The home of the West Wing, House of Cards and plenty of real political drama – there is never a dull moment in DC!
A walkable, cosmopolitan city, Washington DC is home to distinct neighbourhoods, unexpected hidden gems and unique experiences. Find the best in world-class dining, exciting nightlife, stylish shopping and one-of-a-kind sites and attractions. From May, Aer Lingus fly four times per week direct to Washington Dulles Airport from Dublin – so you can get straight to the heart of the action.
A trip to Washington would not be complete without visiting the world’s most recognisable residence, the White House. Witness the comings and goings, and you may even catch a glimpse of the President himself. Capitol Hill is another must see - rising up from the Mall, this impressive monument symbolises steadfast American democracy. The Capitol is regarded as an important museum and bears testament to America’s governmental prowess.
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Children will be in their element at the National Air and Space Museum. Aeroplanes and spaceships from Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed to World War II spitfires are on display along with re-enactments of the first moon landing and educational workshops. The IMAX cinema and simulators will provide a real interactive experience for big kids and little kids alike.
And when it comes time to sleep, you will have no trouble finding somewhere to lay your head. Everything from budget-friendly inns to the poshest luxury suites - Washington DC has something to inspire sweet dreams for every traveller.
With Aer Lingus you will start off your trip to Washington DC like a VIP – no need to queue at security! You land at Dulles Airport as a domestic passenger with all US Customs and Border Protection processing completed at Dublin’s Terminal 2 before you even board the plane. You can also stay connected with all political goings-on (and anything else you feel like) with Wi-Fi available on all flights.
More flights, more destinations
From 1 May, Aer Lingus will fly four times weekly to Washington Dulles Airport from Dublin with fares starting from €279 each way. This is the latest direct route to be added to the expanding transatlantic network. Last year, Aer Lingus launched its first ever Canadian direct service from Dublin - Toronto and it has proven a popular destination for adventurers, city breakers and those visiting family and friends. Direct flights to San Francisco were also re-introduced last year and have proven so popular that the service will be increased to daily from 1 May, 2015. Extra flights have also been added to Dublin to Orlando and Shannon to Boston, to cater for increased demand during the summer months.
Fancy a day trip to New York?
Believe it or not, now you can do it! With the introduction of an early morning flight to JFK (Leaving Dublin at 7.50am) this summer, you can now fly over and back with Aer Lingus in the same day. But why would you want to come home so soon? Instead, you can take in all the sights and sounds that the Big Apple has to offer.
It's all about connections
It's not just the direct transatlantic routes that are growing in number – there are now over 100 connecting routes across the USA and Canada that you can book at aerlingus.com. Avail of US Customs and Border Protection at Dublin or Shannon airport, enjoy Aer Lingus' award-winning hospitality all the way across the Atlantic and then connect on with partner airlines to top cities like Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Phoenix or Seattle.
New Business Class
It you're looking for the full VIP treatment, Aer Lingus is also set to upgrade its Business Class offering in 2015. The new Business Class service will provide a unique space based on a customer's needs - depending on whether they wish to sleep, work, dine or simply relax. This will be facilitated by the new custom designed Vantage seat which converts into a full-lie-flat 6'6'' (2 metres) bed. In addition, a new business lounge will open in spring 2015 at John F. Kennedy airport. And a new Arrivals lounge at Dublin airport will ensure you are refreshed and ready for your day.
So whether you wish to get to grips with US politics in Washington, fly over and back to New York in one day or spoil your other half (and yourself) with a Stateside trip in the brand new Business Class, Aer Lingus is the smart way to fly to North America this summer.
For more information see aerlingus.com.