Hartford, Conn(WTIC Radio)-Transatlantic service is returning to Bradley International Airport next year, according to the Connecticut Airport Authority and the Governor's office.
Beginning March 26, 2023, Aer Lingus resumes nonstop flights from Bradley to Dublin Ireland. The service will also provide connectivity to 28 European airports, according to the CAA.
“Bradley has a reputation as being an accessible, convenient airport that makes travel for people who live throughout the northeast easier, and I am excited that Aer Lingus is bringing its popular transatlantic service back to the airport,” Governor Lamont said. “Bradley is a key economic driver for our state, and the more airlines and destinations that we can add from the airport, the more attractive Connecticut becomes to companies that are seeking to grow their own operations here. I am glad to welcome Aer Lingus back to Connecticut.”
“We are opening up key cities and regions in the United States to Irish and European customers by adding new transatlantic routes to our schedule,” Aer Lingus CEO Lynne Embleton said. “Aer Lingus is forging ahead with its North American expansion plans, growing the number of transatlantic routes from its Dublin hub. The restart of the daily flight into Bradley International Airport is the only direct service to Europe, reflecting Aer Lingus’ ability to connect North American customers with Europe.”
“The Aer Lingus service has been such a tremendous asset for Bradley International Airport and our region,” Tony Sheridan, chair of the Connecticut Airport Authority Board of Directors, said. “We are thrilled about this major milestone and to once again offer connectivity to Dublin, with a renewed opportunity to also showcase Connecticut to the world.”
“The resumption of the Aer Lingus route has been a major priority in our recovery strategy,” Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority, said. “We look forward to rebuilding the service, continuing the strong momentum it had prior to the onset of the pandemic, and bringing back easy and quick transatlantic access with an award-winning airline.”
