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08
Apr

United Airlines Signs Frequent-Flier Agreement With Irish Carrier Aer Lingus

Author: Adam Fendelman, Category: Travel

CHICAGO – United Airlines in Chicago and Irish carrier Aer Lingus signed an agreement on Monday to start offering a code-share program beginning on Nov. 1, 2008. The agreement is pending government approval.

The program would allow the growing number of frequent fliers between Ireland and the U.S. to use bookings at either carrier to reserve travel. The number of Irish flying to the U.S. has increased recently in part due to the falling price of the U.S. dollar.

“We are pleased to partner with a carrier that expands our own network across the U.S. and shares our commitment to excellent service,” said Aer Lingus CEO Dermot Mannion in a Monday statement. “We believe this agreement will strengthen our position in the U.S. market as we capitalize on the scale and strength of the United Airlines network.”

By Stephanie Huls