Aer Lingus has announced its largest ever transatlantic schedule for next summer, including a new year-round route to North Carolina. British Airways has agreed such deals in the past although it’s not clear if Aer Lingus has a similar agreement with a large multinational. Stay tuned for my full review of business class on an Aer Lingus A321XLR to Minneapolis, coming soon. Lynne Embleton, CEO at Aer Lingus, said:“We’re delighted to be adding Raleigh-Durham International Airport to our growing North American network. We’ll be serving 26 destinations across North America in 2026, reinforcing Aer Lingus as a popular choice for North Atlantic travel.