Travelbiz E-Zine
6
March
2025

The Atlantic Joint Venture trade evening in Dublin takes off!

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Ita Hendrick, our Travelbiz Trade Partner reporter, brings you all the AJV roadshow updates from the Mayson Hotel last night.

A fantastic night at the Mayson Hotel as The Atlantic Joint Venture – Air Canada, Lufthansa Group, and United Airlines – hosted an incredible evening of networking, fun, and prizes with our amazing travel trade partners!

The Atlantic Joint Venture (AJV) trade evening kicked off with an engaging video introducing the AJV partners—seven leading airlines operating between Europe, Canada, the US, Mexico, and Central America.

With a combined schedule and mix-and-match fare options, travelers can access:

✅ 60 transatlantic gateways

✅ 492 destinations worldwide

✅ 60 exclusive airport lounges

United Airlines Highlights

📈 40% increase in capacity this summer from Dublin & Shannon

🛫 Dreamliner introduced on the Dublin-Chicago route

🍽️ Three-course meal in economy with complimentary beer & wine

♿ First airline to offer Braille on aircraft interiors

A Great Night of Networking & Prizes 🎉

Guests enjoyed a delicious selection of hot food and two drink vouchers, while approximately 60 travel trade professionals attended.

Exciting Prizes were won on the Night! Including

🏆 United Airlines – Two economy tickets from Dublin to Newark, Chicago, or Washington DC

🏆 Air Canada – Two economy tickets to Canada, the US, Mexico, or Central America (AJV regions)

🏆 Lufthansa Group – Two €250 Swiss Vouchers for purchases on SWISS.com

🎁 Spot Prizes – Goodie bags & Dublin Airport’s 7-night Drop & Go parking prize

AJV Representatives on the Night

✈️ United Airlines – Aoife Gregg & Brian Hughes

✈️ Air Canada – Blaithin O’Donnell & Bernadette Goldsmith

✈️ Lufthansa Group – Helen Fyfe & Patrick Keogh

Huge shout out to Edel Redmond and Ciara O’Brien from Dublin Airport also.

A fantastic evening of networking, industry updates, and amazing prizes!

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