Aer Lingus to launch Europe's only direct route to Indianapolis
From Friday, May 3 passengers will be able to travel from Glasgow Airport to the Indiana state capital via Dublin Airport.
The inaugural flight is perfectly timed for those wishing to travel to the US city for the legendary Indy 500, the largest single-day sporting event in the world, on May 25.
With four flights per week, the new Aer Lingus route offers customers travelling from Glasgow an effortless gateway to one of the most celebrated sporting destinations in the United States.
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(Image: Naoise Culhane) The city is not only home to the iconic Indianapolis 500 but has other iconic sporting venues like minor league ballpark Victory Field, Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the NCAA Hall of Champions.
Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus Chief Executive Officer, said: "At Aer Lingus, our mission is to strengthen connectivity between North America and Europe.
"This new direct flight between Indianapolis and Dublin is a significant milestone for our airline, bringing the number of transatlantic routes we fly to a total of 24.
"Indianapolis is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States and a vibrant hub for business, sports, and culture.
"With this new service, Aer Lingus will offer the only direct flight connecting Indianapolis to Europe, fostering stronger business, cultural, and sporting ties across the Atlantic."
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(Image: Naoise Culhane) Leonard Hoops, President & CEO of Visit Indy, added: "Indy's new non-stop flights on Aer Lingus to and from Dublin is a major win for our city and state.
"This transatlantic route will make it easier than ever for travellers from Ireland and throughout Europe to visit our capital city - and for our region's residents to explore new destinations.
"From the grandeur of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a must-visit for race fans around the globe, to exploring White River State Park, America's largest urban state park, visitors have so much to discover in Indy."
The new flight will have connections with 10 UK airports in total, including Edinburgh Airport.
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