Champagne as soon as you are seated, food was very good and attendants were top notch. Kiddie play kids airport playset with toy airplane vehicles and accessories 43 piece set daron united airlines 24 piece playset. They are business class seats in a 222 configuration. Flight status check in your trips your account join aadvantage. 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. This a330300 features a two class configuration with 30 flat bed business class seats and 287 standard economy class seats. 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. Having made several transatlantic flights with both carriers its american all the way. View all available seats on your next american airlines flight. Aer lingus lounges are there at various airports in north america, offering free wifi along with complimentary snacks and drinks. Showing available seats in firstbusiness does not mean upgrades are available they have to be a or c fare code. I will be away from reddit for most the remainder of the day but will check back first thing tomorrow morning pst time zone.
Possible directions where this service is valuable include more than 200 countries all over the world. 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. Aer lingus uses the text 5 fares left rather than 5 seats left which. Aer lingus is a national airline of ireland and operates out of its hub in dublin. 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. 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. The a330300 will see a total of 30 seats in the new configuration. We reserve the right to discontinue the sale of seats or refuse to sell seats to a passenger. You can book your seats by visiting the airlines website directly, alternatively please email our dedicated customer service team at email protected who will.
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. The lounge in dublin offers fresh coffee between 4. Our comprehensive seat maps and seating charts on display seat availability for every. However the first option that appears is seat selection. Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus prices. We board aer lingus flight 8 from boston to dublin at gate 3a at boston logan airport. Find your trip find a reservation american airlines. Aside from some color changes, the seat is nearly identical. View flight timings, flight numbers, flight arrivals and departures, via routes and the days on which they operate. Find the best airplanes seats, information on legroom, recline and inflight entertainment using our detailed online seating charts.
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. 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. Aer lingus and american code share on some flights so you might be looking at the same flight. American airlines could offer a nofrills transatlantic fare as early as next. The premium seats are the first 4 rows of the plane. Seats while not reclining flat are very comfortable and adjustable. Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk. Use manage booking to change aer lingus flights purchased on our website. How to pick your aer lingus seats on an avios booking. Seat pitch is defined as the space between a point on one seat and the same point on the seat in front of it. Ever since the new aer lingus businessclass product was announced last year, weve been looking.
In 2012, delta became the first major us carrier to introduce basic economy. 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. My flights are confirmed, why cant i reserve my seats. I will be away from reddit for most the remainder of the day but will check. Aer lingus shows off a great new business class seat. The airline s head office is on the grounds of dublin airport in cloghran, county dublin. 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. For most airlines, you wont be able to select your seats until checkin, and often. Aer lingus expects the new seats to start rolling out on routes to the us in january. The aer lingus airbus a330300 is primarily operated on medium to longhaul routes. We quickly find our seats 4h and 4k, and bask in their ridiculousness. Aer lingus aer lingus is a national regular airline that was founded in 1936 in ireland. 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.
Does your airline enable consumers to reserve seats at booking. American airlines has codeshare agreements with the following airlines at time of printing. When booking a flight, what does 5 seats left really mean. Passengers can choose from standard seating, choice seats, exit seats, or premium seats.
Check in beginning 24 hours and up to 45 minutes before your flight 90. 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 codeshares with other airlines are just a totally different beast than your regular codeshares within joint ventures or alliances. A portion of travel booked on american airlines may be operated by american eagle or americanconnection, regional airline associates of american airlines. Americanconnection service is operated by trans states airlines, inc. My husband and i are considering an aer lingus transatlantic flight from the u. 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.
Most airlines have a limited number of seats available for advance seating. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a. 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. American airlines has airline tickets, cheap flights, vacation packages and american airlines aadvantage bonus mile offers at. 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. 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.
This item aer lingus irish airlines airport playset. 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. When you go online to book an airline ticket, the web site often shows. Today aer lingus began selling transatlantic saver fares, which offer lower fares for transatlantic travel. What infant amenities are available on the aircraft ill be flying ie. 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. This aer lingus airlines flight schedule should give you a fair idea of their flights operating across the world. Allowances vary on transatlantic flights and flights within europe, and certain bags. Aer lingus vs american airlinesflying to europe air. Trying hard to find someone who can use these, but aa makes it really hard. Aer lingus save upto kwd on aer lingus online booking.
Apr 02, 2007 aer lingus is introducing a new charge to pre book seats on shorthaul flights. I think the only place american run their own aircraft. Tpg contributor richard kerr shows you how to book award travel on aer lingus utilizing a variety of partners. Guide to flying aer lingus from north america aer lingus. I am travelling alone and dont want to pay extra to book a seat but when i click continue. 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.
Preferred seats are on select flights operated by american airlines and american eagle and subject to availability. Rows 9 onwards are economy and are in a 242 configuration. 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. You can buy seats when making your booking or up to 30 hours before departure. At boarding, i was greeted by smiling flight attendants, which seemed to be a theme for the crew on my aer lingus flights. And aer lingus isnt the only airline making changes because of new, supercheap fares between the u. This includes booster seats and other types of harnesses. 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. Aer lingus seat pitch measurements will vary depending on aircraft type. The complete guide to basic economy on international flights from. Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lieflat business class seats and are 22 inches wide. Necessary to prebook seats with aer lingus air travel forum. Its actually rather annoying because connecting to aer lingus can feel almost like you booked a connecting flight on a lcc at times.
We provide all the information about aer lingus flight deals, popular routes, inflight entertainment, baggage allowance and aer lingus flight status. Aer lingus is introducing a new charge to pre book seats on shorthaul flights. I am flying to ireland in 2 weeks with aerlingus and have been trying to check in for the last week. Can someone who flies with aer lingus and chooses the seat selection clarify the following. Check out our aer lingus seat maps the most detailed, up to date, and popular aer lingus seating charts and cabin layouts available. 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. 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. With the exception of saver fare bookings, seats on transatlantic flights may be selected free of charge. 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. Seats are nontransferable and valid only on the flight purchased.
Fly from the usa to ireland, britain and europe with us as well as find hotels and more. 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. 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. Book a new trip by march 31, 2020 and there is no change fee if your travel plans change. Dec 14, 2015 aer lingus, irelands largest airline, is one of the most popular ways to get to dublin and beyond. The a330200 will see a total of 23 seats in the new configuration. Otherwise, seats will be automatically assigned for free at checkin.
We provide all the information about aer lingus flight deals, popular routes, inflight entertainment, baggage allowance and aer. Aug 31, 2017 aer lingus has historically offered pretty low transatlantic fares, though it looks like theyre taking them to the next level. Aer lingus deal could spur airline consolidation in europe. 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. On my way out i was only able to choose between two centre d and g seats as well as 6k. 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 new transatlantic fares dont include blankets. That said, i found that with no aer lingus status not all seats were available for selection after booking. Seatguru seat map aer lingus airline seat maps, flights. Aer lingus has historically offered pretty low transatlantic fares, though it looks like theyre taking them to the next level.
The ability to reserve your seat number in advance varies by airline, and in some cases charges may apply. You can choose a specific seat at any time for a fee. Prepare to bring your own blanket and headphones on. The aer lingus flight is on an a332 whereas the american airlines flight is on a 757. You can choose your seat for free when you book or buy a preferred seat in a. My experience booking aer lingus business class with. An extra seat fee will apply for the selection of choice and exit row seats in our economy cabin.
Fees for seats are nonrefundable with some exceptions. Aer lingus travel trends 26% of aer lingus passengers were over the age of 60. Ill admit that i havent spent a lot of time focusing on aer lingus in the past. 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. Hi i have booked uk ireland return flights with aer lingus for my family. I have received an email saying i should prebook my seats at a fee to guarantee we get to sit together. 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.
Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus. United airlines mileageplus seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united my girlfriend and i will be returning to usa dublhriah. Im taking a trip to dublin in september and both aer lingus and american airlines are about the same pricetimes. Previously aer lingus offered these fares on shorthaul flights, though this is the first time theyre. Aer lingus economy transatlantic flight air travel forum.
Were among the first people to board through the glorious priority boarding lane. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a pitch range of of 32 inches and a width of 1718 inches. Aer lingus seat maps seatmaestro best airplane seats. Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there. 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. To say a lot has changed at aer lingus since i last flew the airline in 2014 would be an understatement. Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here. Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk forums. Aer lingus is a partner of united, but recently stopped showing award availability.
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. Dublin was the most popular destination for aer lingus passengers. 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. Aer lingus airlines also provide their client with luggage shipping. For example, american airlines will use the text 3 seats left underneath the price. If your flight departs dublin airport between 06000800 in the morning, you can checkin at the airport between 16002000 the evening before.