Aer Lingus' Business Class: A Review. Aer Lingus also partners with many airlines so within one ticket you are able to seamlessly transfer between airlines. We were flying an A330-200 to Seattle. It ended with a lovely looking cheese plate, thanks to the slate board it was served on and a dish of that excellent sweet onion jam. This time around I was redeeming Avios for a trip to Cleveland, and I decided to take the . The throne seat was a real treat, and I would highly recommend to people travelling alone. The seat didn't have a ton of storage, but I did appreciate the large compartment just above the side table. More Travel. The awards for the best-presented business-class wine list and the. Refills are available, but not always proactively offered so be sure to ask when thirsty. Pre-arrival mealLunch Menuwine listWine list Aer Lingus Business Class Inflight meal Service during the flight was pretty basic, but enjoyable. The bulkhead row provides the most legroom the others have a narrower well as they contour round the two seats in front. On many transatlantic flights, meals just before landing feel like a rushed afterthought. Flight attendants quietly worked their way through the cabin offering afternoon tea to those who were awake. I didn't even end up using all 270MB, though, since the Wi-Fi was exceptionally slow. But its website is a bit of a disaster. There's even a new lounge in the Preclearance area, so you can grab a snack and drink once you're on the "US side.". Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $900 and an overall rating of 7.4. Aer Lingus uses the A330-300 above on its flights from Manchester to Barbados and Orlando. But where other airlines struggle even with some of the basics, Aer Lingus does it all and does it all well, if you ask me. After Security I had about an hour to waste. The seats are 1x2x2 or 1x2x1. Our quality algorithms also give a higher score to flights operated by the most modern and environmentally friendly aircraft. With just one aisle and five rows of seats in Aer Lingus business class, it's a fairly small cabin on this A321. While the airline installed the same seats on its A330s and 757s, only the 757s offer the opportunity for four smart/lucky passengers to end up with a "throne" seat in their own row on a flight across the Atlantic thanks to the aircraft's staggered (1-1 / 2-2) lie . The carrier also has its own Aer Club loyalty program in which passengers can earn miles. But that's not the case with Aer Lingus and its excellent Airbus A321. The flight attendants are friendly. I kept checking United.com to see if business-class awards would pop up, but they never appeared. I received my paper boarding pass in a matter of minutes and then proceeded through fast track security which was equally speedy. This is also where you'll find the fold-out tray table. Aer Club passengers can use the Escape Lounge on the upper level of the main terminal atrium to the right of the Bridgewater Tap pub, while Business Class passengers get access to the neighbouring adults-only 1903 lounge. This includes access at Dublin having arrived in business class with an onward connection, and should include access at European airports with an onward connection in business. The latter is open 0400-1400 daily and passengers from any airline and ticket class can enter for a fee (35.99 per person). All Business Class Passengers Get This Amenity Kit With Lotion, Toothbrush, Ear Plugs and More If there's one downside to these throne seats, it's the footwell: It's really, really tight. Had we been able to book an award, the best option is via British Airways, since a one-way flight costs just 60,000 Avios. There are two identical circular self-serve bar areas, with plenty of alcoholic and soft drinks to choose from including Tanqueray Gin, Glenfiddich Whisky and regional specialties such as Manchester Gin and Pale Ale, plus the regular sound of the popping of Champagne bottles (Jacques Bardelot Brut). Like I need an excuse to watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall or All the President's Men again, right? The noise-cancelling headphones were rather useless, with a tinny sound, and I would not recommend if you want to enjoy a film. Aer Lingus' Business Class seats are configured in a 2-2-2 layout on the Airbus A330 aircraft, and in a 2-2 layout on the A321neo and A320 aircraft. Kyle Potter is the executive editor of Thrifty Traveler, covering everything from aviation news to travel deals to in-depth guides on using airline miles. I requested the cheese, which tasted great, even though it didn't look terribly impressive. This puts Aer Lingus at a disadvantage when compared with other airlines that use a similar seat setup on intra-European Business Class as they tend to have better catering and more attentive service. The latter option is the most private as the side console serves as a barrier to the aisle. Theyll often leave a couple of miniatures and some mixers with you if you ask nicely. That's part of the deal. I couldnt use these as I was unable to check-in online, apparently due to missing Covid information everything had been submitted and verified via Verifly so Im not sure why this was the case. A seats are always single seats and offer the most privacy when traveling alone. I was hoping to get some work done before my departure but found out that the wifi was not working and had to instead hotspot from my phones 4G. With the privacy divider down, there is ample privacy between seats. Re: Drinks and Meals on Aer Lingus. Learn to how to find the cheapest awards. Ireland's main international airports Dublin (DUB) and Shannon (SNN) offer a unique amenity: US Customs and Border Protection Preclearance. For me, sacrificing some mobility while laying down is easily worth the extra privacy and vast storage. Theres no turn down service, or really expensive wine. Option "us" - leave on day X, arrive BKK circa 10pm. For a quick nonstop flight in or out of Dublin, you can't beat it. As a small airline, Aer Lingus' Business Class only targets passengers travelling between North America and Europe. The one major downside of the small cabin on this Airbus A321 is that there's just one lavatory for business class, up at the front of the plane. I never made my bed, as I was awake working, but most people slept the majority of the flight. Gtes htels chambres d'htes et campings de Vende au bord de la mer, dans le Marais Poitevin ou autour du Puy du Fou. I was up throughout the entire flight working. As part of IAG (International Airlines Group), Aer Lingus can easily connect passengers onto its partner carriers including British Airways and Iberia - since they also belong to the same group. Edited by Griffith4ever on Thursday 22 December 11:24. No matter what the layout, all recline fully flat with decent storage space to the side or under the seat. Finally, there's a small literature pocket in the walkway from the seat to the aisle. As is almost always the case with beef on a plane, it was on the far end of well-done but still tender and flavorful, especially with the help of the shallot gravy. 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The starter came after that. Bolero Executive Lounge Warsaw Review (WAW) This lounge is located airside in Terminal A in the non-Schengen Area. While simple, this was still great. Learn more about the lounge: amenities, photos, review, opening hours, location. It wasn't a full meal, but the chicken pesto and egg salad sandwich slices seemed to do the trick. Direct transatlantic services operate from the new extension of Terminal 2. These were fairly flimsy without much sound quality or noise-cancellation to speak of nor were they particularly comfortable. They did this in the dark. Below that there are several sizable storage compartments, including a great spot to tuck away a laptop as well as a long, deep cubby to stow your goodies and then another storage pocket close to the floor. Aer Lingus has also been a paertner ofDublin Pride Festival. Preclearance in Dublin also makes US connections fairly seamless, especially if your next flight is on JetBlue. Please view our privacy policy for details about the information we share with our partners. Aer Lingus offers WiFi and its free for Business class passengers. The earplugs didn't do much for me nor did the eye mask, but I gave it go! The airline set up Proud Flies as part of its diversity and inclusion strategy to build an inclusive, open LGBT+ community where employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work. Both served with a feta and sundried tomato salad, and soda bread, Red wine: Ctes-du-Rhne AOP 2019, Domaine Clavel, France;Lynx Petite Sirah 2018, Zinfandel, California (meats), White wine: Rapaura Springs, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc 2019, New Zealand;Gran Sello, White Macabeo, Verdejo 2020, Spain, Champagne: Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut Reserve, Signature cocktail: champagne with apple syrup. In addition to the lounges at Dublin Airport, Aer Lingus also operates its own lounges at London Heathrow Terminal 2 and New York JFK Terminal 5. From the cheeky service to the food itself, the in-flight experience was well, just quintessentially Irish. While the airline installed the same seats on its A330s and 757s, only the 757s offer the opportunity for four smart/lucky passengers to end up with a "throne" seat in their own row on a flight across the Atlantic thanks to the aircraft's staggered (1-1 / 2-2) lie-flat . I AM special. All AerL staff we spoke to said they didnt even know! If this setup looks familiar, you're not seeing things. To top it off, there was a small platter of sweet treats like a small cheesecake and eclair. You can buy items such as the chicken and stuffing sandwich, raspberry muffin, fresh fruit salad, a cheese board, and many other sandwich combinations. I didn't expect much, but it was excellent maybe the highlight of food onboard Aer Lingus business class, in fact. There were duvets waiting in overhead bins above, and they were equally average. Aer Lingus British Airways Virgin Atlantic Not happy with those carriers? Going into lie-flat mode was cinch, though. Weve just had a very poor experience flying to LA and back with Aer Lingus business. There is no doubt that all of these seats are extremely comfortable, and they are ideal for long-distance travel. But that's not a bad thing: It's cozy and sharp looking with the teal upholstery, gray leather, and a small pop of bright green accents on every seat. A notice advises guests to sanitise their hands before serving themselves, and there are soap-style dispensers throughout the buffet area. If you want anything else to snack on, there is a self-serve bar near the forward bathroom. Plus, it's got a handful of one-off partnerships with other airlines. Aer Lingus does not have a dedicated lounge at Manchester airport so relies on lounges owned by airport handling partners. Business Class passengers have complimentary access to the Aer Lingus WiFi, and for the other classes, you can buy from the three packages after being on board. After stamping out of Poland, take the stairs or elevator down one level (from Level 1 to 0) to the . But the rest of the bunch are back on the map. The first half of the flight was quite turbulent and at moments I had to hold my drinks to avoid spillage, but it calmed down at the half-way mark. I flight out of LAX and we get beverage service, full meal, mid- flight . SIA to acquire 25 per cent stake in Air India. I purchased some Duty Free Whiskey and then went to the 51st & Green US Pre-Clearance Lounge. Read our full review of Aer Lingus business class on the flight from Dublin (DUB) back to Washington, D.C.-Dulles (IAD) and why, even though it was far from perfect, I'd pick it again in a heartbeat. Improve earnings, maximize rewards and track progress toward dream trips. 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