Aer Lingus is responding to the increasing demand for autumn and winter getaways by deploying a larger aircraft on its Dublin-Malaga route. Starting this season, the airline is using a 327-seat, two-class Airbus A330-300 for its EIN582/3 service on Saturdays and Sundays, replacing the smaller 174-seat Airbus A320-200 used last winter.
This move marks a significant boost in capacity, adding an impressive 306 extra weekly seats to the popular route, catering to travellers seeking a sunny escape during the winter months. Aer Lingus’ decision underscores the growing popularity of Malaga as a winter destination.
A recently published A MasterCard Economics Institute report titled ‘Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries‘ stated “Tourists in Europe are shifting away from peak summer (July-August) towards “shoulder” months (May-June and September-October). This shift makes continued growth in European travel possible as peak summer hits capacity constraints.”
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