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Blaithin and Bernadette (Air Canada) unveil ‘Turning Red’ themed aircraft celebrating Disney and Pixar’s all new film set in Toronto.

 

See Movie Trailer HERE.

 

Air Canada has unveiled an aircraft with a themed livery and other surprises for its customers in celebration of the highly anticipated release of Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red, an animated film that is set in Toronto and directed by Academy Award™ winner and Canadian Domee Shi.

 

“As Canada’s largest airline and the country’s flag carrier, our collaboration with Disney and Pixar for Turning Red, directed by award-winning Canadian filmmaker Domee Shi is a wonderful opportunity to showcase Canadian talent and bring the best of Canada to the world,” said Andy Shibata (Vice-President Brand Air Canada). “We wanted customers of all ages to be able to enjoy the special livery and be a part of the excitement around this very special Canadian moment”.

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Great news from Aer Lingus this week so we could not resist the temptation to feature some great Miami Launch memories as we welcome back Miami Direct with Aer Lingus.

 

Aer Lingus has announced that it will re-start its direct service from Dublin to Miami later this year. From 21st of October, customers will be able to travel direct to Miami with Aer Lingus operating two services per week until 28th of October and three per week from 29th October to connect families, friends, and businesses back to the Sunshine State.

 

Miami is the latest transatlantic route from Aer Lingus to resume and customers can book direct flights from Dublin from today. This weekly schedule of direct flights to Miami will fly on Friday and Sunday until the 28th of October with an additional flight on a Wednesday added from the 29th of October with fares starting from €199 each way as part of a return trip, including taxes and charges.

 

Aer Lingus is continuing to re-connect Ireland with the south east of the US with its direct Dublin to Orlando route resuming last November, and the addition of the Miami route adds a second connection to Florida, an important destination for recreational travel from Ireland.

 

Renowned for its beautiful beaches, art deco architecture and Cuban-inspired cuisine, the ‘Magic City’ of Miami is to be made available to Irish passengers as flights to the US continue to be reintroduced.

 

Aer Lingus provides 14 direct routes between North America and Ireland, including New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Washington, Seattle, and Philadelphia. The airline will be the only carrier offering direct flights between Ireland and West Coast USA, with daily flights to San Francisco recommencing on 25 February, daily flights to Los Angeles starting on 12 May and Seattle returning 5 times per week on 26 May. Flights to the USA from Shannon will start from 10th March, with 14 flights a week to New York and Boston.

 

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 airports.

 

Bill Byrne (Executive Vice President US Aer Lingus) said; “We are delighted to be building back our US connectivity this year and there’s no doubt that travel is back for 2022. We are so happy to be flying to the US again, and this week we are delighted to be continuing to connect families, friends and businesses to Florida”.

 

“Customers can look forward to our transatlantic in-flight food, drink, and entertainment services on board with top-class entertainment including the latest movie releases, TV boxsets, games and music. Along with Wi-fi and the PressReader app which offers passengers over 7,000 digital newspapers & magazines via their smart device”.

 

In order to make travel easier, Aer Lingus has partnered with VeriFLY. By downloading the VeriFLY app and uploading Covid-19 related documentation required for their destination, Aer Lingus customers can ensure that all of their Covid-19 related documentation is verified before travel.

 

Aer Lingus’ market-leading ‘Book with Confidence’ policy allows customers to change flights as many times as they like, should plans change, giving customers peace of mind when booking.

 

For more information and for bookings, visit aerlingus.com.

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Etihad Stopover Packages 2022

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a holiday in a holiday? Or a relaxing break after a long business trip? Abu Dhabi Stopover options allow guests to explore Abu Dhabi as part of their trip. Etihad offer a free stopover package for transit passengers including a complimentary hotel stay. See an overview of the products HERE.

 

Find out more now by taking our Etihad Academy course on our 2022 stopover programme. This course explains the stopover products we offer and is targeted at agents who book Holidays. Check it out HERE.

 

Super Seller Recharge!

Want to earn more from your bookings? SuperSeller is our incentive programme for front-line travel agents. The programme allows you to earn miles for eligible ticketed bookings you have created and redeem them for flights or items from the Rewards Shop or convert them to cash. Why not take our refresher course now and maximize your earning potential with this fantastic incentive HERE.

 

 

Al Ain – Abu Dhabi’s hidden paradise

Ever wanted to wander through beautiful palm trees? Al Ain Oasis is the place to do just that! With its still-operational traditional falaj (ancient irrigation system) and meandering pathways shaded beneath a thick canopy of over 147,000 date palms and other fruit trees, Al Ain Oasis is the perfect place to bring family or friends to see what agriculture in this region has looked like for millennia. Check out somewhere different for your next trip to Abu Dhabi HERE.

 

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Qatar airlines are delighted to announce that starting 1 Apr they will be increasing to 10 weekly departures and from 1 June increasing to double daily departures to Doha, offering more options and reliable connectivity via Hamad International Airport, the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’.

 

Flight schedule (all times local)

From 1 Apr: QR20 Departures on Monday, Thursday and Sunday QR18 Operating a daily departure

 

From1 Jun: QR20 operating a daily departure; QR18 operating a daily departure Doha (DOH) to DUB (DUB) QR20 departs: 08:40 arrives: 17:50 DUB (DUB) to Doha (DOH) QR18 departs: 15:00 arrives: 00:10+1.

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Aer Lingus flights from Manchester to Barbados will return for take-off this coming winter, with the non-stop route recommencing from 2 November this year.

 

The resumption of the destination for this coming winter follows the successful route launch in October last year.  Flights are on sale now at aerlingus.com for travel from 2 November 2022 between Barbados and Manchester every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. The route is operated by Airbus A330-300 aircraft, offering both a Business Class cabin with 30 fully lie-flat seats with 287 seats in Economy.

 

Flight EI031 will depart Manchester at 11:00am arriving in Barbados at 4:35pm local time. The returning EI030 flights from Barbados to Manchester will depart at 6:40pm local arriving into Manchester at 7:10am the following morning.

 

Reid Moo (Aer Lingus Chief Strategy & Planning Officer) said: “We are delighted to announce the return of our Barbados route from Manchester for winter 2022”.

 

“When we launched the route last year, there was strong interest in the new non-stop transatlantic service from the north of England to the sandy beaches of Barbados. Travel measures are relaxed further, and consumer confidence returns, we look forward to extending a warm Aer Lingus welcome to families and sun seekers to and from the Caribbean”.

 

Winter sunseekers unable to wait until November to fly to Barbados can do so now with Aer Lingus, with flights operating this season until 29 April 2022. Customers can also book the flights as part of a holiday package, thanks to the airline’s partnership with British Airways Holidays.

 

 

To make travel easier and more streamlined, Aer Lingus has partnered with VeriFLY, a secure and easily navigable travel pass app that enables customers to keep all their COVID-19 related documents in one place and fully verified before travel. Aer Lingus has also recently introduced a Travel Tool to remove the uncertainties of travel restrictions and entry requirements for all Aer Lingus destinations. Designed to retrieve up-to-date and real time travel information tailored to customers specific journey circumstances, including vaccination status, return travel and flight connection requirements.

 

For more details on latest fare offers on flights to Barbados visit aerlingus.com.

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The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) welcomes the announcement of Ryanair expanding their operations to host the largest flight schedule recorded out of Dublin Airport, with over 900 flights weekly this summer.

 

Pat Dawson (CEO ITAA) said, “Ryanair expanding their flight operations out of Dublin Airport is a great morale boost for the travel industry. The plan for an extensive increase in flights operating out of Ireland will not only provide encouragement for travellers to being travelling again, but will promote confidence across the entirety of the travel industry in Ireland”.

 

He continued, “Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, there has been some hesitancy concerning travel, especially on an international scale. I am confident that the development of this larger flight schedule will lead to a well needed assurance for the industry to return to pre- COVID days”.

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Consumer confidence in travel soars since the lifting of travel restrictions.

 

According to search data from Aer Lingus consumer confidence in travel is on the up for 2022.

• Lanzarote, Alicante, and Faro revealed as European holiday maker favourites
• Take to the slopes: Uplift in searches for Munich (90%) and Geneva (65%)
• Increased interest in European city break spots (Venice 81% and Madrid 70%)
• Searches for city break locations across the UK also increased (London 70%, Glasgow 72%, Birmingham 69%, and Edinburgh 63%)
• Interest in travel to the USA has also seen an increase since the easing of restrictions
• Aer Lingus January Seat Sale on flights to Europe and the US runs until midnight on Tuesday 18th January

 

Aer Lingus has revealed data that indicates an increase in consumer confidence in travel since the easing of travel restrictions last week. The information highlights consumer interest in various destinations from city breaks across Europe and the UK, ski trips, sunshine as well as an appetite to travel to the US. The data has been gathered by analysing web searches and conversion rates on the days before the lifting of restrictions and comparing them to the figures on the days after the announcement.

 

There has never been a better time to take 2022 to new heights (and sights) as the Aer Lingus January Seat Sale continues until midnight on Tuesday 18th January with 2 million seats on sale including up to 20% off European and UK travel as well as flights to North America from just €169 each way as part of a return trip.

 

According to the data, firm favourites, Alicante, Lanzarote and Faro were revealed as the destinations of most interest to Irish holiday makers looking to enjoy some sun, sand, and sea. Ski enthusiasts have also been in search of the perfect slope spot with an uplift in searches for Munich and Geneva – 90% and 65% respectively. European city breaks are also on the up with an 81% increase in searches for Venice and a 70% increase in searches for Madrid.

 

As well as this, Aer Lingus customers are also looking to take shorter trips across the Irish Sea to the UK with the number of searches for UK destinations up across the board to cities like Birmingham (69%), London (70%), Glasgow (72%) and Edinburgh (63%). Irish consumers are also keen to travel stateside with searches to US cities such as New York, Boston, and Chicago all up compared to the days prior to the lifting of restrictions.

 

Bill Byrne (Director Global Sales) said, “Without doubt, travel is back for 2022. Following the lifting of travel restrictions for double-vaccinated travellers, we have seen a strong uplift in activity on aerlingus.com. Consumer confidence in travel is returning – it seems that most people are ready for a holiday abroad. With over 2 million seats on sale at AerLingus.com, now is the perfect time to plan a springtime getaway either to Europe or to the United States”.

 

Aer Lingus January Seat Sale fares to Europe, the UK and North America are valid for travel from 01 February to 31 May 2022. All offers are subject to conditions and availability and all fares include taxes and charges. Book by midnight 18 January 2022. Terms and conditions apply.

 

Aer Lingus’ market-leading ‘Book with Confidence’ policy allows customers change flights as many times as they like, should plans change, giving customers peace of mind when booking.

 

To make travel easier, Aer Lingus has partnered with VeriFLY. By downloading the VeriFLY app and uploading Covid-19 related documentation required for their destination, Aer Lingus customers can ensure that all of their Covid-19 related documentation is verified before travel.

 

For more information on the Aer Lingus January Seat Sale, please visit www.aerlingus.com.

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Fares from €289 return from Dublin to Toronto book now!!!

 

Air Transat, the 2021 Skytrax World’s Best Leisure Airline launched its Canada Seat Sale this week, with special sale return fares from Dublin to Toronto from just €289.

 

The sale, which runs until 10th February 2022, offers reduced prices for passengers booking flights on the airline’s services between Dublin and Canada, for travel on selected dates between April and June 2022.

 

Air Transat offers regular direct services from Dublin to Toronto between April and October, with onward connecting services to Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver.

 

Air Transat’s fares can be booked with maximum flexibility and no change fees. If travel plans change, the date and destination of the booking can be changed at no charge up to 24 hours before departure. Passengers need only pay the fare difference, if any. The airline’s Traveller Care programme features enhanced health and safety measures at check-in, during boarding and on board providing passengers with reassurance and peace of mind.

 

Passengers travelling from Ireland will fly on Air Transat’s the new A321neoLR aircraft, which has the lowest environmental impact in its class, reinforcing the company’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

 

To see all the offers available, visit www.airtransat.com, call 00 800 872 672 83 or contact a travel agent.

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Book by midnight 24th January 2022. Terms and conditions apply.

 

Aer Lingus has today announced an extension of its January Seat Sale as a result of the encouraging increase in demand from consumers to fly following the recent easing of travel restrictions. With 2 million seats on sale and offers including up to 20% off European and UK travel as well as flights to North America up for grabs from just €169 each way as part of a return trip, there has never been a better time to book a getaway. Book by midnight 24th January 2022. Terms and conditions apply.

 

Choose sunny thrills over winter chills this season and wander the streets of Portugal with flights to Lisbon and Faro, venture to Spain for some beach, fun, and sunshine in Lanzarote, Malaga or Santorini, or perhaps sample some of the local cuisines in Milan, with up to 20% off European travel. Whether its sandy beaches, city breaks, family fun, or active adventures you’re seeking, Aer Lingus has offers for all.

 

Irish consumers are keen to get back stateside according to recent Aer Lingus search data, with searches to US cities such as New York, Boston, and Chicago all up compared to the days prior to the lifting of restrictions. With 13 direct routes between North America and Ireland now is the time to plan a trip stateside with Aer Lingus in 2022. From the theme parks in Orlando, shopping in New York, to enjoying the history of Washington D.C. or a trip to Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day, there is so much to explore with Aer Lingus this spring with travel from €169 each way as part of a return trip. In March, Aer Lingus will re-introduce flights to the USA from Shannon, with 14 flights a week to New York and Boston.

 

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 airports.

 

Bill Byrne (Director Global Sales) says, “We are delighted to extend our January sale until midnight 24th January, for travel from 01st February 2022 until 31st May 2022. Our recent search data indicates that consumer confidence in travel is returning following the lifting of travel restrictions for double-vaccinated travellers, and it’s our hope that extending our sale will give those who are looking forward to a holiday in 2022 some extra time to plan that long-awaited trip to Europe or the US and still avail of these great offers”.

 

Aer Lingus January Seat Sale fares to Europe, the UK and North America are valid for travel from 01 February to 31 May 2022. All offers are subject to conditions and availability and all fares include taxes and charges. Book by midnight 18 January 2022. Terms and conditions apply.

 

Aer Lingus’ market-leading ‘Book with Confidence’ policy allows customers change flights as many times as they like, should plans change, giving customers peace of mind when booking.

 

To make travel easier, Aer Lingus has partnered with VeriFLY. By downloading the VeriFLY app and uploading Covid-19 related documentation required for their destination, Aer Lingus customers can ensure that all of their Covid-19 related documentation is verified before travel.

 

For more information on the Aer Lingus January Seat Sale, click HERE.

 

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Pre-departure testing no longer required for double vaccinated arrivals into Ireland.

 

The Aer Lingus January Seat Sale continues with 2 million seats on sale including up to 20% off European and UK travel as well as flights to North America from just €169 each way as part of a return trip. What’s more, Ireland removing pre-departure testing requirements for double-vaccinated inbound customers, now is the perfect time to plan a long-overdue trip abroad. And there’s Aer Lingus’ market-leading ‘Book with Confidence’ policy which allows customers change flights as many times as they like, should plans change.

 

There’s never been a better time to take 2022 to new heights (and sights) and plan a break to get some spring sun. Wander the streets of Portugal with flights to Lisbon and Faro, venture to Spain for some beach, fun, and sunshine in Lanzarote, Malaga or Santorini, or perhaps sample some of the local cuisines in Milan, with up to 20% off European travel. Whether it’s sandy beaches, city breaks, family fun, or active adventures you’re seeking, Aer Lingus has offers for all.

 

With 13 direct routes between North America and Ireland, including New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Washington, Seattle, and Philadelphia, it’s time to plan a trip stateside with Aer Lingus in 2022. From shopping in New York City, taking in the theme parks in Orlando, to enjoying the history of Washington D.C. or a trip to Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day, there is so much to explore with Aer Lingus this spring with travel from €169 each way as part of a return trip. In March, Aer Lingus will re-introduce flights to the USA from Shannon, with 14 flights a week to New York and Boston.

 

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 airports.

 

Bill Byrne (Director Global Sales) said: “Everyone is ready for a break-away and with the removal of the requirement for double-vaccinated travellers to test before travel into Ireland should allow passengers to travel and book future travel with confidence. With over 2 million seats on sale at AerLingus.com, now is the perfect time to plan a springtime getaway either to Europe or to the United States. Furthermore, all customers booking with Aer Lingus’ can change any seat free of charge, with our market-leading ‘Book with Confidence’ policy, should travel plans change”. 

 

Change Flights for Free

As well as these great offers, Aer Lingus has extended its market-leading ‘Book with Confidence’ policy for bookings until 31st of January 2022, to allow customers with upcoming bookings on any fare type to change their travel dates free of charge up to two hours before they travel and as many times as they wish. The existing policy applies on bookings from 1st February to 30th September 2022 which allows customers to change their booking up to seven days before travel.

 

To make travel easier, Aer Lingus has partnered with VeriFLY. By downloading the VeriFLY app and uploading Covid-19 related documentation required for their destination, Aer Lingus customers can ensure that all of their Covid-19 related documentation is verified before travel.

 

In addition, Aer Lingus has also introduced a travel tool designed to remove uncertainty regarding travel restrictions and entry requirements for all Aer Lingus destinations. Retrieve up-to-date tailored travel information based on your specific circumstances including vaccination status, return travel and flight connection requirements on aerlingus.com.

 

Aer Lingus January seat sale fares to Europe, the UK and North America are valid for travel from 01 February to 31 May 2022. All offers are subject to conditions and availability and all fares include taxes and charges. Book by midnight 18 January 2022. Terms and conditions apply.

 

For more information on the Aer Lingus January Seat Sale, please visit www.aerlingus.com