Connecticut
Aer Lingus resumes daily, direct flights between Dublin and Connecticut
Aer Lingus resumed its every day flights between Dublin and Hartford, Connecticut on Sunday, March 26, a transfer welcomed by Bradley Worldwide Airport, New England’s second-largest airport.
The every day Aer Lingus flight, which is able to function till the tip of October, marks a milestone for Bradley Worldwide Airport as Aer Lingus will function the one direct service from Europe to Hartford, Connecticut.
Aer Lingus had paused its flights to Hartford, first launched in 2016, since March 2020 as a result of COVID-19 journey restrictions that had been imposed throughout the globe. Nevertheless, the airline has now resumed its flights to the Bradley Worldwide Airport.
In celebration of the relaunch, vacationers on Sunday’s Aer Lingus flight had been handled to reside leisure and giveaways.
It’s official: Welcome again @AerLingus!
Each day nonstop service from BDL to DUB begins immediately, with onward connectivity to over 20 locations within the UK and Europe.
Be taught extra > https://t.co/K7k4Ee1pfV pic.twitter.com/IlSgLx1nEv
— Bradley Intl Airport (@Bradley_Airport) March 26, 2023
‘’We’re thrilled to welcome again the continuous every day Aer Lingus service between Dublin Airport and Bradley Worldwide Airport,” Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Connecticut Airport Authority Govt Director stated.
“This service strengthens our connectivity to Europe and gives travellers with a seamless journey expertise to achieve Connecticut, which is residence to globally acknowledged companies and world-renowned vacationer points of interest.”
Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus CEO stated: “After greater than two years, it’s nice to be again flying again to Hartford.
“Our every day flights, from and thru Dublin, will deliver vacationers from Eire, the UK, and Europe into the centre of Connecticut which is residence to international companies and acknowledged because the insurance coverage capital of the world.
“As the one European airline working out of Hartford, we additionally supply a novel service to US passengers, flying them instantly on our continuous service to Dublin, and thru our Dublin hub, connecting them onwards to the most well-liked UK and European locations.”
Passengers touring from Dublin will benefit from the ease of going by US pre-clearance, which permits for a clean and stress-free arrival at Bradley Worldwide Airport.
The flight takes seven and a half hours to journey from Dublin and roughly six hours return, offering a handy choice for passengers touring between Eire and Connecticut.
Connecticut’s location between New York Metropolis and Boston can be a serious benefit for vacationers. Bradley Worldwide Airport is positioned only a quick drive from each cities, making it a lovely choice for vacationers who need to go to a number of locations throughout their journey.
Bradley Worldwide Airport has undergone intensive renovations lately and now contains a vary of contemporary facilities for vacationers. From comfy seating areas and charging stations to eating places and retailers, the airport affords the whole lot it’s essential to make your journey expertise extra gratifying.
The airport can be residence to an on-site transit hub that gives handy parking and automotive rental companies. Sooner or later, the ability may also embrace a devoted space to obtain high-frequency buses connecting the airport to the C Path line and regional bus companies. Within the meantime, floor transportation companies can be found at their present location, outdoors of the primary terminal.
It is all the time really useful to e-book your flights upfront to safe one of the best value and guarantee availability, notably throughout peak journey intervals. Vacationers can examine Aer Lingus’ web site for essentially the most up-to-date data on flight schedules and costs, go to AerLingus.com.
Connecticut
Connecticut gets ready for first significant snow of the season
Connecticut
Connecticut prepares for first significant snow event of the season
A good amount of snow is expected to cover our state for the first time this winter.
Our meteorologists say we could have up to eight inches by Monday morning.
If you’re traveling for the holiday weekend – you’ll notice lots of plows out. That’s because the Department of Transportation has more than 630 trucks and 900 drivers ready to go.
The snow is also coming on a three-day weekend for many. Skiers are rejoicing at the prospect.
“It’s absolutely the perfect storm,” Jay Dougherty, of Mount Southington Ski Area, said.
Dougherty said Martin Luther King Jr. weekend is traditionally one of the busiest of the year. With the impending snowstorm, he said tickets and lesson reservations are going fast.
“This winter so far has been a return to, like, what we always dream of in the ski business. Good snowmaking weather and now we’re getting some natural snow,” Dougherty said.
Some skiers we spoke with say they can’t wait.
“These guys are used to skiing on, like ice and stuff…the powder will be so much easier for the kids,” Andres Nieto, of Cheshire, said. “That’s the plan to go on Monday in the daytime there.”
Beyond the slopes, people are getting their homes ready for the snow show – one that hasn’t hit Connecticut in what feels like a long time for some.
“Salt, shovels. Snow blower, but I may pick up sand for the steps,” said Scott Peterson of Bristol, who was stocking up at City True Value Hardware in Bristol.
“People have been prepared. So over the past four to six weeks, people have been buying all their shovels, their snow blowers, their salt, and everything else,” Bob Boudreau, of City Value True Hardware, said.
For kids, Boudreau said they’re selling sleds, too.
“We have a great sledding hill in Bristol, so we’re prepared,” Boudreau said.
If you’re planning to hit the hills and need to drive to get there, the CT DOT reminds you to take it slow on the roads.
“Trying to pass the plow on the left or the right is putting people at risk of getting snow or ice throwing on their car, which could impact their ability to see,” Josh Morgan, with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, said. “Give us room to work, don’t crowd our plows.”
Transportation officials remind people to drive 300 feet behind the plows on the highway. For reference, that’s the length of a football field.
Connecticut
Connecticut Sun make first WNBA free agency moves, but future remains uncertain
The Connecticut Sun have officially cored 11-year veteran Alyssa Thomas, per the WNBA transactions page. That means that the 5-time All-Star will be offered a one-year contract at the WNBA’s highest possible salary ($249,244) — and that she’s unable to negotiate with other teams as a free agent this offseason. In the past, however, WNBA players have requested trades after receiving the core designation, so the move does not necessarily mean that Thomas will stay in Connecticut.
Thomas is the sixth WNBA star to be cored this winter, joining Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm), Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas Aces), Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), and Satou Sabally (Dallas Wings).
Thomas was one of the top free agents on the market this winter — she was named to the First Team All-WNBA in each of the last two seasons, averaging 10.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game last year. She’s also the league’s all-time leader in triple-doubles and one of its most impactful defenders.
Last season, the Sun finished with a 28-12 record and lost to the Minnesota Lynx in five games in the WNBA semi-finals. Four of their five starters — Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, Brionna Jones, and DiJonai Carrington — were all free agents entering the offseason, with Carrington being the only restricted of the bunch.
In addition to coring Thomas, the Sun offered Carrington a qualifying offer. Carrington, the WNBA’s Most Improved Player in 2024, was an integral part of the team’s success last season, typically guarding the opposing teams’ top guards and averaging 12.7 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per night. The Sun also offered reserved player Caitlin Bickle a qualifying offer.
It’s an uncertain offseason for the Connecticut Sun, who hired Rachid Meziane, a French professional coach, as their new head coach following the departure of Stephanie White to the Indiana Fever. General manager Morgan Tuck told SB Nation last month that the team had an “open-minded” approach to the offseason.
“We’ve had a lot of change within the last couple of months, and more change to come, obviously,” Tuck said. “But, we’re a Connecticut team, and Connecticut is known for having really competitive teams and really good teams — so I don’t think we can shy away from that and the expectations around how good we need to be. But it takes time — and you have to have change, and get things set up.”
Will Alyssa Thomas return to Connecticut?
Whether the core designation means the Sun intends to keep together their Big 3 of Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Brionna Jones for another season. At 29 years old, Jones has never played for another organization — and she’s coming off a fully healthy season in which she averaged 13.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
At 37 years old, Bonner — Thomas’s fiance — appears to have plenty left in the tank and could be a high-level contributor on several championship teams. Bonner was named an All-Star for the sixth time in her career last season after averaging 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. Unlike Thomas and Jones, she already has a WNBA championship under her belt.
Both Bonner and Jones may choose to go elsewhere this offseason, and Tuck acknowledged that some free agency decisions are out of the Suns’ control.
“There are some players that we have a little bit more pull [with], and some where, ‘hey, they get to choose where they go,” Tuck said.
Thomas has spent her entire career with the Sun but has also voiced her displeasure with the team’s lack of amenities on numerous occasions; Connecticut is one of just a handful of teams that don’t have their own practice facility, nor plans to build one.
The Sun practices at the Tribal Practice Facility, which is a part of the Mohegan Community and Government Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. The team doesn’t have exclusive access to the facility, and last Spring, in the playoffs, Thomas described the fact the team had to share the court with a toddler’s birthday as “the ultimate disrespect.”
It’s not clear if Thomas’s issues with the team’s limited amenities will prevent her from wanting to stay with the organization. She may also want a change of pace after spending her entire WNBA career to date in Uncasville. But, it’s also very possible that the team will try to run it back with a similar core to last year. Guards Ty Harris and Marina Mabrey are both back with the team next season.
“You just have to look at the full picture and see what makes the most sense,” Tuck said. “What’s going to help you to remain competitive, but then also set us up for the future as well.”
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