Seats are set out in a 3 x 3 formation, with the middle seat left vacant as to give each passenger on either side more room. For example, american airlines will use the text 3 seats left underneath the price. The aer lingus airbus a330300 is primarily operated on medium to longhaul routes. I am flying to ireland in 2 weeks with aerlingus and have been trying to check in for the last week. Aug 16, 20 so i am looking to book dfw to dub on american. The irish carrier flies to over 100 destinations including aberdeen, agadir, alicante, athens. Aer lingus is a national airline of ireland and operates out of its hub in dublin. As the national carrier of ireland, aer lingus airlines has the best deals and discount airfare to the emerald isle from the united states and canada. Pending legislation for government investment through a parent company, aer lingus was associated with blackpool and west coast air services which advanced the money for the first aircraft, and operated with aer lingus under the common title irish sea airways. We turned the connection in dublin into a twonight stopover, which added a nice postscript to our trip.
Passengers can choose from standard seating, choice seats, exit seats, or premium seats. Air baltic, airberlin, american airlines, aer lingus, bangkok airways, cathay pacific. Choose seats on aer lingus cruise critic community. Service charges may apply for booking or changing award reservations, depending on ticketing, travel dates and mileageplus status. Guide to flying aer lingus from north america aer lingus. Price, low to high sort destination results by price, flight duration, direct flights or flights including stopovers and more, price, low to high sorting method applied. Aer lingus airline vs others rick steves travel forum.
Aug 06, 2018 american express has announced that theyre adding aer lingus aerclub as their next transfer partner. I am travelling alone and dont want to pay extra to book a seat but when i click continue. Aer lingus now joining oneworld transatlantic joint venture. As far as the seats go, the a330200 business class seats on aer lingus are significantly smaller. Amex membership rewards adds aer lingus as transfer partner. Aer lingus has launched a commercial agreement with etihad airways regarding interline and codeshare arrangements. Apr 03, 2018 aer lingus avios award flights are a pretty good deal if flying from the east coast to ireland. Is new aer lingus business class to europe a good deal. Allowances vary on transatlantic flights and flights within europe, and certain bags. This aer lingus airlines flight schedule should give you a fair idea of their flights operating across the world. When booking paid flights on british airways, aer lingus, iberia or on any of their partners such as american airlines, alaska airlines, etc. Meaning we could snag the seats through american airlines for a 40% discount. Hi i have booked uk ireland return flights with aer lingus for my family.
View flight timings, flight numbers, flight arrivals and departures, via routes and the days on which they operate. While doing a dummy booking on i can not view available seats for the aer lingus portion. Aer lingus offered the best fares for our return trip from rome to portland, and were glad we chose it. American airlines has codeshare agreements with the following airlines at time of printing. Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here. I am taking a fall trip to italy in the fall and am in the process of booking my flight. Aer lingus aer lingus is a national regular airline that was founded in 1936 in ireland. 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. Necessary to prebook seats with aer lingus air travel forum. Aer lingus was created by the irish government, but is now owned by the international airlines group, which is also the parent company of british airways. Aer lingus or united cruise air cruise critic community. On you can now book flights between dublin and abu dhabi, in cooperation with etihad airways, and have full access to flights across the network beyond abu dhabi, to points including australia, asiapacific, the indian subcontinent and the middle. Dec 22, 2018 the airlines involved aer lingus, american, british airways, finnair, and iberia have just filed with the dot requesting antitrust immunity for aer lingus to join the joint venture. Anybody have any feedback on airline, comfort of seats, service, etc.
Aer lingus developed a range of fare types, different for european and transatlantic flights. Aer lingus airline partners mileage plan alaska airlines. Aer lingus now allow seat selection on aerclub bookings. Call aer lingus at 18004747424 or visit an aer lingus customer service agent on your day of departure. Cheap aer lingus flights and tickets are also available to many other destinations. The aer lingus flight isnt letting me select my seats on the united site. You can book award travel on aer lingus through united. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a pitch range of of 32 inches and a width of 1718 inches.
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. However, just because you want to fly aer lingus doesnt necessarily mean that theyre the best program to book through. 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. Jan 22, 2020 aer lingus features 168 economy seats and 16 business class seats on board its a321neo. Aer lingus applies to join iagamerican airlines joint venture. Web, mobile and kiosk checkin options are not available.
I would rather the 242 seating with aer lingus because my dh likes the window and id rather an aisle and united is 33 seating. Aer lingus uses the text 5 fares left rather than 5 seats left which. Get very cheap flights easily with our awesome flight booking hacks. Aer lingus airlines was established in 15 april 1936, commenced operations in 27 may 1936. Customer service booking cheap flights online today with aer lingus airlines, find the best deals by comparing, make reservations, last minute flights, book cheap flights on flycoair. 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. American airlines has airline tickets, cheap flights, vacation packages and american airlines aadvantage bonus mile offers at. We thought these seats were very good location with plug ins. Im taking a trip to dublin in september and both aer lingus and american airlines are about the same pricetimes. However the first option that appears is seat selection. There are a total of 23 business class seats, all of which are designed the same way in a lieflat thompson vantage xlstyle.
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. Aug 07, 2019 when booking paid flights on british airways, aer lingus, iberia or on any of their partners such as american airlines, alaska airlines, etc. Autumn 20 we flew on aer lingus from rome to dublin a320 and dublin to chicago a330 and it was pleasant throughout. So for folks in chicago and new york, its a question of flying 1way on united airlines business class for 57,500 points or 1way on aer lingus for 60,000 points. Aer lingus vs american airlinesflying to europe air. Another advantage to using united miles is booking nonstop flights from the west coast to ireland.
Can i book on aer lingus or a partner airline or do i have to book on the airline that i have the loyalty points with. The alternate flight must be for your same origin and destination and your flight change can only be confirmed within 24 hours of departure of the desired. The aer lingus flight is on an a332 whereas the american airlines flight is on a 757. Aer lingus flights to canada oneway or return flights starting at. Factor in all the options for booking and transferring and you might also be able to reduce the. Aer lingus features 168 economy seats and 16 business class seats on board its a321neo. Unfortunately, aer lingus doesnt offer an option to fly premium economy on any flights between the u.
Aer lingus avios award flights are a pretty good deal if flying from the east coast to ireland. You can choose your seat when booking your flight, or later in the manage. If your flight departs dublin airport between 06000800 in the morning, you can checkin at the airport between 16002000 the evening before. When you go online to book an airline ticket, the web site often shows. Aer lingus seat pitch measurements will vary depending on aircraft type. How to book inexpensive aer lingus award flights to ireland. The second place winner is the a330200, followed by the a330300 and then the a321neo lr, which has the smallest seats.
We were able to sleep in the seats pretty well during the overnight hours. On you can now book flights between dublin and abu dhabi, in cooperation with etihad airways, and have full access to flights across the network beyond abu dhabi, to points including australia, asiapacific, the indian. This a330300 features a two class configuration with 30 flat bed business class seats and 287 standard economy class seats. Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk. Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lieflat business class seats and are 22 inches wide. Several people have reported they have been able to select seats on aerclub. Some offer extra seats at a discount, while others dont address the needs of passengers of size on their websites. Please arrive at the airport 3 hours before your departure time to allow for check in and security. Amex membership rewards adds aer lingus as transfer. Aer lingus aerclub how does one select seats booked dubcph on a few weeks ago paid for a ticket that includes baggage allowance, seat assignment etc. Aer lingus to join oneworld transatlantic joint venture one.
American airlines airline tickets and cheap flights at. Aer lingus flights from north america to dublin or shannon cost 30,000 miles oneway in economy. Have tried to select my seat on multiple times no luck so far. Aer lingus is a national regular airline that was founded in 1936 in ireland. Saver, plus, and advantage are the options on shorthaul routes, and there are no business class seats. Each seat is 21 inches wide with a pitch of 58 inches. But if you can book before the april 28, 2015, points increase, youll get a better value booking aer lingus with british airways avios points. Mar 31, 2016 if you book a flight with a partner airline in your case, aer lingus you can obtain their reference no. I have received an email saying i should prebook my seats at a fee to guarantee we get to sit together. Book now this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. Since i am flying from ohare to milan and then back from venice to ohare, it looks like the best airlines are american or aer lingus, neither of which have direct flights to milan. Again, this is different than aer lingus joining oneworld.
Aer lingus economy class options aer lingus 757 economy class. Aer lingus was founded way back in 1936, and is based at dublin airport. The cheapest class of tickets includes one piece of 10kg cabin baggage. Its easy to book aer lingus with united miles, as shows availability for aer lingusoperated flights. Make an aer lingus booking and find some amazing deals. Choose seats on aer lingus cruise air cruise critic. As covid19 disrupts travel, a few airlines are offering waiving change fee for new bookings.
Aer lingus still doesnt necessarily intend to join the oneworld alliance, though there are now plans for aer lingus to join the oneworld transatlantic joint venture the airlines involved aer lingus, american, british airways, finnair, and iberia. Definitive guide to aer lingus direct routes from the u. The aer lingus flight is a lot cheaper but the connection is in dublin. Fly from the usa to ireland, britain and europe with us as well as find hotels and more. Aer lingus vs american airlinesflying to europe air travel. Sameday flight change allows you to confirm a seat on a different flight on your day of departure on any american airlines andor american eagle flight where eligible seats are available. You get just as much value booking through british airways executive club, and as far as i know aer lingus doesnt have any sweet spot partner redemptions that make their avios specifically worth having. Aer lingus is the flag carrier airline of ireland and the secondlargest airline in ireland. Before booking travel in europe, its best to confirm how individual airlines handle these situations, and that can mean multiple. Aer lingus has formally applied to join the transatlantic joint venture operated by its parent, iag, and american airlines in a move that could result in a number of benefits including lower fares.
Aer lingus is the national flag carrier airline of ireland whos founded in 1936 and operates from its base at dublin airport. For more information and helpful tips on air travel with kids, please visit our guide to flying with children. The airline has a fleet of around 50 aircraft and routes to nearly 100 destinations. Before booking travel in europe, its best to confirm how individual airlines handle these situations, and that can mean multiple sets of rules if youre planning to hop from country to country. 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. Aer lingus seat maps seatmaestro best airplane seats. United airlines mileageplus seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united my girlfriend and i will be returning to usa dublhriah. The economy cabin featured six seats per row in a 33 layout and was finished with a smart blue and charcoal color scheme, with the airlines shamrock logo on the headrests. Some choices use aer lingus as the connecting flight.
Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there. Aer lingus was founded on 15 april 1936, with a capital of. They are cheaper than going on all american aircraft. 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. Aer lingus to join oneworld transatlantic joint venture. Founded by the irish government, it was privatised between 2006 and 2015 and it is now a subsidiary of international airlines group iag, the parent company of british airways, iberia and vueling. The irish carrier flies to over 100 destinations including aberdeen, agadir, alicante, athens, baltimore, belfast, berlin, birmingham, chicago. When booking a flight, what does 5 seats left really mean.
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