No return for Cork-Dublin service as Aer Lingus adds transatlantic routes

Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Müller has ruled out ever operating a flight between Dublin and Cork again, crushing the hopes of tech businesses hoping to capitalise on the new Dublin to San Francisco route.

Following the announcement of the San Francisco route, the CEO of Cork Chamber, Conor Healy, said he welcomed the route but called for a feeder connection from Cork.

“The reinstatement of the Dublin/San Francisco flight is very welcome news but the reintroduction of connecting flights between Cork and Dublin is vital to facilitate onward connectivity for Cork-based businesses. The Cork region has an already well developed cluster of ICT companies and the region continues to strengthen its linkages and successful partnerships with San Francisco and Silicon Valley. We will continue to engage with Aer Lingus and other airlines to try and bring about a route from Cork to Dublin.”