Cleveland will soon be able to communicate with Europe.
Aer Lingus will begin service between its hub at Dublin Airport and ClevelandHopkins International Airport in May of next year. The service will use the carrier's A321neo aircraft, which is a longer-range variant of the A321.
While a formal announcement is expected Wednesday, the carrier has already loaded the new flights in its reservation system. Ahead of the announcement, Aer Lingus did not respond to a request for comment. The service was expected to be announced.
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The incentive package for Aer Lingus was offered by the local government and business groups. It's a common package for long-haul air service to smaller markets. A coalition of local civic and business leaders joined together in St. Louis to lure the German flag carrier to the area. The deal will pay out over three years.
Aer Lingus will have flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flight leaves Cleveland at 8:20 pm and arrives in Dublin at 8:50 a.m. The return flight leaves Dublin at 3:30pm and arrives in Cleveland at 6:50pm.
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Economy fares are as low as 668 euros. The business class fares are 2,333 euros. Round trips departing Cleveland cost a little more.
There are 16 passengers in lie-flat business class and 168 in economy class in Aer Lingus. The onboard experience was described as "fresh and comfortable" by the man who flew it.
The business class on the A321neo was reviewed.
The city's first service to Europe since the summer of last year will be by Aer Lingus when it launches. Continental Airlines stopped service between Cleveland and LHR in 2009. The Cleveland hub of United was closed soon after.
Bradley International Airport in Connecticut was served by Aer Lingus for two years.
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