Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier airline, has announced a New Distribution Capability (NDC) partnership with one of the world’s leading travel technology companies, Expedia Group. This collaboration provides enhanced value and convenience for Expedia Group customers seeking seamless connections between North America and Europe.

Through this NDC connection, customers on the Expedia Platform can choose from the most competitive fares and enjoy a richer and more personalised experience when booking Aer Lingus flights. This partnership simplifies the booking process, allowing Expedia Group customers to build tailor-made holidays, and even make changes to their flight itinerary. NDC offers Expedia Group customers the same exceptional experience as those who booked directly with Aerlingus.com, including essential flight status updates and check-in via the Aer Lingus app. As with all direct bookings, customers who are members of Aer Lingus’ loyalty programme, AerClub, can seamlessly collect travel rewards, in addition to earning rewards on Expedia.

Expedia Group customers flying across the Atlantic with Aer Lingus will experience the additional convenience of US Pre-Clearance at both Dublin Airport and Shannon Airport. This service allows customers to pre-clear all US immigration and customs formalities before they fly, avoiding any queues on arrival in the US. This means they land like a local and proceed directly to baggage claim and be on their way.

Susanne Carberry, Chief Customer Officer, Aer Lingus, said: “Aer Lingus is delighted to partner with Expedia Group to offer our best value fares and seamless connections between North America and Ireland, and indeed the rest of Europe. At Aer Lingus, our mission is to go above and beyond for our customers to ensure we make every journey count. We look forward to saying ‘You’re Very Welcome’ to Expedia’s travel lovers who choose to fly with us.”

Susan Spinney, Senior Vice President of Trips partnerships, Expedia Group, said: “We’re excited to expand our offerings with Aer Lingus, opening a world of possibilities for customers crafting their dream journeys across North America and Europe. Our commitment remains steadfast: providing customers with the widest range of choices, competitive fares, and personalised experiences to make every trip unforgettable.”

With connections to 95 destinations, customers who fly with Aer Lingus will enjoy the airline’s expanded inflight entertainment, with over 1,000 TV shows, movies, podcasts and games to choose from. Business Class customers will experience Aer Lingus’ new seasonal menu, which is bursting with flavoursome dishes featuring the best of Irish produce.