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Going the distance: Aer Lingus welcomes new Airbus A321XLR Aircraft to its fleet. Picture shows from left Georgia-Jane McCann, senior cabin crew; and James Harmon, senior cabin crew with the new Airbus A321XLR – the single-aisle extra-long-range aircraft flying up to 8,700km. The first two of six Airbus A321XLR aircraft arrived in Dublin to serve transatlantic routes and fly new routes to Nashville and Indianapolis in 2025
AER Lingus has announced it will operate a temporary scheduled service between Dublin and Barbados for spring 2026. The seasonal route will run from March 31, 2026 to May 31, 2026, offering Irish customers a direct connection to the Caribbean.
The service connecting Dublin and Bridgetown will be operated using Aer Lingus’ most modern Airbus A321XLR aircraft and will run three times weekly, departing Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Beyond the tropical beaches, Bridgetown, the island’s capital, is steeped in rich heritage dating back centuries. The Bridgetown Historic Garrison is UNESCO World Heritage site and visitors to the city can immerse themselves in the colourful local lifestyle as they walk down Swan Street’s lively shops and market stalls.
The aircraft is configured with 184 seats in a two-class layout featuring 16 full-flat Business Class and 168 Economy Class seats and is the widest single-aisle aircraft cabin on the market.
The service will also help to accommodate passengers due to fly with the airline from Manchester after announcing it will pull transatlantic flights form the airport in March of this year.
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