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United Airlines Dublin-US Flights 2025

If you thought Guinness flowed smoothly, wait until you see United Airlines' summer 2025 schedule out of Dublin. In a move that screams "more flights, more craic," United is boosting its Ireland-US capacity by a whopping 40%—just in time for the summer rush when half of Ireland packs its bags for America (and half of America comes here to find their long-lost cousins).

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Double Trouble to Washington DC

Starting March 29, 2025, United is doubling down on its Dublin-Washington Dulles route—going from one flight a day to two. That’s double the chance to make it to DC on time, double the free inflight snacks, and double the polite arguments over window seats.

Dreamliner Delight to Chicago

Fancy a trip to the Windy City? United’s also upgrading its Dublin-Chicago route with the sleek, state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Translation: comfier seats, fancier cabins, and mood lighting that will make you feel like you’re flying straight into a rom-com set at 35,000 feet.

More Seats Than Any Other US Airline

United already flies daily from Dublin to Newark (that’s New York, for those still googling), with seasonal services from Shannon to Newark and Chicago. But come summer 2025, United will be offering more seats from Dublin than any other US airline. If the Emerald Isle’s looking a little crowded, just hop a flight to the US—there’s plenty of room for everyone.

“Over 150 Places to Go”

Karolien De Hertogh, United’s director of sales for the UK and Ireland, put it best: “For summer 2025, our customers in Ireland can benefit from seamless connectivity via our hubs in Newark, Chicago, and Washington DC to over 150 onward destinations across the Americas.” In other words, from Dublin, you can pretty much get anywhere from Miami to Montana.

Meanwhile, JetBlue Wants in Too

Not to be outdone, JetBlue is expanding its European routes faster than you can say “What about my Avios?”

• Boston to Madrid: Daily seasonal flights kick off May 22 to October 24. Ole!
• Boston to Edinburgh: Daily service runs from May 23 to October 25—giving Scottish-Americans a straight shot back to the land of tartan.
• JetBlue’s also keeping its existing routes to London Heathrow, Paris CDG, Amsterdam Schiphol, Dublin, and more from Boston and New York JFK.

More Flights, More Options, Less FOMO

Between United and JetBlue, summer 2025 is shaping up to be a golden age for transatlantic travel. Whether you’re headed to Washington to see the monuments, Madrid for tapas, or Chicago to eat your weight in deep-dish pizza, the options are endless, and the seats are ready.

United Airlines Dublin-US Flights 2025

Now all that’s left to decide is: window or aisle? Sláinte!

Brussels Airlines Epic Summer Flights 2025

Brussels Airlines is gearing up for a huge summer in 2025. With an 18% boost in capacity compared to last year, plus over 370 new hires, it's clear they’re ready to soar. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming your way!

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More Planes, More Places, More Fun

Brussels Airlines will operate a fleet of 50 aircraft this summer. This includes:

• 11 long-haul Airbus A330s (for those epic far-flung trips)
• 39 short- and medium-haul planes (for your European weekend escapes)
• And 4 Airbus A220s from Air Baltic to help cover the busy summer season

With this impressive fleet, Brussels Airlines is ready to take you everywhere you want to go!

Hello, Funchal!

Best one? From summer 2023 Brussels Airlines flies weekly directly to the incredible madeiran capital of Funchal. 🌞

Attention New Destination: Sounds breathtaking. Funchal is every tourist’s dream, but now, the journey to Funchal has become even simpler.

Bonus: In addition, they are planning to increase air travel to Faro and Porto making it even much easier to organize yourself a beautiful getaway in Portugal.

More Flights to Spain and Portugal

Brussels Airlines is going full throttle on Spain and Portugal this summer, adding extra frequencies to some of their most popular destinations:

• 15 destinations in Spain (including Malaga, Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid)
• Extra flights to Fuerteventura (starting this winter and continuing in summer)
• More flights to Samos and Lesbos in Greece

So pack your sunscreen—Spain’s calling, and it’s about to get a lot easier to answer.

Brussels Airlines Goes to Germany and Switzerland

An extra positive development for eveyone in Germany and Switzerland: several strategic routes are taken over by Brussels Airlines.

Flights from Brussels to Munich and Frankfurt will be further served by Brussels Airlines as opposed to Lufthansa.

Also, Madrid has announced it will take over key routes in Switzerland to Zurich and Geneva previously operated by the kernel.

It’s a shake-up you will certainly want to board for.

Big Things on the Long-Haul Front 

On the long-haul side, Brussels Airlines is adding an 11th Airbus A330 to its fleet—making their long-haul operation bigger than ever before!

• More direct flights to exciting destinations
• Expect details on these long-haul routes to drop soon (but we can already hear the jet engines roaring)

Hiring, Hiring, Hiring!

To support all this growth, Brussels Airlines is hiring 370 new employees. Here's the breakdown:

• 190 new cabin crew members to make sure your flights are as comfy as possible
• 50 pilots to fly the skies with style
• 60 ground staff to ensure smooth departures and arrivals
• 40 Maintenance and Engineering pros to keep those planes in tip-top shape
• 20 at headquarters to manage all the magic behind the scenes

What’s Next?

Brussels Airlines is ready to give you the smoothest, most exciting summer of travel. Whether you’re flying to Funchal for some island time, hopping between Spain and Portugal, or flying business class across the world—Brussels Airlines has got you covered.

Brussels Airlines Epic Summer Flights 2025!

Brussels Airlines has announced their plans to increase their capacity for flights to and from Angola which will surely lay a solid foundation for a bigger and better summer season for 2025.

Easyjet Unveils 26 New Summer Routes

Pack your bags, because easyJet has just unveiled 26 shiny new routes for Summer 2025, giving your wanderlust more destinations to swipe right on. From sizzling beaches in Cape Verde to European gems you didn’t know you needed, it’s like they raided a travel bucket list and made it budget-friendly.

Oh, and they’re flying to Cape Verde. Yes, Cape Verde! easyJet’s inaugural Sub-Saharan destination (fancy, right?) launches on March 31, 2025. Flights from London Gatwick to Sal will whisk you to paradise three times a week—just in time to ditch the rain and your winter gloom.

Cape Verde: Where EasyJet Goes Big

easyJet isn’t just dipping its toes into Cape Verde—it’s cannonballing in. This tropical escape is now yours to explore with three weekly flights from Gatwick (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Throw in a package holiday deal from easyJet holidays, and you’ll get flights, hotels, transfers, and 23kg luggage. Suddenly, that carry-on life feels very 2024.

A Whirlwind of New Routes

Not into Cape Verde? Don’t worry; easyJet’s map of new routes will keep your FOMO at bay. Here’s the highlights reel:

• UK to Italy: Rimini debuts with twice-weekly flights from Gatwick. Rome is getting jealous.
• New Scottish Adventures: Edinburgh flyers, enjoy direct access to Olbia, Marrakech, and Tunisia’s Enfidha. Glasgow residents can now jet to Antalya and Reus.
• Manchester Marvels: Five fresh routes, including Madrid (perfect for tapas-fueled weekends) and Kalamata, Greece (yes, like the olives).
• Birmingham Bonanza: Say hello to Gran Canaria and Malta. Bring sunscreen.
• Leeds & Belfast Love: New Spanish escapes await with flights to Malaga, Palma, and Reus.

It’s like easyJet waved a wand and made your dream summer itinerary come to life.

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More than Just Flights

If you’ve been scrolling easyJet holidays looking for excuses to escape, good news: they’ve loaded thousands of new packages for 2025. Think luxury resorts in Cape Verde, beach vibes in Malaga, or cultural strolls through Rome. Best of all? It’s all backed by their Ultimate Flexibility promise—so your plans can change, but your wanderlust doesn’t have to.

What’s the Catch?

There isn’t one (except maybe booking fast). These fares and packages are so enticing, you’ll want to set an alarm before they sell out. Summer 2025 isn’t waiting for anyone, and neither should you.

Easyjet Unveils 26 New Summer Routes

So, grab your shades, dust off that passport, and check out easyJet’s new routes now. With fares this good, the only thing left to worry about is which airport snacks to splurge on.

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