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Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, announced today that its adding 3x weekly flights between its hub at Dublin Airport (DUB) and Mexico’s second busiest airport: Cancún International Airport (CUN). The seasonal route will run between January 6th and April 29th. This new nonstop option will save Irish passengers from needing to connect in the United States en route to their beach holidays.
Airbus A330-300 aircraft will be used for this route. These offer 30 Business Class and 287 Economy Class seats. This is the largest aircraft type in Aer Lingus’ fleet and generally its used to serve transatlantic flights.
Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus Chief Executive Officer, said:
Our new direct route from Dublin to Cancún introduces a vibrant new destination to our network and further increases Aer Lingus’ winter sun offering. Our research highlights a strong appetite amongst customers for new travel experiences, particularly seasonal destinations beyond the peak summer period. Mexico, with its tropical climate, caters to the growing consumer demand for winter sun, while also offering a rich blend of history, culture, and cuisine.”
Mara Lezama Espinosa, Quintana Roo State Governor, added:
Quintana Roo, the Mexican Caribbean, welcomes and celebrates the first direct Dublin – Cancun flight from Aer Lingus. We will work together with our partner Aer Lingus to make this a successful operation!”
Many tourists see Cancún as nothing more than a place to sip margaritas poolside in a cookie cutter resort factory. The area offers so much more including amazing food and lots of natural beauty. The new route comes just as Ireland and Mexico are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Anthony’s Take: I’m not a fan of the resorts in the hotel zone, but think there is a lot appealing about Cancún (especially for Irish travelers and others from Europe looking to escape the cold).
(Image Credits: Aer Lingus.)
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