Aer Lingus Reveals its Most Popular Autumn/Winter Travel Destinations

Aer Lingus has revealed its most popular destinations for autumn and winter travel, by bookings - with London, Paris and Amsterdam leading the way for European city breaks; and New York and Boston topping the list of transatlantic destinations.

Aer Lingus recently launched of one of its biggest sales of the year, offering savings across its global network. The airline is offering discounts on millions of seats across over 100 routes, giving customers the opportunity to plan their next getaway for less.

With the temperatures dropping in Ireland, off-peak sun holidays are proving popular with holidaymakers looking for a getaway over the coming months, with Málaga, Lanzarote and Faro ranking among the airline's most-booked leisure routes.

Customers who book before 17 September can avail of savings of up to 30% on short-haul flights from Ireland.

London is the most popular UK destination for Irish visitors travelling in the coming months, with the capital appealing to both business and leisure travellers. Aer Lingus has also noted strong demand for travel to Manchester, famous for its shopping and sporting connections, and Edinburgh, where visitors can explore the picture-perfect cobblestone streets and delve into the city’s rich history.

For those planning a festive getaway, Munich is proving popular this winter, with the city’s world-famous Christmas markets driving increased interest in early December bookings. Scenic cities such as Vienna, Prague, Berlin and Budapest are also attracting attention for those dreaming of a winter wonderland.

With flights from both Dublin and Shannon, New York remains the top choice for customers travelling to North America throughout autumn and winter. Irish visitors continue to be drawn to the city's iconic seasonal experiences, from the vibrant colours of Central Park in fall to festive favourites such as ice skating at Rockefeller Center. Aer Lingus currently has great value transatlantic fares available from €199 each way.

Other transatlantic destinations that continue to appeal to Irish customers include Boston, San Francisco and Orlando.  For those seeking warmer climates, Cancún and Nashville are alternative options where customers will experience a unique adventure. There’s noted demand for festive travel to Mexico, where holidaymakers can enjoy balmy temperatures, white-sand beaches and swim in the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean all through winter.

For customers flying across the Atlantic with Aer Lingus, the airline is continuing to enhance the inflight experience with the rollout of complimentary Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi across its long-haul fleet. This means all customers flying on Starlink-equipped aircraft can stream, browse, work and stay connected throughout at 35,000 feet.

Susanne Carberry, Chief Customer Officer at Aer Lingus, said: “More customers are choosing to travel outside the peak summer season, whether that’s for a city break, winter sun or a transatlantic getaway. Our latest booking data shows strong demand for destinations across Europe and North America, with London, Paris and New York continuing to top customers’ travel wish lists. Through our sale, we’re making it even easier for customers to plan their next trip, with great value fares available across our network.”