“We know there is strong demand for direct transatlantic services from the North of England for flights to Barbados and we’re looking forward to seeing travellers and holidaymakers enjoying the welcoming Aer Lingus experience that we’re known for. Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus CEO, said: “ Everyone at Aer Lingus felt great pride to see our first direct, non-stop flight from Manchester to Barbados take to the skies this morning. Thanks to the new service, travellers in the North can now enjoy two weekly flights to Barbados from Manchester with Aer Lingus every Wednesday and Saturday until the end of April, as well as an additional weekly flight each Friday from 30 October.Īer Lingus offers highly competitive fares in both Business Class and Economy Class on its transatlantic services operating from Manchester, with fares starting from £199 each-way, as part of a return journey.Ĭustomers can also book the flights as part of a holiday package, thanks to the airline’s new partnership with British Airways Holidays. To start the celebrations in true Barbadian style, customers checking in for their flights with the Irish flag carrier were treated to a live performance from local Barbadian steel band, Band One. Holidaymakers have even more reason to cheer when Aer Lingus starts its third new route from Manchester to sunny Florida and the theme-park capital of the world and home of Disneyland and Universal Studios Florida with flights to Orlando on December 11. The new flights boost business options and choice for consumers by offering a new northern hub to destinations across the Atlantic.Īnd from December 1 Aer Lingus will begin operating its first ever non-stop direct flights from Manchester to New York’s JFK airport, just in time for the peak winter travel season. The brand new EI 31 service departed from Manchester Airport marking a major new milestone in the Irish flag-carrier’s services from the UK. Manchester, 20 October 2021: Aer Lingus’ first transatlantic service from the UK took to the skies this morning with the departure of the airline’s first ever non-stop direct flight from Manchester to Barbados. Press releaseAER LINGUS’ FIRST NON-STOP TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT FROM MANCHESTER TO BARBADOS TAKES OFF October 20, 2021

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