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03/02/2015
Dublin/Donegal Flights Launched
A new flight route between Dublin and Donegal has been announced by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Aer Lingus Regional began the first flights this week as the new operator of the PSO (Public Service Obligation) route from Donegal. The airline will fly twice-daily return journeys, seven days a week, all year round.
Operator Stobart Air expects to increase passenger numbers on the route.
Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe said: "For Ireland to continue down its path of economic recovery, a well-connected transport infrastructure that connects all four corners of the country is essential. Stobart Air’s operation of the Donegal Dublin route is a positive step towards achieving and maintaining this, providing an essential link between Donegal and the capital, facilitating business and encouraging tourism."
Sean Brogan, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Stobart Air, added: "Stobart Air is proud to operate the Donegal Dublin PSO. We fly to regional centres across Ireland and the United Kingdom, and recognise the importance of air access to the Donegal community. Our twice daily services between Donegal and Dublin facilitate day return travel from Donegal for both business and leisure passengers.
"Equally, it will allow for easier connectivity to transatlantic services from Dublin for Donegal passengers and for US passengers to visit Donegal, one of Ireland’s most scenic tourist destinations."
(IT/CD)
Aer Lingus Regional began the first flights this week as the new operator of the PSO (Public Service Obligation) route from Donegal. The airline will fly twice-daily return journeys, seven days a week, all year round.
Operator Stobart Air expects to increase passenger numbers on the route.
Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe said: "For Ireland to continue down its path of economic recovery, a well-connected transport infrastructure that connects all four corners of the country is essential. Stobart Air’s operation of the Donegal Dublin route is a positive step towards achieving and maintaining this, providing an essential link between Donegal and the capital, facilitating business and encouraging tourism."
Sean Brogan, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Stobart Air, added: "Stobart Air is proud to operate the Donegal Dublin PSO. We fly to regional centres across Ireland and the United Kingdom, and recognise the importance of air access to the Donegal community. Our twice daily services between Donegal and Dublin facilitate day return travel from Donegal for both business and leisure passengers.
"Equally, it will allow for easier connectivity to transatlantic services from Dublin for Donegal passengers and for US passengers to visit Donegal, one of Ireland’s most scenic tourist destinations."
(IT/CD)
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