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Aer Lingus Adds Year-Round DublinRaleigh-Durham Route Starting April 2026

The year-round A321XLR service expands the carrier’s North American network to 26 destinations.

Overview

  • Service begins April 13, 2026, operating five times weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
  • Flights will continue through winter with one fewer weekly round trip, using Aer Lingus’ long-range Airbus A321XLR.
  • Introductory fares were published from €299 each way, with the launch positioned to serve business, education and event demand.
  • The route forms part of Aer Lingus’ largest transatlantic schedule for summer 2026, with added frequencies on New York, Boston, Orlando, Nashville and Indianapolis.
  • Connections via Dublin from many UK regional airports include U.S. pre-clearance, allowing passengers to arrive in Raleigh-Durham as domestic entrants.