Flight EI59, Aer Lingus inaugural service direct from Dublin to Denver Colorado departed at 15.48, 18 minutes behind schedule, yesterday with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on board. It landed 27 minutes ahead of schedule at 17.48.
The flight also carried business, tourism and civic leaders who were led by Johnston and DIA CEO Phil Washington. Passengers departing on the inaugural flight from Denver enjoyed a celebratory sendoff with city officials, along with representatives from Aer Lingus, Tourism Ireland and the Irish government. The aircraft stayed on the ground for less than two hours before embarking on its first journey from Denver to Dublin.
The new Dublin – Denver route will operate four times weekly and is served by an Airbus A330-202.
Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer, said: “We are thrilled to commence our Denver route today, another important milestone for Aer Lingus to drive forward our North American expansion.The new service is also of huge importance to the Denver region as Aer Lingus is the only European carrier that flies nonstop to Ireland and offers convenient onward connections to the UK and Europe via our hub here at Dublin Airport. When flying with us, passengers will experience Aer Lingus’ signature warmth and friendly Irish welcome onboard. Aer Lingus also offers excellent food and drink options, a wide range of in-flight entertainment options and a recently upgraded onboard Wi-Fi system for better connectivity across the Atlantic. The new direct route to Denver will also facilitate increased collaboration between Ireland and Colorado’s thriving business and tourism industries and we look forward to welcoming many passengers on board. As always, customers flying to North America with Aer Lingus will enjoy complimentary meals and drinks, endless hours of in-flight entertainment and US Customs and Border pre-clearance at Dublin and Shannon airport.”
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said “over this past week, our delegation had the opportunity to strengthen commercial and cultural ties between Denver and Dublin,” said. “Our conversations with leaders across a variety of industry sectors in Ireland will directly support tourism and businesses in both cities, and we look forward to seeing the results from this partnership.
- Aer Lingus are offering €100 off economy and €200 off business fares to the US, until midnight 19th May. The offer is valid for travel from 1st August through 30th November this year.
