And to borrow a line from the Irish megastars I will follow… because Aer Lingus, Vegas and U2 are going Exospheric.
Of course, for conquerors of the new world U2 the outermost sphere around the Earth is probably the last frontier.
Only the entertainment capital of the world is big enough to house an ego the size of Bono.
But from sources who know the Sunglassed One it’s all apparently an act and that he is really just a good oul’ North Dub family man, albeit living now in bougie Dalkey.
It may even have been the aforementioned Paul Hewson who started the anecdote from a gig in Glasgow.
When he said: ‘Every time I clap my hands a child dies in Africa.’
To which a punter was said to have shouted out: ‘Well, stop clapping your hands you evil so-and-so.’
Wish you were Sphere
The boyos, of course, weaved their magic at the Sphere in Vegas from last September to March 2 as part of their U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency.
It featured the venue’s immersive technology, including the Exosphere, which featured video artwork.
It was also captured in the concert film V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film, which was shown exclusively at the Sphere.
Now we know Ireland’s biggest-ever cultural export were transported in their early days to ever-dizzying heights on the wings of Aer Lingus.
And will join us in pushing the latest in the national airline carrier’s transatlantic routes.
And flagging up their weekend flash sale.
Flash sale
Aer Lingus has return fares to any destination in the United States for just €399 return, including taxes and charges.
The sale starts at 9am from today, Friday October 25 and will finish at midnight on Saturday, 26th October.
The new Dublin-Las Vegas route will operate three times per week.
The offer is valid for travel between Ireland and the United States from November 1st to December 16th and from January 7th to January 31st.
Announcing Aer Lingus’ arrival in Las Vegas, the Irish carrier became the first airline to take over the city’s skyline with a dazzling aircraft activation on the Exosphere – the exterior of Sphere.
The spectacle was timed to coincide with the inaugural flight’s arrival into Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport.
Transatlantic crossing
Aer Lingus boasts 18 routes to the US from Dublin Airport.
They will operate this seasonal route to/from Neon City on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday up until 29 April 2025, taking in next Easter mid-term break.
For those hoping to book their own US adventure, Aer Lingus has introduced special fares of just €399.
Until midnight Saturday, October 26.
Now across their Dublin, Shannon and Manchester bases there are 24 transatlantic bases.
From April 12, 2025, Aer Lingus will fly to Nashville four times per week.
The airline will also commence a new route to Indianapolis, also flying four times per week from May 3, 2025.
And all with US Customs and Border pre-clearance at Dublin and Shannon airports.
For the day that’s in it though it’s all about Aer Lingus, Vegas and U2 are Exospheric.
