Aer Lingus flights to Denver 4w commence today using an A332 in 23-243 configuration.
The new Aer Lingus routes will bring to 18 the total number operated by the airline between Ireland and North America.
Aer Lingus ranks fourth in the world in terms of the breadth of its long-haul network serving key US gateways and is the fifth largest European carrier based on the number of seats on offer between the US and Europe.
Aer Lingus will use Terminal 1 Concourse A at Denver airport.
The A330 fleet is now fully deployed for summer 2024.
Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus Chief Executive, said: “With Dublin’s geographic position as the gateway to Europe, pre-clearance facilities at the airport and the strong, long established Irish American ties, Aer Lingus is ideally placed to connect people and places across the Atlantic.
“Denver’s position as the ‘Gateway to the Rockies’ and its outdoor appeal, from world class skiing to hiking, opens up a whole new US experience to leisure travellers from Ireland and Europe.
A written statement form Visit Denver said: situated against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a leading destination for leisure travel and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with spectacular scenery, hiking, and outdoor pursuits. The city itself offers plenty of culture and art, has vibrant nightlife, with iconic concerts at the renowned Red Rocks Amphitheatre, local craft breweries Denver’s Mile High City caters to a diverse range of interests.
