Aer Lingus has introduced its inaugural service between Dublin and Nashville, a city renowned for its country music and rapid growth. The first flight, using the 184-seat Airbus A321XLR, occurred on April 12, and operates four times weekly. This service not only targets local passengers but also provides connections to several European cities via Dublin, such as London, Rome, and Paris. Nashville is now Aer Lingus' eighth longest U.S. route and its longest single-aisle route ever scheduled.
Arajet, an airline based in the Dominican Republic, has launched its first U.S. service with flights from Santo Domingo to Miami. This new route began operations on April 11 and is set to become a daily service in June. Arajet plans to expand further in the U.S. market with upcoming routes to locations including San Juan and Newark. The airline intends to connect multiple Latin American cities with the United States.
Fiji Airways made headlines with its first-ever flights from Nadi to Cairns, Australia, on April 10. The new service operates three times weekly using Boeing 737 aircraft. This marks Fiji Airways' expansion to six Australian cities from its hub in Nadi, offering travelers connections to additional destinations like Los Angeles and San Francisco.