Aer Lingus at Manchester Airport
Airline news

Aer Lingus consulting on potential closure of its Manchester based UK long-haul operation

Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has confirmed it is considering closing its UK transatlantic operation, Aer Lingus UK (EG/EUK), based at Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC), due to performance lagging significantly behind that of its Irish transatlantic operations. Aer Lingus operates long-haul flights from Manchester to New York JFK, Barbados, and [read more]

Pictured L-R Chloe and Gracie the charity and Shelly and Darren from Aer Lingus
Airline news

Aer Lingus welcomes 71 inspirational children aboard special charity flight to Orlando

Seventy-one extraordinary children with life-limiting illnesses have today set off on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Orlando, Florida, thanks to the Manchester-based charity Destination Florida and its airline partner, Aer Lingus. Departing from Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2, the specially arranged flight marks the beginning of an unforgettable journey for children from [read more]

Aer Lingus launches biggest ever transatlantic schedule for 2026, including a brand-new route to Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina
Airline news

Aer Lingus opens new route from UK to Raleigh-Durham

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has announced a new route to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina UK passengers can fly from 13 regionals via Dublin and arrive in Raleigh-Durham having pre-cleared immigration. Launching in April 2026, the new route opens up North Carolina to UK and Irish passengers and further extends Aer Lingus’ transatlantic [read more]

Manchester Terminal Move 1
Airline news

Aer Lingus terminal move at Manchester Airport

Aer Lingus, irelands flag carrier, is moving flights between Manchester to Ireland to Terminal 2 from Tuesday the 16th of September. The move brings all Aer Lingus operations from Manchester Airport under one roof and follows a transformation programme on the terminal carried out by the airport. Passengers should be [read more]

Start Your Engines! Aer Lingus Racing to Indianapolis, with direct flights from Dublin to Indianapolis taking off in May 2025.
Airline news

Aer Lingus flights to Indianapolis take-off

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched its latest transatlantic flight from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) which is to Indianapolis, Indiana. The new route is Europe’s only direct flight to the state capital of Indiana and with easy connections from across the UK and the ability to clear US immigration in Dublin it [read more]

Pictured are Cabin Crew Niamh Keegan and Nicola Carooza Aer Lingus’ inaugural flight from Manchester Airport direct to New York, JFK.
Airline news

Aer Lingus launches Manchester Airport sale

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched a March sale for transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) for travel in September through to December 2025. The sale could prove the perfect time for those looking to book some winter sun in Barbados and Florida or a pre-Christmas shopping trip to New York. [read more]