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Viva Las Vegas! Aer Lingus Announce New Route From Dublin
June 2024
GET ready to experience the glitz, glamour, and excitement of Las Vegas as Aer Lingus announces the launch of greatly anticipated inaugural flights from Dublin to the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World. Commencing ahead of the October midterm break on Friday October 25th, 2024, travellers will have the opportunity to embark on unforgettable adventures to Las Vegas, soaking up the winter sun and immersing themselves in a world of entertainment,
sports, and natural
Get ready to experience the glitz, glamour, and excitement of Las Vegas as Aer Lingus announces the launch of greatly anticipated inaugural flights from Dublin...
Jet2 and Jet2Holidays Unveil New Winter Sun Programme Including New Belfast Route!
Winter Sun destinations on sale in total, representing over 4.2 million seats and a capacity increase of over 5% when compared to Winter 24/25, making it their bigger Winter Sun programme ever. Flights and holidays have gone on sale for Winter 25/26 from all 12 of Jet2. com and Jet2holidays’ UK bases: Belfast International, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol,
East Midlands,
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon,
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JET2.com and Jet2holidays have unveiled their biggest ever Winter Sun programme, with flights and holidays going on sale for Winter 25/26 from across all 12 of their UK airport bases. The programme also includes a new Winter route from Belfast International Airport to Palma. The airline and tour operator have put 14
IN a rare occurrence, the three Captains on a Birmingham flight to Cancun had something very special in common; they were all related. Captain Henry Brewis was joined in the cockpit by his wife, Hayley and brother, Tom who are also TUI Captains for the 9-hour flight to celebrate International Families Day. Henry and his brother have been pilots at TUI for 37 years, and his wife Hayley 26 years. “People often wonder what it’s like to work with your family, but flying a plane together really takes things to a whole new level. We don’t have the standard breakfast
Manchester,
Newcastle International and London Stansted Airports. In total, this programme will see
Jet2.com and
Jet2holidays operate almost 150 winter sun routes from across their 12 UK bases in Winter 25/26. The programme also includes a new Winter route from Belfast International Airport to Palma. This announcement means that
conversation about the weather, instead will be discussing how the weather will impact the flight route for the day ahead”. It was a particularly special flight for Henry and his wife Hayley, as it was the first time they’ve flown together since she recently returned to the role after recovering from breast cancer. “My wife Hayley is truly an inspiration, it’s a big celebration to be back in the cockpit with her once again and cancer free. As soon as she was cleared, she was eager to get back into flying once again,” said Henry. “It’s just so great to be back in
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are the first airline and major tour operator to put Winter 25/26 on sale, and the early release of the programme comes in response to demand from holidaymakers looking to lock some winter sun holidays into their diaries. As well as providing the opportunity to book early, the size and scale of the programme means that the companies are offering customers and independent travel agents more seats, choice and flexibility than ever before. Key Winter Sun highlights by base for Winter 25/26 include: Belfast International Airport Ten sun destinations on sale
(peak number of flights per week in brackets). Tenerife (7), Lanzarote (5),
Gran Canaria (3), Fuerteventura (2), Malaga (2), Alicante (2), Antalya (1), Faro (2), Madeira (1), brand-new route to Palma (1).
Family of Captains Fly Together for the First Time
an aircraft and taking customers to and from their holidays. I particularly missed flights like this one, where we can spend a day to turnaround in Cancun and get to enjoy some of the sights before flying back home.”said Hayley. For Henry and his brother Tom, working together as pilots fulfils a dream they used to speak about as kids. His brother Tom also agrees saying “It was a great privilege to fly with my brother again after a gap of many years, and a first to fly with Hayley. Flying with them both was very special and one of the high- lights of my careers.”
wonders. Aer Lingus will operate flights to Las Vegas three times per week, on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, on a widebody Airbus A330-300 up until 29 April 2025, taking in next Easter mid-term break. As a premier North America winter sun and leisure destination, Las Vegas offers an escape from the autumn chill, and is renowned for its spectacular shows, electrifying concerts, thrilling sport events including the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, and breathtaking natural attractions like the majestic Grand Canyon. The Las Vegas entertainment scene is legendary as made famous by Elvis Presley’s legacy; from Garth Brooks and Adele to Cirque du Soleil and Jersey Boys, winter entertainment in Las Vegas couldn’t be hotter. So, whether you are a sports enthusiast, entertainment aficionado, or nature lover, Aer Lingus makes it easier than ever to discover the excitement that awaits in Las Vegas. “Aer Lingus is bringing this iconic destination to Irish customers seeking an escape to the winter sun.” said Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus Chief Executive. “In addition to the warm climate, Las Vegas is renowned for being one of the greatest entertainment capitals in the world, famous for its shows, concerts, sports events and natural wonders. It is a long-held ambition of ours to fly to Las Vegas. The launch of this new Aer Lingus route is a significant moment for us and our customers. ” “On behalf of all of Las Vegas, we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Aer Lingus to Las Vegas for the very first time,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “In 2023, our city welcomed more than 52,000 visitors from Ireland, and this direct, nonstop service from Dublin will undoubtedly be motivation for Irish travelers and visitors throughout Europe to discover everything Las Vegas has to offer. We congratulate Aer Lingus on this expansion and look forward to a very successful partnership.” In addition to being a magnet for major
sports and entertainment events, Las Vegas is also a hub for conferences and conventions, attracting professionals and industry leaders from around the world. With convenient flight schedule and seamless connections, Aer Lingus is the perfect choice for passengers from Ireland and beyond, including those connecting from Manchester, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Amsterdam and Dusseldorf.
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