Airline Guide · Europe
Aer Lingus (EI)
Ireland's flag carrier, Aer Lingus operates an extensive transatlantic network and short-haul European routes from Dublin.
EI airline facts
IATA Code
EI
ICAO Code
EIN
Callsign
Shamrock
Country
Ireland
Headquarters
Dublin
Region
Europe
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1936
Aer Lingus hubs
Primary airports where Aer Lingus concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: EI
Where is Aer Lingus based?
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Aer Lingus (IATA: EI, ICAO: EIN) is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The airline was founded in 1936 and operates a fleet of approximately 60 aircraft.
What is Aer Lingus's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Aer Lingus is EI. The ICAO code is EIN. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Shamrock".
Which alliance does Aer Lingus belong to?
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Aer Lingus is an independent airline and does not belong to any of the three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld), though it may have codeshare partnerships with other carriers.
What are Aer Lingus's primary hubs?
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Aer Lingus operates primary hubs at DUB. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Aer Lingus have?
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Aer Lingus operates a fleet of approximately 60 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Aer Lingus founded?
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Aer Lingus was founded in 1936, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history from the early decades of commercial aviation.
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