Atlantic Joint Venture Trade Evening Event in Dublin with ITTN Reporting

Travel trade and media were invited to the Atlantic Joint Venture trade evening in the Mayson Hotel in Dublin, part of the Atlantic Joint Venture Roadshow.

The Atlantic Joint Venture consists of 7 airlines: Air Canada, United Airlines, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and Swiss. 

Congratulations to the Winners

Alana Monahan (Tour America) came first in the Kahoot Quiz with an impressive 19 out of 20, winning 2 Air Canada Economy tickets from Dublin to Canada, the US, Mexico or Central America.

Bladhana Richardson (American Holidays) came second with 19 out of 20 and won the 2 United Airlines tickets in Economy from Dublin to Newark, Chicago or Washington DC.

Shane Coburn (Donabate Travel) was third with 18 out of 20 winning the Lufthansa Group prize of 2 €250 Swiss Vouchers for purchases on SWISS.com.

Nicola York (Just Split) won the Drop & Go Parking with Dublin Airport. Edel Redmond & Ciara O’Brien gifting Drop & Go Parking passes. Drop & Go Parking is located on Level 3 of the T2 Short Term Car Park. Drop & Go Parking offers easy and convenient parking a short walk away from Terminals 1 and 2, allowing you to hand over your keys and go directly to departures.

Air Canada, Lufthansa Group and United Airlines

The joint venture with Air Canada, Lufthansa Group and United Airlines offers even more comfort, choice and value on North Atlantic routes. These have aligned frequent flyer benefits, combinable fares and optimised schedules. Across the 7 airlines, there are 16 hubs in Europe and North America, more than 60 transatlantic gateways and routes covering 492 destinations around the world. Furthermore, there is access to more than 60 exclusive lounges. 

The regions covered by the 7 airlines are from Europe, Canada, the US, Mexico and Central America. 

What a Combination

The combination of the seven leading airlines offers a much more flexible way to travel:

• Passengers can mix and match airlines for outbound and inbound transatlantic travel. 
• This provides the ability to simplify complex itineraries and schedules with combinable fares.
• Combine cities to create multi-centre holidays and business travel.
• Greater travel flexibility even during peak times with a huge seat inventory.
• Aligned base fares and booking classes across all airlines.
• Optimised schedules across a vast network

United Airlines

United Airlines will offer more flights and seats from Dublin than any other US airline for Summer 2025

United offers year-round daily nonstop flights since 1998 from Dublin to New York/Newark, nearly year-round daily nonstop flights from Dublin to Washington DC and seasonal daily nonstop flights from Dublin to Chicago. The airline also has seasonal daily nonstop services from Shannon to New York/Newark and Chicago.

Discover the USA

United Airlines nonstop flights from Ireland include 5 daily flights from Dublin and 2 daily flights from Shannon. This represents a 40% increase year-on-year in seats ex Dublin for 2025.

United is the largest airline in the world, as measured by available seat miles, and flies to more international destinations than any other US carrier. In total, next summer, United will offer 800 daily flights to and from 147 international destinations – including 40 that no other US airline serves. 

United Economy

The economy category offers a variety of features for personalising your customer’s travel. There’s a 3-course meal with complimentary beer and wine, inclusive fares mean passengers don’t have to pay extra for a 23kg bag. In addition, there’s United Wi-Fi which is available on most aircraft. 

United Economy Plus

This offers up to 15cm of extra legroom, the seats are closer to the front of the Economy cabin, and there is also more under seat storage. 

United Premium Plus

This category offers more space with 96cm of legroom, comfort and amenities, booking classes O, A and R. Adjustable leg and footrests for additional comfort, seatback entertainment and upgrade dining options. There is a welcome meal and pre-arrival dining in addition to complimentary beer and wine. Also, don’t forget the Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and plush pillow, noise reducing headphones and it includes 2 free standard checked bags (23kg).

United Polaris Business Class

Business class has lie-flat beds with 196cm of sleep spaces, booking classes J, C, D, Z, P. This class also offers chef-designed menus and a selection of award-winning wine and champagne. Passengers get sleep-themed amenity kits, luxury Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, premium noise-reducing headphones and on-demand entertainment. There are also dedicated check-in desks and security lanes and priority boarding with Premier Access. 

United Polaris Lounge

United Polaris Lounges are available exclusively to international premium cabin travellers in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington DC and offer signature seating, a relaxation area and showers.

United Club

The United Club offers a wide range of amenities to improve experiences with: complimentary beverages and light snacks, high-speed wireless internet access, agent assistance with reservations, seat assignments and electronic ticketing. Passengers can opt for yearly membership or purchase a day pass on the United App (subject to availability). 

Improving the flight experience for customers who use wheelchairs

A new feature on the United app and United.com makes it easier for customers who use wheelchairs to find flights that can best accommodate the specific dimensions of their personal mobility device.

Connection Saver

Scans flights for passengers with tight connections. It identifies flights that can be held. It ensures passengers already on board will arrive at their destinations on time. Sends personalised text to connecting customers with information about their connection. 

Connection Saver saved 725,00 United customers missed connections in 2024. 

Air Canada

Air Canada is the largest in Canada and operates more flights than any other carrier from Ireland to Canada:

• 3 key hubs with nonstop trans-Atlantic service from Dublin
• 100+ destinations in Canada and the US
• 30+ destinations across Europe and MEIA

Routes & Services from Dublin 2025

Increased capacity for routes and services from Dublin 2025 with c. 17% growth in 2025 versus 2024:

• Dublin to Toronto (YYZ)  is a year-round service with 4-5 per week in the winter season and daily from March 2025 on a Dreamliner B787-900
• Dublin to Montreal (YUL) is a summer seasonal operating 4 times a week from June to September, onboard a Dreamliner B787-800
• Dublin to Vancouver (YVR) is summer seasonal, returning 4th May with a 5 times weekly from June to September and 3 times weekly from May to October. This service is also on a Dreamliner B787-900

Bláithín highlighted non-Canada destinations with same day connections from Dublin: San Jose, CR; Mexico City; Cancun; Orlando; Miami; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; and San Francisco.

Get Connected

Bláithín explained that Air Canada offers simple and efficient connections as passengers travel through the Canadian hubs to their final international destination. There are same terminal connections where no baggage pickup is necessary. Passengers can pre-clear customs and immigration in Canada if connecting to the US. 

There is also the choice of classes:

• Economy Class & International Economy Class (complimentary bar service & meals)
• Premium Economy with a larger seat, extra legroom and next-generation entertainment system on a larger screen. There are also priority airport services, extra baggage allowances and a complimentary upgraded meal, wine & beverage service.
• Air Canada’s Signature Service is a premium offering with priority boarding, check-in and baggage. This gives access to the Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Signature Suites for select customers. These have Executive or Classic Pods which convert to a flat bed with bedding. It comes with premium dining and beverage service, amenity kits and noise cancelling headphones.

Onboard Air Calanda there is connectivity with free texting for Aeroplan members on most aircraft and WiFi passes available for purchase. There is 2,500+ hours of content from partnerships with Apple TV+, Disney+, Audible and Mattel.

As always, Air Canada prides itself in its award-winning, family-friendly offering with advanced family seating for families with children aged 13 and under. There are complimentary kids packs onboard and guests can pre-order complimentary kids meals on long haul flights.

Lufthansa

The Lufthansa Group has services to 31 destinations in North America with partner destinations to more than 280 destinations in Canada and the USA.

The summer schedule from Ireland includes 6 destinations across 4 airlines and up to 81 weekly flights:

• DUB – FRA: up to 28 weekly flights
• DUB – MUC: up to 14 weekly flights
• DUB – ZRH: up to 19 a week
• DUB – GEN: up to 3 a week
• DUB to DUS: up to 7 a week
• DUB to STR: 4 x week
• ORK to FRA: 4 x week
• ORK to ZRH: 2 x week

Lufthansa Allegris Flights

Lufthansa Allegris flights are now bookable with product guarantee. This new long-haul experience will be available on flights from Munich to Bengaluru, Charlotte, Chicago, New York/Newark, San Diego, San Francisco, and Shanghai starting 30 March 2025 with New York/Newark starting 15 April 2025.

More destinations will gradually be added in the coming months. Travellers can now specifically book flights with the new Lufthansa Allegris First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class and choose the seats they want when booking.

eXperts is the service and information programme of the Lufthansa Group Airlines for travel agents. It gives details about products, services and the route network along ith tips for bookings and customer services. Plus there are competitions and exclusive discounted fares just for travel agents. Register at Lufthansaexperts.com