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Irish airline Aer Lingus said Wednesday it will 

launch direct service between the Twin Cities and Dublin


The Dublin fares will start at 249 euros — about $279 at the current exchange rate — each way, including taxes and charges when booked as a round trip, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport officials said.


Research found significant demand within the Twin Cities business community for travel between the two countries, and that data encouraged Aer Lingus to come to Minnesota, MSP said.

In 2015, Twin Cities-based Medtronic officially 

 after buying Ireland-based medical device manufacturer Covidien. 

Dublin will be the sixth European city with direct service from Minnesota; it is the first time Aer Lingus will serve Minnesota.

The Dublin flights are the second new international flight announced for the Twin Cities this year. Delta is scheduled to start service to Seoul, South Korea, in April.

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It's the first time the Irish airline will serve Minnesota. Officials say research by business and airline groups found significant demand for business travel between the Twin Cities and Ireland.

Aer Lingus flights are pictured at Dublin Airport in Ireland.

Aer Lingus to launch Twin Cities to Dublin service in July

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