Aer Lingus Launches Summer Sale Fares to Ireland

    NEW YORK, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A dream trip to Ireland this summer has
 become even more affordable with new summer sale fares starting as low as
 $648 round-trip offered by Aer Lingus, the national airline of the Emerald
 Isle.
 
      Starting today through June 20, rates for economy class mid-week travel
 between Aer Lingus' five U.S. gateways to Shannon are as follows:
     -- From New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport or
        Newark International  Airport)  --  $648.
     -- From Boston's Logan International Airport  --  $698.
     -- From Chicago's O'Hare International Airport  --  $748.
     -- From Los Angeles International Airport  --  $798.
 
     Families receive an additional 25 percent discount for children age three
 to 12 years accompanied by an adult ticketed at the special summer fares.
 Travel must take place between July 1 and August 31, 1999, tickets must be
 purchased within 72 hours of reservation.  Travelers are required to stay over
 a Saturday night and all travel must be completed on or before September 5.
 Seats are limited and taxes, fees, surcharges and airport facilities charges
 may apply.
     Visitors looking for a full Irish holiday can take advantage of Aer
 Lingus' unique "Discover Ireland" program which provides a selection of
 accommodations for stays of any length and special rates for an Avis car
 rental.
 
     For more information, contact your travel agent or call 1-800-IRISH-AIR
 (1-800-474-7424).
 
 

SOURCE  Aer Lingus