Dublin Airport Welcomes Lufthansa Route Expansion

Dublin Airport welcomes the announcement by Lufthansa that it is to increase capacity on its Dublin-Munich route by more than 45% next summer.

The airline plans to increase its frequency from 13 to 19 flights per week when the summer schedule begins at the end of March 2019.

Welcoming the announcement Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison said “Lufthansa is one of our longest-serving customers and I am delighted to see its route network go from strength to strength at Dublin Airport.”

He added: “The extra daily flight represents a 45% increase in capacity between the two cities next summer which is testament to the popularity of Munich and the onward connections Lufthansa offers."

Announcing the additional frequency Andreas Koester, Senior Director Sales UK, Ireland & Iceland, Lufthansa Group, said: “Dublin is a key destination within the Lufthansa network and is of growing importance. We have increased frequency on both our Munich and Frankfurt services in 2018 due to continued growth in demand.”

He continued saying “this additional service further increases flexibility for business and leisure passengers, with early morning departures and late evening arrivals allowing for one-day business trips, as well as greater access to connecting flights to global destinations.”