Aer lingus divers ald was founded in 1981 as the aer lingus aer rianta sub aqua club, with members coming from aer lingus and aer rianta. And aer lingus isnt the only airline making changes because of new, supercheap fares between the u. Check in beginning 24 hours and up to 45 minutes before your flight 90. Possible directions where this service is valuable include more than 200 countries all over the world. This a330300 features a two class configuration with 30 flat bed business class seats and 287 standard economy class seats. However the first option that appears is seat selection. Preferred seats are on select flights operated by american airlines and american eagle and subject to availability.
This aer lingus airlines flight schedule should give you a fair idea of their flights operating across the world. Aer lingus aer lingus is a national regular airline that was founded in 1936 in ireland. This item aer lingus irish airlines airport playset. Aer lingus just moved into new terminal so shared jetblue lounge fine but not as nice as aer lingus lounge in dublin for return trip. Aer lingus is certified with the 4star airline rating for the quality of its onboard product and staff service, and the aer lingus home base airport service. Aer lingus is a national airline of ireland and operates out of its hub in dublin.
Aer lingus vs american airlinesflying to europe air. On european flights you can book standard seats, choice seats at the front of the plane that entitle you to priority boarding, extra legroom exit seats, and on some flights, business class premium seats. Aside from some color changes, the seat is nearly identical. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a. You have to call in to use avios to book on aer lingus you cant book it online, and when youre given a confirmation number, thats the british airways confirmation number, so its no good when trying to pick seats on aer lingus.
The airline s head office is on the grounds of dublin airport in cloghran, county dublin. I will be away from reddit for most the remainder of the day but will check back first thing tomorrow morning pst time zone. For most airlines, you wont be able to select your seats until checkin, and often. I called united to see if they had the same availability as british airways or if it matched up with expertflyer and it took the agent a while to figure it out, but united had much more availability and i was able to book up to 9 seats on a given flight. American airlines has codeshare agreements with the following airlines at time of printing. Ill admit that i havent spent a lot of time focusing on aer lingus in the past. What infant amenities are available on the aircraft ill be flying ie. Otherwise, seats will be automatically assigned for free at checkin. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a pitch range of of 32 inches and a width of 1718 inches. How to pick your aer lingus seats on an avios booking.
Seats while not reclining flat are very comfortable and adjustable. Until the carrier joins with british airways and iberia in using avios next year, it still requires a bit of savvy to book award flights. Seats are nontransferable and valid only on the flight purchased. Aer lingus shows off a great new business class seat. Founded by the irish government, it was privatised between 2006 and 2015 and it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of international airlines group iag. Aer lingus economy transatlantic flight air travel forum. Aer lingus codeshares with other airlines are just a totally different beast than your regular codeshares within joint ventures or alliances. Seatguru seat map aer lingus airline seat maps, flights. Seat pitch is defined as the space between a point on one seat and the same point on the seat in front of it. View all available seats on your next american airlines flight. Aer lingus fleet, including aer lingus regional, consists of 69 aircraft with 10 airbus a330 300, 5 airbus a330 200, 3 airbus a321 200, 3 airbus a321neo lr, 34 airbus a320 200 domestic, 2 boeing b757 200, 2. Use manage booking to change aer lingus flights purchased on our website. I have received an email saying i should prebook my seats at a fee to guarantee we get to sit together. At boarding, i was greeted by smiling flight attendants, which seemed to be a theme for the crew on my aer lingus flights.
This includes booster seats and other types of harnesses. The complete guide to basic economy on international flights from. Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here. With the exception of saver fare bookings, seats on transatlantic flights may be selected free of charge. Have never flown aer lingus but have flown american and the seats in economy were ok but our plane was delayed several hours for mechanical issues. Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk. The aer lingus airbus a330300 is primarily operated on medium to longhaul routes. Showing available seats in firstbusiness does not mean upgrades are available they have to be a or c fare code. In order to ensure the car seat will fit into the aircraft seat please ensure the seat width does not exceed 17 inches 430 mm. You can book your seats by visiting the airlines website directly, alternatively please email our dedicated customer service team at email protected who will. We provide all the information about aer lingus flight deals, popular routes, inflight entertainment, baggage allowance and aer lingus flight status. Its actually rather annoying because connecting to aer lingus can feel almost like you booked a connecting flight on a lcc at times.
My experience booking aer lingus business class with. You can choose your seat for free when you book or buy a preferred seat in a more favorable location or a main cabin extra seat with more. Aer lingus travel trends 26% of aer lingus passengers were over the age of 60. Aer lingus is introducing a new charge to pre book seats on shorthaul flights. Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus prices. The aer lingus flight is on an a332 whereas the american airlines flight is on a 757.
Aer lingus assigns passengers a seat at checkin, but the carrier does offer the ability to pre book if you prefer a certain seat on the plane. Youll be allocated a seat at check in but if youve a preference for where you would like to sit, prebook your seat in advance of your flight. I am travelling alone and dont want to pay extra to book a seat but when i click continue. Aer lingus save upto kwd on aer lingus online booking. I think the only place american run their own aircraft. Aer lingus fleet, including aer lingus regional, consists of 69 aircraft with 10 airbus a330 300, 5 airbus a330 200, 3 airbus a321 200, 3 airbus a321neo lr, 34 airbus a320 200 domestic, 2 boeing b757 200, 2 avro rj85, 9 atr 72 600, 1 atr 42 600. The lounge in dublin offers fresh coffee between 4. Does your airline enable consumers to reserve seats at booking. A portion of travel booked on american airlines may be operated by american eagle or americanconnection, regional airline associates of american airlines. Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk forums. Fly from the usa to ireland, britain and europe with us as well as find hotels and more. When booking a flight, what does 5 seats left really mean.
In 2012, delta became the first major us carrier to introduce basic economy. The a330200 will see a total of 23 seats in the new configuration. Find the best airplanes seats, information on legroom, recline and inflight entertainment using our detailed online seating charts. Ever since the new aer lingus businessclass product was announced last year, weve been looking. Aer lingus new transatlantic fares dont include blankets. Im taking a trip to dublin in september and both aer lingus and american airlines are about the same pricetimes. From the minute you board the plane to the minute you leave, attitude, service, food, entertainment, all is far superior to aer lingus just to warn you. An extra seat fee will apply for the selection of choice and exit row seats in our economy cabin. The ability to reserve your seat number in advance varies by airline, and in some cases charges may apply. They are business class seats in a 222 configuration. We provide all the information about aer lingus flight deals, popular routes, inflight entertainment, baggage allowance and aer.
Find your trip find a reservation american airlines. Aer lingus, air pacific, alaska airlines horizon air, british airways, cathay pacific airways, china eastern airlines, deutsche bahn german rail, eva air, finnair, gulf air, hawaiian airlines, iberia, japan airlines, lan airlines. Flying extensively throughout the united kingdom and europe, popular vacation destinations such as france, greece and croatia make up a large portion of their seasonal routes. Aer lingus is likely to go headtohead with one of the us airlines operating out of dublin when it launches its latest route from the republics biggest airport next year the irish airline is. My flights are confirmed, why cant i reserve my seats. Are the seats in the first 5 rows that are charged at 10 bigger in any way, leg room etc than the remaining rows, charged at 5, excluding the exit seats that are charged at 15. We reserve the right to discontinue the sale of seats or refuse to sell seats to a passenger. If your flight departs dublin airport between 06000800 in the morning, you can checkin at the airport between 16002000 the evening before.
Hotels, opens another site in a new window that may not meet accessibility guidelines cars, opens another site in a new window that may not meet accessibility guidelines activities, opens another site in a new window that may not meet accessibility guidelines vacations, opens another site in a new window that may not meet. Kiddie play kids airport playset with toy airplane vehicles and accessories 43 piece set daron united airlines 24 piece playset. Rows 9 onwards are economy and are in a 242 configuration. Like all other longhaul aircraft in the aer lingus fleet, this airbus a330 featured the airlines new business class product, which very closely resembles jetblues mint product. Detailed seat map aer lingus airbus a330 200 config. Allowances vary on transatlantic flights and flights within europe, and certain bags. Apr 02, 2007 aer lingus is introducing a new charge to pre book seats on shorthaul flights. Aug 31, 2017 aer lingus has historically offered pretty low transatlantic fares, though it looks like theyre taking them to the next level. Dublin was the most popular destination for aer lingus passengers. Aer lingus has historically offered pretty low transatlantic fares, though it looks like theyre taking them to the next level. You can buy seats when making your booking or up to 30 hours before departure. For example, american airlines will use the text 3 seats left underneath the price. Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lieflat business class seats and are 22 inches wide. Champagne as soon as you are seated, food was very good and attendants were top notch.
Flight status check in your trips your account join aadvantage. Passengers can choose from standard seating, choice seats, exit seats, or premium seats. We quickly find our seats 4h and 4k, and bask in their ridiculousness. The a330300 will see a total of 30 seats in the new configuration.
You can choose your seat when booking your flight, or later in the manage. I am travelling alone and dont want to pay extra to book a seat but when i click continue it insists i book a seat first. The premium seats are the first 4 rows of the plane. Aer lingus seat maps seatmaestro best airplane seats. Our comprehensive seat maps and seating charts on display seat availability for every. If you do not like to carry on all your stuff and ready to pay for its delivery, you can book shipping by phone or online. Necessary to prebook seats with aer lingus air travel forum. Having made several transatlantic flights with both carriers its american all the way. Dec 14, 2015 aer lingus, irelands largest airline, is one of the most popular ways to get to dublin and beyond. My husband and i are considering an aer lingus transatlantic flight from the u.
Prepare to bring your own blanket and headphones on. Check out our aer lingus seat maps the most detailed, up to date, and popular aer lingus seating charts and cabin layouts available. Most airlines have a limited number of seats available for advance seating. Previously aer lingus offered these fares on shorthaul flights, though this is the first time theyre. Aer lingus and american code share on some flights so you might be looking at the same flight. To book simple, easy, fast, and secure, you need an aer lingus booking gateway that offers complete convenience and comfort at your fingertip, at we offer just that. There is no row 59 as the 4 rows of larger seats take up the same amount of space as 9 rows of economy seats. You can choose a specific seat at any time for a fee. Guide to flying aer lingus from north america aer lingus. The airlines fleet has grown, new destinations have been added, new products introduced, and ownership has transferred to iag, the parent group of british airways. Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus. From 23 may it will cost 10 to pre book a seat in the first five rows, an exit seat will cost 15, and all. Americanconnection service is operated by trans states airlines, inc.
American airlines could offer a nofrills transatlantic fare as early as next. American airlines has airline tickets, cheap flights, vacation packages and american airlines aadvantage bonus mile offers at. Aer lingus is a national regular airline that was founded in 1936 in ireland. If your flight departs dublin airport between 06000800 in the morning, you can checkin at the airport between 16002000 the. Aer lingus uses the text 5 fares left rather than 5 seats left which. I will be away from reddit for most the remainder of the day but will check. When you go online to book an airline ticket, the web site often shows. Aer lingus could strengthen links with american airlines as the pair move towards an agreement on cooperating on scheduling and pricing, according to willie walsh, chief executive of the irish.
Book a new trip by march 31, 2020 and there is no change fee if your travel plans change. It is the fourth part of my series on how you can redeem avios on aer lingus for long haul flights to the us and canada. We board aer lingus flight 8 from boston to dublin at gate 3a at boston logan airport. Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there. Aer lingus expects the new seats to start rolling out on routes to the us in january. Hi i have booked uk ireland return flights with aer lingus for my family. Aer lingus lounges are there at various airports in north america, offering free wifi along with complimentary snacks and drinks. Aer lingus seat pitch measurements will vary depending on aircraft type. On my way out i was only able to choose between two centre d and g seats as well as 6k. Mar 17, 2017 the flight from dc to dublin isnt a long one, but aer lingus is a great option if youre looking to make this journey. Were among the first people to board through the glorious priority boarding lane. Aer lingus airlines also provide their client with luggage shipping. Tpg contributor richard kerr shows you how to book award travel on aer lingus utilizing a variety of partners. Trying hard to find someone who can use these, but aa makes it really hard.
That said, i found that with no aer lingus status not all seats were available for selection after booking. I am flying to ireland in 2 weeks with aerlingus and have been trying to check in for the last week. United airlines mileageplus seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united my girlfriend and i will be returning to usa dublhriah. Atr 42 and atr 72 for aer lingus regional denied boarding when passengers are denied boarding on a flight, airlines are obliged to first seek volunteers to give up their reservation in exchange for certain benefits. With far lower taxes and charges than redeeming for british airways flights, and with a superior business class seat, it is something that all head for points readers should be. Aer lingus deal could spur airline consolidation in europe. Aer lingus is a partner of united, but recently stopped showing award availability. Today aer lingus began selling transatlantic saver fares, which offer lower fares for transatlantic travel. Atr 42 and atr 72 for aer lingus regional denied boarding when passengers are denied boarding on a flight, airlines are obliged to first seek volunteers to give up their reservation in.