Irish travel to US surged in 2024

New Ireland-US air routes to Denver, Cleveland, Las Vegas and other cities - plus the entry of Jet Blue into the transatlantic market and the revival of routes paused during COVID - all contributed to increased Irish visitation to the US in 2024.

In terms of per-capita travel to the US, Ireland ranked #3 globally behind only Canada and Mexico. Also in 2024, Ireland-US travel grew by 14% vs. 2023.

With the addition of Jet Blue to Aer Lingus (which serves 18 US cities), United, Delta and American, there are now 5 major carriers making more than 200 direct Ireland-US flights weekly.

And Ireland is the only country in Europe/UK with US Homeland Security pre-clearance services which enable travelers to clear US customs before entering the US.

For more information on the US market, in Ireland contact US International Trade Administration Commercial Advisor Julianne O'Leary who is located in Dublin: julianne.oleary@trade.gov .