Aer Lingus and United Airlines enter codeshare agreement

The codeshare agreement will cover all six of Aer Lingus’ U.S. gateways, including New York-JFK, Boston, Orlando, Chicago-O’Hare, San Francisco, and Washington. Aer Lingus customers will have access to nearly 200 additional destinations in the U.S. through United’s hubs in Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington. United customers will have access to destinations in Ireland and to destinations in the UK and Continental Europe through Aer Lingus’ extensive short-haul network.

Dermot Mannion, Aer Lingus CEO said, "The relationship with United Airlines extends our offering to both our Irish and North American customer base, with seamless travel options and access to more than 200 destinations served by United Airlines in the US.  We believe that this agreement will strengthen and consolidate our position in the US market as we capitalise on the scale and the strength of the United Airlines network.”

The United Airlines flight code is now available on all Aer Lingus transatlantic flights to and from Ireland and on flights between Ireland and both London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

Glenn Tilton, chairman, president and CEO of United said, “We are pleased to partner with Aer Lingus and provide our customers in the United States with the most direct service to Ireland on the country's national carrier.  Our customers will now enjoy more choices and benefits during their travels to Ireland and the rest of Europe.”


(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 09-Oct-08
 

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