Aer Lingus to restore Knock service to London in December

Aer Lingus is to resume operations on its Knock to London Gatwick service on December 18th, in time for the busy Christmas period, it said on Friday. The service will return on a phased basis initially ahead of a planned full resumption of services in March. “This comes as welcome news for the west and northwest of Ireland following a suspension of the service for over 18 months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Ireland West Airport. “The Gatwick service has been an ever present service at the airport since its commencement in 2009, and is a hugely important one from both a business, diaspora and tourism perspective.” Over the Christmas period the London Gatwick service will operate daily. The airport said the route provides “critically important” connectivity not just with the London market but as a gateway from the west of Ireland to Europe, with London Gatwick offering a wide range of international connections.<br/>