to the fleet. These aircraft could transport five cars, which were loaded into the fuselage through the nose of the aircraft. The Carvair proved to be uneconomical for the airline, partly due to the rise of auto ferry services, and the aircraft were used for freight services until disposed of.

The Boeing 720s proved to be a success for the airline on the transatlantic routes. To supplement these, Aer Lingus took delivery of its first larger Boeing 707 in 1964, and the type continued to serve