Press releaseAer Lingus statement re anticipated announcement by Irish Government to extend ban on flights from Great Britain to the Republic of Ireland until 8th January

January 05, 2021

In light of the anticipated announcement by the Irish Government to extend a ban on flights from Great Britain to the Republic of Ireland until midnight Friday 8th January 2021, Aer Lingus will not operate flights from Great Britain to the Republic of Ireland in that period.

 

Aer Lingus is operating flights from the Republic of Ireland to Great Britain in order to facilitate the repatriation of customers to Great Britain and those with connecting flights in Great Britain.

 

Customers whose flights have been cancelled will be contacted by Aer Lingus directly, and are entitled to a refund, voucher or rerouting at a later date.

 

Aer Lingus continues to liaise with the Department of Transport, other Government Departments and the relevant authorities as required.

 

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