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American Airlines announce new route from New York to Dublin from next June

News warmly welcomed by Tourism Ireland on eve of ‘The Gathering’

CATHY HAYES,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

Published Thursday, October 25, 2012, 9:41 AM

Updated Thursday, October 25, 2012, 9:44 AM

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American Airlines announce new route from June from New York to Dublin

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Just in time for ‘The Gathering,’ American Airlines has announced a new service between Dublin and New York.

The new service will begin June 2013 and will be serviced by a Boeing 757. The news is a huge boost for Irish tourism on the eve of The Gathering, the Irish government’s major attempt to bring the Diaspora back home in 2012.

Bookings on the new service can be made starting November 6th. The round trip fare is $620.

The flight will depart Dublin at 9.A.M making it the earliest flight to the U.S. available.

Passengers will use the customs pre-clearance facility at Dublin, saving major time on entry into the United States.

"This announcement is further confirmation of American's long-term plan to enhance its global network. We have over 550 new aircraft on order and we are responding to demand in each of our existing markets: growing our network and increasing frequencies where our customers require it," said Graham Bell, American's Sales Director UK and Ireland.

Tourism Ireland warmly welcomed the news..

"As an island, direct, convenient and competitive access services are critical to achieving growth in inbound tourism," Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland said.

"Tourism Ireland is committed to working with American Airlines, Dublin Airport and other tourism interests, through co-operative marketing, to drive demand for this new service - as we work with other carriers and partners to promote and help maintain vital routes and services to the island," he added.

American Airlines currently has six flights weekly between Dublin and Chicago’s O’Hare Airport .

“Next summer, Dublin Airport will have 12 daily scheduled flights to 9 different US airports," DAA Interim Chief Executive, Oliver Cussen said. "That puts Dublin Airport ahead of its European competitors such as Manchester and Gatwick airports in terms of US connectivity."

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palmeiras | Oct 28, 2012, 06:28 PM EDT

Most people I know in the U.S. dont want to fly to dublin and I dont blame them; putting up with the rudeness and ignorance of jackeens (dubs); so I dont know why A.A. would fly there. Fly to Shannon or not at all.

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WoundedKnee | Oct 27, 2012, 03:28 AM EDT

I would have thought that the last thing we needed was another NYC-Ireland connection. There are huge swathes of the country that would benefit from a direct link. Some folks have mentioned the West Coast, and Texas. Then there's the South--why not Raleigh Durham? I understand USAir's link to Charlotte is a big success. And how about Dublin-Miami? That would open up Latin America to the increasing numbers of Irish who need to go there. I realize that Aer Lingus flies to Orlando during the summer. But I've been on that flight--it was hell. The plane was full of rude and badly behaved children and their equally fat and rude parents, all heading to Disney and dressed in dirty running suits and sneakers. One of the few occasions when I actually spent $6 each on the airplane cocktails. Anything to drown out the discord all around me.

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Towngate | Oct 26, 2012, 07:42 PM EDT

dwilson94: Check-in earlier.

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dwilson94 | Oct 25, 2012, 06:15 PM EDT

I miss nonstop flights to Dublin from Los Angeles. :(

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Murph46 | Oct 25, 2012, 05:28 PM EDT

Not a bad fare,I can't believe some are criticizing The Gathering!Some people would criticize a cure for cancer!

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jacersagain | Oct 25, 2012, 04:22 PM EDT

Yes, gobdaw – some of us are very slow: bodyshield for example – the flights originate in New York and return from Dublin; irishtommy for another example – aircraft seats are secured to the floor with bolts; and then there’s yourself as the perfect example of being shhhlow – Silling was taking the pitt saying that about Alcock and Brown (geddit? “All c*ck and Brown”??)

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gobdawpaddy | Oct 25, 2012, 03:45 PM EDT

irishwriter1916, I have deduced over a long period of time that many of the contributors here from the oul sod are a little bit on the shhhhhlow side. There is little point in correcting their mistakes. Silling's observation that 'Alcock and Brown are responsible for bringing homosexuality to Connemara' underscores my belief that many on the oul sod should never be allowed to leave.

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irishwriter1916 | Oct 25, 2012, 03:26 PM EDT

To Silling: Alcock and Brown were British, not American. To johnshiel: Last I looked, United American, Delta and US Air all fly non-stop USA to Shannon routes.

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irishtommy | Oct 25, 2012, 12:48 PM EDT

I hope they can secure the seats.....or we'll hear of another American Airlines screw up ...!

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joepen5 | Oct 25, 2012, 12:44 PM EDT

@boydshield My guess is both

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butlerreport | Oct 25, 2012, 12:23 PM EDT

The Gathering is a disgusting attempt for the government to profit from those who left Ireland because there was nothing here for them. Have they no shame? And these emigrants - Irish citizens - lose their right to vote as soon as they leave. Makes me sick. FYI AA has 11 flights daily from JFK to London.

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boydshield | Oct 25, 2012, 12:06 PM EDT

NY to Dublin, or Dublin to NY? Which is it? The headline says 1 thing, the story another!

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liammurf | Oct 25, 2012, 12:06 PM EDT

I think they should open up a route back to Shannon. This is idea is inconvenient for many American passengers who want to tour the country, but not return back to Dublin from where they started.

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Silling | Oct 25, 2012, 11:42 AM EDT

The only reason they are doing this is to try and pip O'Leary to the post. If Michael O'Leary is successful in his bid for Aer Lingus, then AA would have no hope in hell of securing the route. Besides, we don'r need another American landing on Irish soil. Alcock and Brown are responsible for bringing homosexuality to Connemara.

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joan1954 | Oct 25, 2012, 10:51 AM EDT

Sad in a way that their HQ which is in Dallas wouldn't look at a plane flying from the southwest and encompassing roughly 10 states that are growth but then our airline aren't quite swith when ignoring the southwest and its growth potential. I agree about bankruptcy after the new year. Maybe things will change.

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