Aer Lingus is significantly ramping up its use of the Airbus A321LR on European routes this summer, capitalizing on the flexibility of its growing A321LR/XLR fleet. The Irish flag carrier, already a seasoned operator of long-haul Airbus A330s on high-demand European leisure routes such as Faro and Málaga, is now leveraging the fuel-efficient, 184-seat narrowbody A321LR for an increasing range of European destinations.
A snapshot of operations from Flightradar24 this week highlights an expansive deployment of its A321LR fleet from the airline’s Dublin hub, with six aircraft (EI-LRB, LRC, LRD, LRF, LRG, and LRH) operating to a wide network of European cities.
Snapshot of Current Operations:
EI-LRB (msn 08909) flew from Dublin (DUB) to Alicante (ALC), London Heathrow (LHR), Munich (MUC), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and Verona (VRN).
EI-LRC (msn 08965) served routes to Alicante (ALC), Amsterdam (AMS), Munich (MUC), Nice (NCE), Rome Fiumicino (FCO), and Tenerife South (TFS).
EI-LRD (msn 09187) operated flights to London Heathrow (LHR), Munich (MUC), and Paris CDG.
EI-LRF (msn 10264) was deployed on services to LHR, MUC, and CDG.
EI-LRG (msn 10291) flew to Bilbao (BIO), Budapest (BUD), and CDG.
EI-LRH (msn 10319) covered routes to Amsterdam, Lisbon (LIS), LHR, MUC, and CDG.
Additionally, Aer Lingus continues to operate A321LRs from Shannon to both London Heathrow and Paris CDG, demonstrating network flexibility beyond its Dublin Airport hub operation.
The expanded deployment of the two-class A321LR on intra-European routes represents a strategic shift for Aer Lingus. Featuring the airline’s premium AerSpace product, the aircraft ensures a consistent experience for passengers connecting to and from North America, while also creating valuable upsell opportunities. This not only enhances onboard comfort but also maximizes aircraft utilization and operational efficiency.
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