According to Willie Walsh, the CEO of International Airlines Group, Aer Lingus is thinking about opening a route from Cork to Boston on America’s east coast.
The plan would involve the purchase of a new single-aisle aircraft type – the A321LR, which would be able to ferry 16 business class passengers and 190 economy class passengers from Cork to America.
According to Newstalk, Walsh said “We looked at it when I was at Aer Lingus, and I’m sure that it’s something we will look at again. It’s much more viable from an economic point of view with a smaller gauge aircraft.”
Aer Lingus are not the only airline thinking about operating a route from Cork to Boston, with a hearing to be held as to whether Norwegian Air International can do the same during the summer months.
These plans have been deferred after trade unions from Europe and the US have submitted motions opposing the route. This hearing will take place on May 16.
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