Aer Lingus Reverses Recent U.S. Growth With Denver, Las Vegas and Minneapolis Route Cuts
Aer Lingus is eliminating three nonstop routes between Dublin Airport (DUB) and the United States as part of a wider effort to remove lower-margin flying…
Aer Lingus
IATA: EI
ICAO: EIN
Callsign: SHAMROCK
Active
Airline Information
| Country | Ireland (IE) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | EI |
| ICAO Code | EIN |
| Callsign | SHAMROCK |
| Hub Airport | DUB — Dublin International |
| Fleet Size | 63 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 13.1 years |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (44 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 37 | JET | 11.7 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 7 | JET | 11.0 yrs |
Airline Network Card
Aer Lingus (EIN)
Routes
129
Destinations
107
Origins
4
Airports Served
107
Countries
27
Fleet Size
57
Aircraft Types
3
Hub Airports
- DUB Dublin
Top Airports Served
Fleet Breakdown
- 320 Airbus A320
- 321 Airbus A321
- 330 Airbus A330
Latest Articles about Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus Faces Network Review, But U.S. Routes Remain Too Important To Assume Cuts
Aer Lingus is facing growing pressure to improve profitability, raising questions about whether parts of its fast-growing transatlantic network could eventually be reduced. For now,…
Pittsburgh’s Transatlantic Comeback: Aer Lingus Adds Dublin As PIT Reaches Three Europe Routes
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has taken another meaningful step in rebuilding its long-haul network, with Aer Lingus launching nonstop service to Dublin Airport (DUB). The…
Aer Lingus Slashes More Than 500 Summer Flights As Maintenance Pressure Hits At The Worst Time
Aer Lingus has cut more than 500 flights from its summer 2026 schedule, a notable reset just as the airline moves into the busiest part…
Aer Lingus Gives Raleigh-Durham Its First Nonstop Link to Ireland
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is about to enter a new phase in its international development, with Aer Lingus launching nonstop service to Dublin Airport (DUB)…
Aer Lingus Opens Dublin-Barbados Nonstop With the A321XLR
Aer Lingus (EI) is adding a new Caribbean headline to its Spring 2026 map: a nonstop Dublin Airport (DUB)–Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) service launching…
Passport-Only on Ireland-UK Flights: Aer Lingus Tightens Common Travel Area ID Rules from February 25, 2026
Aer Lingus (EI) is making a significant—and operationally meaningful—change to how it accepts identification on flights between the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. Effective…
Cork Levels Up for Summer 2026 With Aer Lingus
Cork Airport (ORK) is quietly becoming one of Aer Lingus’ most interesting regional growth stories—and Summer 2026 is where the strategy starts to look deliberate…
Manchester’s Transatlantic Shake-Up: Aer Lingus Freezes Long-Haul Sales as UK Unit Faces an Inflection Point
Aer Lingus (EI) has effectively put its Manchester transatlantic experiment on pause—at least from a booking perspective. The carrier has stopped selling tickets for travel…
Aer Lingus A321XLR Grounded After Reported 3.3G Hard Landing At Dublin (DUB)
Aer Lingus’ newest long-haul workhorse has hit an early speed bump. A barely one-year-old Airbus A321XLR—registered EI-XLT—is reportedly facing an extended maintenance stay after a…
Aer Lingus Launching First-Ever Nonstop Flights Between Pittsburgh And Dublin
Aer Lingus connects Pittsburgh to Ireland from May 2026 Aer Lingus will launch the first-ever scheduled nonstop flights between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Dublin…
Aer Lingus Weighs Manchester Exit as Long-Haul Base Struggles
Aer Lingus is signaling that its Manchester Airport (MAN) experiment may be nearing an end. The Irish carrier has warned staff that it is actively…
Aer Lingus Adds Dublin–Raleigh-Durham For April 2026
Aer Lingus will launch 5x-weekly nonstop service between Dublin (DUB) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU) starting April 13, 2026, continuing its strategy of tapping high-growth secondary U.S.…
Aer Lingus Flight Diverts to Edinburgh Due to Heavy Fog Across the UK
An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) was forced to divert to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) on December 29, 2024,…
Aer Lingus Expands U.S. Services with Additional Flights to Cleveland
Aer Lingus has announced an expansion of its transatlantic services from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE), responding to strong demand on this…
Aer Lingus Expands Network with New Routes from Cork to Spain and France
Aer Lingus has announced the launch of two new routes from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bilbao, Spain (BIO), and Bordeaux, France (BOD), set to begin…
Aer Lingus Elevates Holiday Travel with Festive Treats and In-Flight Entertainment
Aer Lingus is spreading holiday cheer this season by introducing a range of festive offerings for passengers traveling in December. With expectations of carrying up…
Aer Lingus Expands North American Network with New Direct Dublin-Las Vegas Route and Celebratory Fare Sale
In an exciting expansion of its North American network, Aer Lingus has announced a new direct route connecting Dublin Airport (DUB) to Las Vegas McCarran…
Aer Lingus to Launch New Transatlantic Route Between Dublin and Indianapolis in 2025
In a move that reaffirms its growing transatlantic ambitions, Aer Lingus has announced a new direct flight connecting Dublin Airport (DUB) with Indianapolis International Airport…