American express credit cards, rewards, travel and. On certain itineraries, youll be able to use points to upgrade the class of service on your flight. They recline completely should you want to sleep i tried but couldnt. Make us an offer to upgrade your transatlantic economy booking, and you could be travelling in style in our business cabin. Expedia is your onestop shop when looking for aer lingus reservations. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a pitch range of of 32 inches and a width of 1718 inches. Mar 31, 2019 how to book avios reward seats on aer lingus. Though not a part of any of the major airline alliances, aer lingus is a partner of other major carriers including united, british airways and jetblue. Dont miss a visit to temple bar on your trip to ireland. Have tried to select my seat on multiple times no luck so far. From its hub in dublin airport, aer lingus serves dozens of destinations throughout the united kingdom as well as several destinations in europe and select destinations throughout north america. In general aer lingus seems to release 4 seats on each plane. Is new aer lingus business class to europe a good deal with.
Aer lingus and car seats we have no flight booked but likely will have to at some point this year, she will be over 1 at the time and likely over 22lbs, she was 21ish last time she was weighed but had a bug so dropped a 1lb or 2 since then. Not only are avios transferrable from american express membership rewards as well as. Given the popularity of flying aer lingus from north america, availability will be your largest hurdle. You can book your flights, hotel, an overall holiday, your car hire, organise a group booking or even buy a voucher for someone right here.
It operates 65 aircraft on over 100 routes to destinations in the uk, europe and north america and. On airbus a321 flights, aer lingus offers the sky cafe service hot beverages, muffins, biscuits, smoothies, soft drinks, spirits, beer, and many more items. I have received an email saying i should prebook my seats at a fee to guarantee we get to sit together. Aer lingus a321lr is configured with 16 fullylieflat seats in business class and 168 standard economy class seats in a 33 configuration. The unique seating layout in aer lingus new business class offers some single seats with. The phone number for british airways executive club is 1 800 4521201 and they are open from 07.
This is a very reasonable complaint seeing as there are full fare tickets that earn miles for that price in off peak times. You can book award travel on aer lingus through united. Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here. The business seats are produced by the irish seat maker thompson and customised by londons factorydesign to include more personal stowage and space around the seat. Back in march, aer lingus invited travelskills along for the maiden voyage of a big green a330 outfitted with its new lieflat business class seat and enhanced service. Service charges may apply for booking or changing award reservations, depending on ticketing, travel dates and mileageplus status. Aer lingus seat pitch measurements will vary depending on aircraft type. 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. Oct 29, 2017 aer lingus run 4 variants of the a330 click the image above to view all seat maps. Unfortunately, aer lingus doesnt offer an option to fly premium economy on any flights between the u. We want to be totally transparent about any fees related to your booking. Aer lingus avios award flights are a pretty good deal if flying from the east coast to ireland.
We have a great range of holidays to destinations across europe and worldwide. United obviously follow faa rules so allow rearfacing. How to book inexpensive aer lingus award flights to ireland. Find out more about our new express bag drop service at dublin airport here. Some seats are far better than others, so be sure to choose carefully. As covid19 disrupts travel, a few airlines are offering waiving change fee for new bookings. 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.
United airlines mileageplus seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united my girlfriend and i will be returning to usa dublhriah. If your flight departs dublin airport between 06000800 in the morning, you can checkin at the airport between 16002000 the evening before. I am flying to ireland in 2 weeks with aerlingus and have been trying to check in for the last week. Aer lingus and american airlines air travel forum tripadvisor. Depending on no delays and good weather, your aer lingus flight from ord to bhx should take around 8 hours and 55 minutes. 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 now allow seat selection on aerclub bookings. For customers who purchase a flex fare, an exit or. Necessary to prebook seats with aer lingus air travel forum. I think you would get slightly better service on virgindelta than aaei but not much between them. The a321 operates in a oneclass configuration of 212 economy class seats.
Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk. Aer lingus is the national airline of ireland, founded in 1936. As i mentioned in last weeks article about aer lingus, you almost certainly want to book your aer lingus flight using british airways avios. Amex membership rewards adds aer lingus as transfer. With the american express platinum 100k offer, you can easily book a. Apr 11, 2018 this version of aer lingus a330300 offers a total of 30 lieflat business seats, arranged in a staggered configuration. American express has announced that theyre adding aer lingus aerclub as their next transfer partner. Jan 27, 2018 if you book through british airways or aer lingus, youll use the same number of avios 26,000 for economy, 100,000 for business.
This version of aer lingus a330300 offers a total of 30 lieflat business seats, arranged in a staggered configuration. Aer lingus is a sister company to british airways since it was bought by iag, bas parent company, a few years ago. In particular, solo travellers will want to pay attention to aer linguss throne seats, which look very appealing indeed. While the airline installed the same seats on its a330s and 757s, only the 757s offer the opportunity for four smartlucky passengers to end up with a throne seat in their own row on a flight across the atlantic thanks to the aircrafts staggered 11 22 lie. Aer lingus say they allow car seats from 636 months but it has to be forward facing and under 17.
Having the bathroom just in front was useful, but the return leg was slightly different and meant we had to walk halfway towards the back to use the bathroom. Does anyone know if seats are assigned at the time of purchase or if you have to call for a later date. Please check out my advertiser policy for further details about our partners, and thanks for your support. Aug 06, 2018 american express has announced that theyre adding aer lingus aerclub as their next transfer partner. Aer lingus a330 business class these are available on both their airbus a330s, which they currently operate on north american routes including the toronto route, and the airbus a321lrs which will serve the montreal. Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there. Definitive guide to aer lingus direct routes from the u. Aug 06, 2018 american express membership rewards members have a new airline to transfer points to. Amex membership rewards adds aer lingus as transfer partner. The second place winner is the a330200, followed by the a330300 and then the a321neo lr, which has the smallest seats. So for folks in chicago and new york, its a question of flying 1way on united airlines. American express offers worldclass charge and credit cards, gift cards, rewards, travel, personal savings, business services, insurance and more.
Aer lingus aerclub becomes the 17th airline frequent flyer program to which american express cardholders can transfer their valuable points. 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. As irelands oldest airline, aer lingus has long connected the country to the united kingdom and continental europe, though today, flights to africa and asia are included in their routes. American express membership rewards aer lignus transfer points. Whether youre looking for a family holiday to the sun, a romantic city break or a once in a lifetime cruise, weve got something for you. The dub connection is a major plus if you are flying to mco as you preclear immigration there and arrive in orlando as a domestic passenger. Seat fees apply until 30 hours before your scheduled departure time. American express recently announced another redemption option for membership rewards points. If aer lingus suffers from a perception problem its. From 23 may it will cost 10 to pre book a seat in the. Though not a part of any of the major airline alliances, aer lingus is. Aer lingus offers a variety of food options for purchase. Do you qualify for the american express platinum 100k. East coast, economy seats start at,000 avios on offpeak dates.
Apr 18, 2020 how to book avios flights on aer lingus aer lingus is a sister company to british airways since it was bought by iag, bas parent company, a few years ago. Just wondering how much of a pain aer lingus are to deal with about car seats in general. We found the aer lingus business class seats to be very comfortable. Rows two, four, and six theres no row one of the plane feature seats in a 22 configuration, so theyre good if.
By doing it this way, you can save 10,000 miles for each seat you book. Hi i have booked uk ireland return flights with aer lingus for my family. Aer lingus a321 has a total of 16 staggered business class seats, spread across five rows. 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. Cheap aer lingus flights and tickets are also available to many other destinations. Around half of aer lingus s routes are through partners such as jet blue and united, which carry passengers to destinations such as new york, chicago, and boston. Aer lingus is the flag carrier airline of ireland and one of the largest in the country. Around half of aer linguss routes are through partners such as jet blue and united, which carry passengers to destinations such as new york, chicago, and boston. Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lieflat business class seats and are 22 inches wide. Among large rewards program, the average value of an aer lingus rewards avios is only average. Like all other longhaul aircraft in the aer lingus fleet, this airbus a330 featured the airlines new business class. Apr 15, 2015 as i mentioned in last weeks article about aer lingus, you almost certainly want to book your aer lingus flight using british airways avios.
You can travel to ireland, other countries in the united kingdom and beyond with aer lingus. Now, thanks to holidays with aer lingus, you can book your entire holiday in one place including flights, transfers and accommodation. Apr 03, 2018 aer lingus avios award flights are a pretty good deal if flying from the east coast to ireland. Ever since the new aer lingus businessclass product was announced last year, weve been looking forward to testing it out. Save time and checkin for your aer lingus flight online. Has anyone flown aer lingus with a car seat recently. Mar 17, 2017 ever since the new aer lingus businessclass product was announced last year, weve been looking forward to testing it out. Yet, europe seems to be the most common destination that americans would like to visit.
This cabin has just two throne seats, which youll find on a handful of other carriers as well i had just flown in one on malaysias a350. Simply add your train tickets while making your aer lingus booking or afterwards right here. 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. At boarding, i was greeted by smiling flight attendants, which seemed to be a theme for the crew on my aer lingus flights. Once you have found dates, you need to phone to book. Am looking at flights to orlando going outgrow aberdeen through dublin then to mco with aer lingus coming back via. Mar 02, 2018 the platinum card from american express. Dec 14, 2015 the great news is that you can use chase ultimate rewards, american express membership rewards and citi thankyou points to book aer lingus because of all the transfer partnerships. The business seats are produced by the irish seat maker thompson and customised by londons. Avoid fuel surcharges when using british airways avios.
Is new aer lingus business class to europe a good deal. American express membership rewards members have a new airline to transfer points to. Aer lingus is introducing a new charge to pre book seats on shorthaul flights. Aer lingus airbus a320 seating chart updated april 2020. Not only are avios transferrable from american express membership rewards as well as chase ultimate rewards, because they have a distancebased award chart, there are some definite bargains. Mar 12, 2015 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. However the first option that appears is seat selection.
Best ways to use american express membership rewards points. I am travelling alone and dont want to pay extra to book a seat but when i click continue. How to book avios flights on aer lingus aer lingus is a sister company to british airways since it was bought by iag, bas parent company, a few years ago. Its actually rather annoying because connecting to aer lingus can feel almost like you booked a connecting flight on a lcc at times. The great news is that you can use chase ultimate rewards, american express membership rewards and citi thankyou points to book aer. To do so, youll need to head to, navigate to the tab that says book or upgrade travel and click on the explore upgrades link. Several people have reported they have been able to select seats on aerclub. It used to be the case that aer lingus seats could only be booked with avios via a telephone call to british airways executive club, with no way of checking availability online. Like its partner, british airways, aer lingus is accepting points instantly at a onetoone ratio. They also have reasonable award prices for flying to ireland. American express is offering a 40% transfer bonus to british airways, aer lingus, and iberia frequent flyer programs. Ill refrain from covering the british airways avios because the ba executive club program has been covered. Aug 07, 2019 aer lingus a321 has a total of 16 staggered business class seats, spread across five rows. The great news is that you can use chase ultimate rewards, american express membership rewards and citi thankyou points to book aer lingus because of all the transfer partnerships.
We have a choice of aer lingus or united for our flights home. In our first trip report you find all you need to know about the. Aer lingus codeshares with other airlines are just a totally different beast than your regular codeshares within joint ventures or alliances. Aer lingus economy class options aer lingus 757 economy class. This changed in december 2016 when aer lingus reward availability was loaded into. Fly from the usa to ireland, britain and europe with us as well as find hotels and more. 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. Following substantial investment, it has an impressive longhaul. Aer lingus aerclub becomes the 17th airline frequent flyer program to which american express. Factor in all the options for booking and transferring and you might also be able to reduce the.
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