New route from Dublin Airport to Shanghai takes off today
China Eastern Airlines has launched a new non-stop flight route between Dublin Airport and Shanghai. This service is the longest scheduled non-stop flight from Dublin and aims to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity between Ireland and China.
Why it matters
The new route represents a significant expansion of Ireland's long-haul aviation network and strengthens economic ties with a major global market.
A new non-stop route to Shanghai in China from Dublin Airport has started today.
The new route from China Eastern Airlines provides Ireland with its first direct connection to China's largest city.
The new three-times-weekly service will use China Eastern's Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Dublin Airport operator daa said the new route will become Dublin Airport's longest-ever scheduled non-stop service and further strengthens Ireland's connectivity with one of the world's most important aviation markets.
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