flights to Europe from 19th July

• 38 routes to Europe from Dublin and Cork confirmed for summer 2021
• Demand hotting up for sunshine routes for Spain, Greece, Portugal and Croatia

• Fares from Dublin start from €45.99 each way
• Change any flight without a change fee* until 31 December with Aer Lingus’s ‘Book with Confidence’ offer 

 

Dublin, 14th July 2021 – After 16 months of restrictions on non-essential air travel, and as almost 2 million EU Digital Covid Certificates are delivered, Aer Lingus has today  highlighted the 38 European destinations to which it will fly from Dublin and Cork when restrictions ease on Monday.

Since the government announcement on the introduction of EU Digital Covid Certificate and the lifting of the ban on non-essential travel, friends and families have waited in anticipation to reunite and holidaymakers have been enthusiastically planning their return to the beaches and cities of Europe. Aer Lingus has seen an uplift in recent weeks in on-line searches to sun holiday hotspots of Spain, Greece, Portugal and Croatia in particular, for July, August and September 2021 and is delighted to resume these routes in July.

 

Island Hopping

Island hoppers will be happy to see the Greek islands of Santorini, Corfu and Rhodes on the Aer Lingus summer schedule, as well as Dubrovnik which is the ideal location to take advantage of the hundreds of surrounding islands on the stunning Dalmatian coast. The ever-popular Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, and the Balearic Island of Majorca, also feature on the schedule.

 

Sun, Sea and Sand

For mainland fun in the sun, the sandy beaches of Malaga, Algarve (Faro) and Alicante are hard to beat. Striking the perfect balance of beach and bustle, the coastal cities of Nice, Lisbon and Naples also have much to offer. A quick train ride from Nice will have you in Cannes, Antibes or Monaco in little time. Head north from Lisbon to find the Estoril Coast and town of Cascais, a former holiday home for Portuguese royalty, now famous for its mosaic paved streets. And after a quick bite of world-class pizza in Naples, follow the coast road to Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi, and sail across the gulf to Capri.

 

City Breaks

City destinations are proving popular as friends and family seek to reunite. For those keen on a city break, Madrid, Lisbon, Barcelona and Rome are among the most booked destinations so far this summer. For those keen to broaden their post-lockdown horizons, Athens offers an otherworldly experience with ancient architecture set atop historical hilltops. Best known for its full-bodied reds, Bordeaux has vineyards aplenty but is also a haven of diverse neighbourhoods and great gastronomy. Heading East to Italy, Venice and Verona are excellent bases for a quick trip or exploring the wider Veneto region. Adventurers will love their proximity to famous the Dolomite mountain group.

 

Reid Moody, Chief Strategy and Planning Officer, Aer Lingus, said:

“All of us at Aer Lingus are really looking forward to welcoming as many customers as possible back on board and reuniting our customers with their loved ones over the coming weeks and months.

“We believe that the increase in on-line searches we have recently seen to European cities are those planning to visit friends and relatives. We have also seen strong interest in travel to some of our leading holiday destinations as customers book a much-needed getaway.

“Aer Lingus’s flexible booking policy is one of the most competitive in the Irish market. All Aer Lingus customers can change their booking up to two hours before they are due to take off without incurring a change fee on any fare type.”

 

Customers are urged to book soon to get the best value and to reassure customers, Aer Lingus has extended its ‘Book with Confidence’ offer to the end of the year, 31st December 2021, which allows customers to change their flights up to two hours before they are due to depart with no change fee.  The Aer Lingus ‘Book with Confidence’ offer is available on all fare types and customers can change their bookings as many times as they like. Book now at aerlingus.com.

 

ENDS

 

Notes to Editor

Confirmed Aer Lingus routes to Europe from Dublin and Cork this summer:

From Dublin	Prices from (€)
Milan	45.99
Vienna	45.99 – recommences 30th Jul
Madrid	45.99 – recommences 30th Jul
Lyon	45.99
Lisbon	45.99
Brussels	45.99 – recommences 5th Aug
Berlin	45.99
Bordeaux	45.99 – recommences 30th Jul
Nice	45.99
Paris	45.99
Amsterdam	45.99
Munich	45.99 – recommences 6th Aug
Barcelona	45.99
Toulouse	45.99 – recommences 1st Aug
Santiago de Compostela	49.99 – recommences 19th Jul
Bilbao	49.99 – recommences 21st Jul
Budapest	49.99 – recommences 30th Jul
Rome	49.99
Venice	49.99 – recommences 21st Jul
Palma Majorca	49.99
Faro Algarve	55.99
Verona	59.99 – recommences 24th Jul
Naples	59.99 – recommences 20th Jul
Malaga	59.99
Athens	59.99
Dubrovnik	59.99
Gran Canaria	85.99
Tenerife	89.99
Burgas	89.99
Corfu	89.99 – recommences 24th Jul
Santorini	89.99 – recommences 24th Jul
Izmir	89.99
Rhodes	89.99 – recommences 23rd Jul
Lanzarote	89.99
Alicante	103.99
From Cork
Faro Algarve	55.99 – recommences 20th Jul
Palma Majorca	55.99 – recommences 19th Jul
Malaga	59.99 – recommences 20th Jul

 

Aer Lingus Book with Confidence Policy

Aer Lingus’ Book with Confidence policy allows all customers travelling with the airline to change their travel dates free of charge*, and as many times as they wish, up to two hours before they travel. The flexible booking policy is available on all bookings up until 31st December 2021.

Most fares** also include the option to exchange for a guaranteed voucher up to 14 days before travel. In addition, those who booked Advantage, Flex, Business or Business Flex fares have the option of a cash refund if they decide not to travel.

 

*Please note a fare difference may apply.

** Fare types includes: Plus, Smart, Advantage, Flex, Business or Business Flex fare

 

Putting Safety First

Aer Lingus has introduced extensive measures at airports and on-board its aircraft to protect the health of its customers and staff and to ensure a safe and comfortable travel experience.  These measures include:

• the mandatory wearing of face masks at all times by all customers and crew;
• social distancing at check in, boarding gate, boarding and disembarking the aircraft;
• an enhanced cleaning system;
• a state-of-the-art air filtration technology as standard on our Airbus aircraft