Aer Arann Express has announced the introduction of a 59 return fare on its Knock-Dublin, Sligo-Dublin and Donegal-Dublin routes. The airline, which operates a number of daily air services to the North West, is offering this great value fare from Monday 14th January until Thursday 28th February 2002.
All routes on the Aer Arann Express network are now serviced by a 50-seater ATR42 pressurised aircraft, resulting in commute times of as little as 35 minutes between Dublin and the North West.
Commenting on the promotion, Jennifer Mooney, Marketing Manager, Aer Arann Express said: "We are committed to growing the air travel market to and from the Northwest and believe that this promotional fare initiative will appeal to a wide audience. This great value fare of 59 proves that air travel is not only faster and more comfortable but cost effective and affordable too"
This return fare of 59 is one of the most competitive ever introduced by Aer Arann Express and 30% of the seats on all flights on the three routes will be made available at this price for the duration of the promotion. Passengers must return within 3 days of their outbound departure. No changes or refunds are allowed. Children's discount does not apply. Departure tax of 7.50 at Knock Airport is not included. All reservations for this offer must be made directly with Aer Arann Express on locall 1890 46 27 26.
Aer Arann Express, Ireland's regional airline, today (Monday 11th February 2002), helped its passengers to get that loving feeling, by announcing that it is offering customers the chance to put a little romance back into their lives this St. Valentine's Day, Thursday 14th February 2002. For an amazing EUR 125pps, customers can fly with their loved one to Donegal and stay at the Ostann na Rosann Hotel in Dungloe for a romantic St.Valentine's mini-break.
This fantastic offer includes one night's bed and breakfast and candlelit dinner on Thursday 14th February. The flight departs Dublin at 1220, arriving in Donegal at 1315, with the return departing Donegal at 1335 on Friday 15th February. In addition to this, Aer Arann Express will be presenting each passenger with a complimentary box of heart shaped, handmade Irish chocolates, on all flights across Ireland this Valentine's Day.
Celebrating the launch of these great Valentine's Day promotions, were two stars from Ireland's favourite soap, Fair City. Seamus Moran aka, Bistro-owner and all round nice guy Mike Gleeson (played by Seamus Moran), showed that he is willing to forgive and forget, as he surprised his on-screen wife, Yvonne Doyle (played by Ciara O'Callaghan), by presenting her with a dozen red roses.
Jennifer Mooney, Marketing Manager for Aer Arann Express said: "As we go from strength to strength, we are delighted that we have the opportunity today, to give something back to our passengers. We are delighted with the support shown to Aer Arann Express over t he years and look forward to continually improving our service".
Love is in the Air for Aer Arann Express Passengers
Aer Arann Express, Ireland's regional airline, today (Monday 11th February 2002), helped its passengers to get that loving feeling, by announcing that it is offering customers the chance to put a little romance back into their lives this St. Valentine's Day, Thursday 14th February 2002. For an amazing EUR 125pps, customers can fly with their loved one to Donegal and stay at the Ostann na Rosann Hotel in Dungloe for a romantic St.Valentine's mini-break.
This fantastic offer includes one night's bed and breakfast and candlelit dinner on Thursday 14th February. The flight departs Dublin at 1220, arriving in Donegal at 1315, with the return departing Donegal at 1335 on Friday 15th February. In addition to this, Aer Arann Express will be presenting each passenger with a complimentary box of heart shaped, handmade Irish chocolates, on all flights across Ireland this Valentine's Day.
Celebrating the launch of these great Valentine's Day promotions, were two stars from Ireland's favourite soap, Fair City. Seamus Moran aka, Bistro-owner and all round nice guy Mike Gleeson (played by Seamus Moran), showed that he is willing to forgive and forget, as he surprised his on-screen wife, Yvonne Doyle (played by Ciara O'Callaghan), by presenting her with a dozen red roses.
Jennifer Mooney, Marketing Manager for Aer Arann Express said: "As we go from strength to strength, we are delighted that we have the opportunity today, to give something back to our passengers. We are delighted with the support shown to Aer Arann Express over t he years and look forward to continually improving our service".
Aer Arann Express launches new In-Flight Magazine
Aer Arann Express have launched a new In-Flight magazine 'express it' that will be available on all flights on all routes. Galway's Grainne Seoige was among the guests at the launch of the new magazine, along with First Officer Declan Whelan and Cabin Crew member Aileen Murtagh.
The new, full colour, glossy, quarterly magazine has something for everyone, including health, beauty, Irish business, fashion, finance, technology, profiles, a network event guide and company news. The publication is also smattered with competitions, special offers and information on exclusive deals for Aer Arann Express passengers.
Commenting on the launch of the new magazine, Jennifer Mooney, Marketing Manager, Aer Arann Express said: "The magazine is in direct response to the needs of our valued passengers. Passengers were frequently requesting an in-flight magazine, despite the fact that we already offer a daily national newspaper on board and the average flight time across the network is just 35 minutes. Our philosophy is, if we can add value to our passenger's experience - we will - and this new magazine certainly does. I know our passengers are going to love it!".
'express it' has been produced by Main Stream Publishing who have been in the business for over 30 years and have an impressive portfolio of high quality publications to their credit.
PSO announcement welcomed
Aer Arann Express to serve Galway, Kerry and Knock until 2005
 Aer Arann Express today, Wednesday 19th June 2002, welcomed the announcement by the Department of Public Enterprise that the airline has been successful in renewing its tender to operate the Galway-Dublin, Kerry-Dublin and Knock-Dublin Public Service Obligation (P.S.O.) routes until 2005. The airline has been successfully operating these routes since January 2001, having taken over the Galway and Kerry routes from Aer Lingus. Today's announcement confirms that the airline will continue to provide services for at least the next three years, linking Galway, Kerry and Knock to Continental Europe and the United States, through the hub of Dublin Airport. The continuation of the air services will prove vital for both tourism and business alike and will further promote economic development in each of the regions.
A total of five P.S.O. routes were up for tender including Dublin - Kerry, Galway, Knock, Sligo, and Donegal. Aer Arann Express submitted applications for all five routes and is pleased to have been awarded the tender to operate three of the routes, complementing the airline's existing commercial services from Cork to Dublin and Birmingham and from Shannon to Dublin.
Commenting on the announcement Padraig O'Ceidigh, Managing Director said, "We are delighted to have been awarded the contract to operate the Galway, Kerry and Knock routes. In the past four years we have shown our commitment to developing air access to the regions and will continue to work with the local communities to develop these routes. This is a time of expansion and growth for the company with the launch of three services from Cork to the UK during the summer season. We will continue to grow and develop both our PSO and commercial routes" He added, "We are very disappointed that we have not been given the opportunity to continue operating the Sligo and Donegal routes. We have worked closely with the airports and business and tourism interests over the past three years to increase passenger numbers to the northwest. It is regretful that these routes will no longer form part of our network. In the short term additional capacity will be available and we will assess other opportunities for route development."
Take the Sky Road to Scotland
Aer Arann Express announces Cork - Edinburgh route
Aer Arann Express today, 15th July announced that it will begin operating a new Cork - Edinburgh service from 19th August 2002. The new service, which will operate daily except Saturday will cater for both business and leisure passengers, departing Cork at 1020 and arriving in Edinburgh at 1210. The return flight will depart Edinburgh at 1240 and arrive in Cork at 1430. A fifty seat ATR42 turboprop aircraft will be used to operate the route.
Commenting on the announcement, Padraig O'Ceidigh, Managing Director Aer Arann Express said "We are delighted to be adding Cork-Edinburgh to our network. This will be the fourth route we have launched from Cork to UK during summer 2002 and we believe that there is considerable traffic potential between the two cities. We are continually looking at opportunities to serve new routes and we look forward to developing further routes out of Cork."
Fares on the route start from as little as EUR128 return midweek including taxes, proving that taking the 'skyroad' with Aer Arann Express is the easy and sensible option.
Aer Arann Express, Managing Director, Padraig O'Ceidigh is pictured here (left) with Aer Arann Express, Commercial Manager, Cathal O'Connell (right).
skyroad.com open for business
Aer Arann Express unveils online booking system
 Aer Arann Express today (Monday 8th July 2002) officially unveiled its latest online travel initiative - skyroad.com. Taking the sky road with Aer Arann Express has never been more convenient with the launch of the airlines new online booking system.
Ireland's pop sensation 'SIX', frequent flyers with Aer Arann Express, officially launched skyroad.com in Dublin's Four Seasons Hotel. To celebrate the launch, Aer Arann Express are offering a €6 discount per passenger on all flights booked online at skyroad.com from midnight 7th July to midnight 16th July 2002.
Commenting on the airlines e-initiative, Jennifer Mooney, Marketing Manager, Aer Arann Express said: "This web-based marketing initiative will bring significant added value to our passengers experience with us. Our passengers value time, convenience and great service and skyroad.com certainly delivers on these. We expect huge interest from the public for our €6 discount promotion and for future promotions, as the lowest fares from Aer Arann Express will only be available on skyroad.com."
€6 discount applies to all fares, excluding infant fares, booked online at skyroad.com from midnight 7th July to midnight 16th July 2002. Fares do not include Airport Development fees of €6 at Kerry Airport and €7.50 at Knock Airport, which are payable to these Airports on
Two new routes from Cork. Aer Arann Express launches new services to Bristol and Southampton
 Aer Arann Express will today (Monday 1st July) commence two new services from Cork to Bristol and Southampton. This new route is part of the airline's strategy of developing regional air access and will offer a daily flight (except Saturday) between the two cities.
The Cork to Southampton service will operate in conjunction with the Cork to Bristol service and will include a twenty-minute stopover in Bristol. The flight will depart Cork at 1305 in the afternoon, arriving in Bristol at 1415 and Southampton at 1505. The return flight will depart Southampton at 1535 and Bristol at 1625 to arrive in Cork at 1740.
Aer Arann Express also launched a Birmingham-Cork service on 3rd June 2002. The airline recently expanded its fleet with the delivery of two 66-seater ATR 72 aircraft, adding to the airline's current fleet of four 50 seat ATR-42 turboprops. The company is delighted to announce the creation of at least 35 new jobs as a direct result of this expansion.
Commenting on the launch of the new service, Padraig O'Ceidigh, Managing Director of Aer Arann Express said "These are very exciting times for Aer Arann Express with the launch of three UK routes during Summer 2002, including the Cork to Bristol and Southampton. In the past we have shown our commitment to developing regional access within Ireland. We are now offering the same commitment to the regions of the UK, developing access, increasing business and leisure opportunities and serving the needs of local communities."
Fares on the route will start at €121 / £85 return midweek including taxes and can be booked online at skyroad.com
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2002. Aer Arann Express MD scoops major award
 Aer Arann Express Managing Director, Padraig O'Ceidigh, has been named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2002, at the annual awards ceremony held at the Burlington Hotel on Thursday 19th September 2002.
Emerging victorious from a total of twenty four nominees, Padraig O'Ceidigh said that: "This is a tremendous honour both for me personally and for the whole Aer Arann Express team. Together, we have worked very hard over the past number of years to raise the profile of Aer Arann Express and to expand and improve upon our services. We are delighted with our progress to date and will continue to develop the business over the coming months. This award is the culmination of all our efforts".
 The Ernst & Young Awards Programme is now in its fifth year and its aim is to identify, salute and support Ireland's leading business people who help to keep the tiger economy moving on an upward spiral. This year an all time high of one hundred and fifty entrepreneurs were nominated for this award, which highlights the magnitude of Padraig O'Ceidigh's achievement. He will now go on to represent Ireland at the world Entrepreneur of the year awards, to be held in Monte Carlo in 2003.
Aer Arann Express Launches Passenger Charter
Aer Arann Express, Europe's leading regional airline recently launched its Passenger Charter for the years 2002 / 2003, at Galway Airport. The official launch was performed by Minister for Transport , Seamus Brennan T.D. At the official launch, Minister Brennan, welcoming the publication of the Passenger Charter, said it was a clear indication of the commitment from Aer Arann Express to provide the best possible service and facilities for its customers.
Padraig O'Ceidigh, Aer Arann Express added : "This passenger charter is further proof that Aer Arann Express is an airline which is firmly committed to providing a safe, reliable and cost effective service on all of its routes. We were one of the first airlines to sign up to the European Passenger Charter when asked by the Department of Transport. We hope that our passengers will appreciate that we are committed to serving them as best as we possibly can."
The charter begins with a mission statement which declares Aer Arann Express to be a business which provides a "safe, reliable, efficient and friendly regional air service to its customers". It proceeds to outline its passenger service commitment, covering all aspects of travel from the time of booking right through to the time that the passenger disembarks the flight. Aer Arann Express is confident that this passenger charter will help to create a more efficient and more customer friendly airline. It hopes that it will promote increased communication between the staff and the customer, thereby allowing any difficulties, which may arise, to be resolved in an efficient and sensitive manner.
Aer Arann Express commences direct service from Galway to London Luton
 Aer Arann Express today, Monday 9th September 2002, commenced its new daily service from Galway - London Luton, with the inaugural flight departing Galway at 1150hrs and arriving in London Luton at 1350hrs. The return service departs London Luton at 1420hrs and arrives in Galway at 1620hrs.
Performing the official launch of the service at Galway Airport was Minister Eamon O'Cuiv, T.D., whilst ever popular Galway Arts group, Macnas, provided wonderful and colourful entertainment. The new Galway - London Luton service will offer both business and leisure flyers a quick, easy and cost-effective route from the West of Ireland to the British capital.
Commenting on the announcement, Padraig O'Ceidigh, Managing Director for Aer Arann Express said "This is a very exciting development for Aer Arann Express and we are delighted to be starting our first Ireland to London service from Galway. We are introducing this service in response to demand from the local community and believe that a Galway-London air service will have huge benefits for the region. We look forward to working with local tourism organisations and business to promote the service and subject to demand hope to be able to increase the service to two flights a day for summer 2003".
London Luton Airport is situated only 28 miles north of central London, close to both the M1 and M25 Motorways, and the Midland Mainline / Thameslink rail connection to London, the Midlands and Northern England. Trains from Luton Airport Parkway Station leave for central London (Kingscross Station) up to 11 times an hour at peak times with, a journey time of as little as 27 minutes. Frequent and direct coach services link the Airport not only to London but also to primary destinations in the Midlands, South East and East Anglia regions of the UK.
Aircraft Systems Upgraded to Combat Winter Weather Conditions
 Aer Arann Express to upgrade to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Category II standards
Aer Arann Express is currently upgrading its fleet of ATR aircraft to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Category II standards. This upgrade will help to increase service reliability during the winter season by allowing flights to land at airports where hitherto reduced visibility due to low cloud conditions would have precluded pilots from attempting to land.
The process involves modification to aircraft and navigation systems, and additional training for company pilots. Aer Arann Express is currently seeking final approval from The Irish Authority (IAA) for implementation by mid November 2002.
John Halpin, Operations Manager for Aer Arann Express said, "We are committed to ensuring that we match the same technical and operational standards as other airlines. We see Cork as the driving force behind our decision to invest in this project, and expect to see real benefits as weather conditions deteriorate during the winter period. With ten flights per day to and from Cork, we will see a major advantage over other airlines that are not Cat II landing capable. Aer Lingus experienced improved reliability when they introduced Cat II operations into Cork some time ago, and we expect to achieve the same results." He added "We expect to be Cat II capable on a limited basis within the next four weeks, with full implementation by the end of the year "
Christmas Cracker!. Fly Knock - Dublin from only €59 return
Aer Arann Express today (Tuesday, 19th November) announced the introduction of a €59* return fare on the Knock - Dublin route. The fare, which allows passengers to take a day trip or spend up to three days in the capital, offers the ideal opportunity to visit friends, take in a show or do some Christmas shopping.
The daily flight departs Knock Airport at 0715 (Monday to Friday) and at 1000 (Saturdays and Sundays). The return flight departs Dublin at 1830 and arrives back in Knock at 1915. A 50-seater ATR42 pressurised aircraft operates the route and flight time to Dublin is just 35 minutes
Commenting on the promotion, Jennifer Mooney, Marketing Manager, Aer Arann Express said: "Due to the phenomenal interest in our Christmas seat sale last year, we have decided to offer yet another cracking Christmas shopping fare for the people of Co. Mayo. This €59 fare is valid for a day return or a trip of up to three days, allowing both leisure and business travellers alike to sample the service at a very reasonable price. This great fare would make a fabulous Christmas present or just a great excuse to fly to Dublin for Christmas shopping!"
The airline, which has been operating a daily air service from Knock to Dublin since January 2001, is making this great value fare vali d from Monday 25th November until Sunday 2nd March 2003. |
