Aer Lingus Launches New Low Business Class Fare Promotion for Travel on Transatlantic Services

JERICHO, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/21/08 -- Aer Lingus Announces a Summer Business Class fare for both Leisure and Business travelers.

Aer Lingus announced today a Summer Business Class fare that is lower then most airlines full fare economy levels on the Atlantic and is available with no length of stay restrictions.

The Summer Sale Premier Class Offer offers discounts from the unrestricted fare of $2900 one-way to as low as $799 one-way plus government taxes and September 11 Security fee of $2.50 from New York to Dublin and Shannon, Ireland based on the advance purchase of the reservation. New fares are also available from Aer Lingus from other US gateways of Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C./Dulles Airport, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Special Summer Business Class Offer:

Gateway(s) 45 Day Advance One-Way Fare 14 Day Advance One-Way Fare ------------- --------------------------- ---------------------------New York $799 $1599 Boston $799 $1599 Washington $899 $1699 Chicago $999 $1799 Los Angeles $1299 $1999 San Francisco $1299 $1999

45-Day Levels are for booking made prior to June 1. Booking made after June 1 will increase by $100.

Terms and Conditions: 1) Roundtrip purchase required. 2) No minimum or maximum stay required. 3) Travel period July 1 with all travel complete by September 15, 2008 4) Ticketing must be made within 7 days of reservation and no later than the advance purchase date of the fare. 5) Change fee of $300 applies for changes made outside of 7 days from departure. Changes within 7 days are not permitted. 6) Airfare is non-refundable 7) Frequent flyer points and lounge access not included. Passengers may purchase a daily lounge pass for an additional $30.

Bookings can be made through all CRS systems or by calling Aer Lingus at 516-622-4010.

Media Contact: Evelyne O'Halloran 516-622-4063 516-622-4060 Evelyne.ohalloran@aerlingus.com

2008-05-21 18:02:30 0368284 MARKETWIRE