Aer Lingus Will Rename Nashville Flight to EI95
The airline is honoring Dolly Parton's iconic song and film with its new Dublin to Nashville route designation.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Air Travel
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Starting October 25, 2026, Aer Lingus will operate its Dublin to Nashville service under the flight number EI95. The change serves as a tribute to Dolly Parton's famous song and film 9 to 5.
Why it matters
The renaming celebrates Dolly Parton's deep connections to both Nashville and Ireland, specifically highlighting her philanthropic dedication to childhood literacy through the Imagination Library. It serves as a symbolic gesture for the launch of the new transatlantic service.
The Dublin-to-Nashville route is assigned flight number EI95, while the return trip to Dublin will operate as EI92. Transatlantic fares starting at €199 are available for bookings made before September 29, 2026.
The players
Aer Lingus
The national flag carrier of Ireland that operates transatlantic flight routes.
Dolly Parton
The globally renowned country music singer and philanthropist who founded the Imagination Library.
Jamie Durnin
The Aer Lingus cabin manager who proposed the flight number change to honor the singer.
The details
Proposed by cabin manager Jamie Durnin, the flight number change honors Parton's career and her foundation. As part of the celebration, children traveling on the inaugural October 25 flight will receive books provided by the Imagination Library.
Timeline
1995: Dolly Parton founded the Imagination Library.
2019: The Imagination Library program launched in Ireland.
29 September 2026: Deadline for current promotional transatlantic fares.
25 October 2026: Inaugural flight of Dublin to Nashville service EI95.
Roadmap
This route expansion follows the 2019 launch of the Imagination Library in Ireland, bridging the gap between Irish transit and the program's roots. It signals a move by Aer Lingus to localize its international offerings through targeted cultural partnerships.
Travelers looking to secure the promotional €199 fare must finalize their bookings by September 29, 2026. Passengers on the October 25 inaugural flight should expect commemorative activities during the journey.
The takeaway
Naming conventions can serve as powerful tools for airlines to foster cultural connections and highlight corporate social responsibility. Travelers can often find value by monitoring inaugural service launches for promotional pricing and special events.
Further reading
For more information on current route developments, visit Air Travel.
More information
To book flights or check schedules, visit the Aer Lingus official website.
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