Aer Lingus Irish Airlines

About the Airlines

Aer Lingus Irish Airlines was established by the government of Ireland in 1936. It was projected to be one of the chief airlines of the nation.

The Aer Lingus Irish Airlines began its journey in the world of aviation when its very first aircraft flew from Dublin to Bristol on May 27, 1936. The Aer Lingus is an economy airline. It provides its fliers the ultimate flying experience within a stipulated budget. The airline company entered a new phase with its listing on the London and Irish Stock Exchange.

Main Hub

The Aer Lingus Irish flights operate from its primary hub at the Dublin Airport. However, the Belfast International Airport and the Cork Airport also serve as secondary hubs of the airlines.

Fleet

The fleet of the Aer Lingus Irish Airlines comprises a number of aircrafts, including the following:

26 Airbus A320, 6 Airbus A321

An Airbus A 320 has also been ordered and is scheduled to be delivered in 2008. The Aer Lingus Irish Airlines also has a long haul fleet that includes 9 Airbus A320 aircrafts. 6 Airbus A330 are to be added to the fleet in 2009 while 6 more Airbus A350 would join the fleet of the Aer Lingus Irish Airlines in 2014.

Main Destinations

The Aer Lingus Irish Airlines flies to a number of destinations across the world. These include:

• Czech Republic
• Austria
• Finland
• Germany
• Denmark
• Belgium
• Morocco
• Greece
• France
• Ireland
• Spain
• Portugal
• United States of America

Facilities and Services

The airlines offer its guests numerous facilities. These include in flight shopping options, entertainment, meals, pillows, blankets and entertainment.

Bookings and Reservations

The Aer Lingus Irish Airlines offers its clients provisions for online ticket bookings thereby making it easier for them to reserve their tickets from any corner of the world.

Offices Worldwide

The head office of Aer Lingus is located at Dublin Airport, Ireland.

The Aer Lingus Airlines has its offices in different parts of the world. Its offices are scattered across countries like Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, Finland, Austria and Canada. Aer Lingus Irish Airways flight information, available at these offices, provides relevant details to the fliers.

Benefits for Frequent Fliers

Frequent fliers on the Aer Lingus Irish Airlines are entitled to the Gold Circle Club membership. The membership entitles them value points each time they fly with the airlines. The club membership is available on a three tier structure. This includes the Elite Level Membership benefits, the Gold Level Membership benefits and the Prestige Level benefits.