United Airlines has marked the 25th anniversary of its non-stop direct service from Dublin Airport to New York/Newark.
The route launched in June 1998 and has since carried nearly 3.5 million customers on more than 20,000 flights.
United has served Ireland since 1998 and – earlier this week – also celebrated its 25th year serving New York/Newark out of Shannon Airport.
The airline also services Chicago from Ireland.
“For a quarter of a century now, United has connected Dublin with the United States, offering our customers in Ireland nonstop connections to the New York metropolis and the US East Coast, as well as an unrivalled network of onward connections from our New York/Newark hub to over 100 destinations across the Americas,” said Martina Coogan,Head of Corporate Sales UK and Ireland, United Airlines. “With such an important relationship between Ireland the United States, this route demonstrates the importance of bringing families and businesses together across the Atlantic.”
“I am delighted to congratulate United Airlines on reaching the 25th anniversary of operating non-stop flights between Dublin Airport and New York/Newark,” said Kenny Jacobs, CEO of daa. “We are proud to have been a part of United’s journey since 1998, and we value our strong partnership. Over the years, we have witnessed United’s route network expand, with the addition of routes to Washington and Chicago. We remain committed to working closely with United Airlines to further enhance passenger numbers and ensure continued success.
“Our pre-clearance facilities at Dublin Airport offer passengers a seamless travel experience, saving valuable time upon arrival in the US We extend our gratitude to United’s loyal customers and the travel trade community across Ireland for their ongoing support.”
