China Eastern Airlines has inaugurated a new non-stop flight route from Dublin Airport to Shanghai, which began operations on Monday. This marks the first direct air connection between Ireland and China’s largest city, enhancing the accessibility between the two regions. Scheduled to operate three times a week, the route will utilize Airbus A350-900 aircraft, establishing it as the longest-ever non-stop flight offered by Dublin Airport.
This new service is anticipated to significantly bolster Ireland’s engagement with one of the globe’s key aviation markets. The operator of Dublin Airport, daa, highlighted that this connection is expected to invigorate travel, tourism, trade, and educational exchanges between Ireland and China. By bridging these two major cities, the route is set to foster a range of opportunities in these sectors.
Based in Shanghai, China Eastern Airlines is a member of the SkyTeam alliance and maintains an extensive network, offering flights to destinations across Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America, South America, and the Middle East. The addition of this route is a strategic expansion of the airline’s reach, underscoring its commitment to linking major cities worldwide.
Officials at Dublin Airport regard the launch of this route as a significant enhancement to the airport’s long-haul offerings. They anticipate that the service will open new avenues for passengers traveling between Ireland and China, thus strengthening the global connectivity of the airport.
Wang Zhiqing, Chairman of China Eastern Airlines, emphasized that this new service creates a direct and efficient air corridor between the two nations. He expressed optimism that it would enhance cooperation and foster closer people-to-people ties, reinforcing the bilateral relationship between Ireland and China.