Book cheap edinburgh to dublin with aer lingus flights offers best deals on. The aircrafts main purpose is to efficiently serve longhaul transatlantic routes that are not from primary cities. Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lieflat business class seats and are 22 inches wide. My personal reasons for picking ua are specifically related to being able to select economy plus seats. Popular redemptions include using avios by transferring them between programs or united mileageplus miles. Aer lingus schedules first shorthaul flights with lieflat. Passengers can choose from standard seating, choice seats, exit seats, or premium seats.
Seat width on ua is very slightly wider, and their flights arrive around 7 am while aer lingus. Definitive guide to aer lingus direct routes from the u. I noted that as i was booking, this flight is completely through british airways and as a result aer. Aer lingus seat pitch measurements will vary depending on aircraft type. That could be a good option as part of a paid roundtrip, since oneway paid flights can. Aer lingus new a321lr business class seats confirmed. Some of which are the water of leith a trout stream, arthurs seat an. Aer lingus receives first airbus a321lr the points guy. Can you changepurchase seats through aer lingus web site. 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. United mileageplus, british airways avios, and cathay pacific asia miles are.
Business class award availability should align with the u fare bucket, which you can search on expertflyer, for example. Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there. Benjamin zhangbusiness insider heres a better view of the cabin. Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lieflat business class seats. However, each program may charge different amounts of avios and fees, so always compare. With the primary mission to connect ireland to the world and vice versa, aer lingus operates a convoy of 47 airbus aircraft. Service charges may apply for booking or changing award reservations, depending on ticketing, travel dates and mileageplus status. Vouchers can be used only for aer lingus and aer lingus regional flights. Aer lingus or united cruise air cruise critic community. If i plan to check in at the airport, how much time should i allot. Otherwise you need to call a contact center and request seats.
I am travelling alone and dont want to pay extra to book a seat but when i click continue. Another advantage to using united miles is booking nonstop flights from the west coast to ireland. In july i booked a flight from seattle heathrow stopover and then heathrow dublin on the aer lingus website. Youll be allocated a seat at check in but if youve a preference for where you would like to sit, pre book your seat in advance of your flight. Apr 15, 2015 you can use this trick via the royal jordanian website to find the confirmation number for aer lingus, and then call up aer lingus at 516 6224022 hat tip. Does anyone know how to check the booking class during the aer lingus booking process or on any of the followup. Make us an offer to upgrade your transatlantic economy booking, and you could be travelling in style in our business cabin. Though aer lingus isnt part of an airline alliance, you can earn aerclub avios when flying aer lingus, british airways, and united. The airline further enhanced their connectivity options by partnering up with stobart air, jetblue airways and united airlines. Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here. Seat 14 h is an economy class seat that is designated by aer lingus as a choice seat.
However the first option that appears is seat selection. Jul 28, 2019 aer lingus a321lr is configured with 16 fullylieflat seats in business class and 168 standard economy class seats. Aer lingus avios expire without earning or spending activity in 36 months. Save up to 50% on airport rates by booking your bags before you fly. Travelocity is proud to offer some of the lowest prices on aer lingus oneway and roundtrip flights to many popular destinations in united states of america. United airlines airline tickets, travel deals and flights if youre seeing this message, that means javascript has been disabled on your browser, please enable js. Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk forums.
Despite us travel guidance, aer lingus did not allow changes before i left, and once i was in italy, and things. What check in deadlines apply for aer lingus flights. Fully flat business class to europe for 37,500 miles milevalue. Lap children can only be held by passengers who are at least 15 years of age. Aer lingus offers great business class products to get to ireland. There are a total of 23 business class seats, all of which are designed the same way in a lieflat thompson vantage xlstyle. United airlines mileageplus seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united my girlfriend and i will be returning to usa dublhriah. Find great deals on tickets and receive double points aer lingus frequent flyer. Seat selection using united frequent flyer miles on other airlines. Aug 02, 2014 to book aer lingus flights with british airways avios, find the award space on united. Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk.
If aer lingus changes your flight, we will do everything we can to make sure you and your companions will have the seats you originally selected, or equivalent alternatives of the same type. Can a person make seat selections at time of 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. The individual in front of my seat kept his seat in the incline position. You can book them with british airways, but youll have to find availability on or united.
Aer lingus does not allow travelers to book this seat. Best points and miles for aer lingus business class in 2018. Apr 12, 2020 aer lingus has a comprehensive north american route network, and when flying aer lingus from dublin or shannon to the u. Feb 12, 2021 that said, it is the only avios currency that lets you book aer lingus awards online. Earn mileageplus miles according to the booking class that you purchase on qualifying aer lingus operated flights. You must collect or spend avios to extend, including. Each seat is 21 inches wide with a pitch of 58 inches. Unfortunately, aer lingus charges more taxes and fees than british airways does for the same aer lingus ticket. The adjacent seat is blocked to provide additional personal space. Aer lingus recommends you to still come to the airport 90 minutes before your flight is due to depart to get through security and get to the gate. I was perturbed about paying for business class seats with avios only to see that id maybe been booked in the wrong fare class. Its easy to book aer lingus with united miles, as united. If you voluntarily change your flight, and the seat type which you originally paid is not available, the seat fee is nonrefundable. Now when i go into my booking on the aer lingus site bought directly with aer lingus, i dont see a link to change my seats either free or paid.
Aer lingus airlines was established in 15 april 1936, commenced operations in 27 may 1936. Mar 02, 2018 more recently another staffer tried economy on the same long flight en route to edinburgh because aer lingus was cheaper than any other carrier and sang the praises of the. Fully flat business class to europe for 37,500 miles. The aer lingus airbus a321lr presented here represents one of the most technologically advanced aircraft introduced in 2019. Aer lingus inflight amenities pre book your seat preferences on the aircraft in advance and sit back and relax. By the end of 2019 the airline should have a total of four of these aircraft in its fleet and i expect to see the first aer lingus a321lr scheduled to fly transatlantic from august at the latest. Which is even more expensive than paying for the seat. Aer lingus is the flag carrier airline of ireland and the secondlargest airline in ireland.
Ask for the phone booking fee to be waived since aer lingus is not bookable on. Seat 12 c is an economy class seat that is designated by aer lingus as a choice seat. Booking seats for british air flight booked thru aer. For aer lingus journeys between north america and the u. Dec 21, 2020 as far as the seats go, the a330200 business class seats on aer lingus are significantly smaller. Aer lingus business class seats showing up as economy on united. Aer lingus will operate the a330 with 242 seating, while ua will use the 757 with 33 seating. How to pick seat on aer lingus flight booked with united. Seat 1 c is an economy class bulkhead seat that has limited legroom. 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. In addition to using cash, aer lingus flights can also be booked using points and miles.
Regardless of whether you use aer lingus avios, british airways avios, or iberia avios to book aer lingus flights, these peak dates always apply to aer lingus flights. Seat 12 a is an economy class seat that is designated by aer lingus as a choice seat, but is missing a window. If youre looking for cheap airfare, try our flexible booking calendar to find the best day to fly aer lingus within your schedule. I chose the aer lingus plus fare, which includes such things as advance seat selection, priority boarding, etc. Please note that vouchers can only be redeemed against bookings in the currency of issue.
But i called them and they quickly booked my preferred. You must, however, inform aer lingus that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap and pay 10% of the applicable adult fare plus taxes. Fly from the usa to ireland, britain and europe with us as well as find hotels and more. Aer lingus flights to united states of america from. Jun, 2019 aer lingus 757 business class featuring the same seats we expect to see in the a321lr. The aer lingus a330300s boasts 287 economy class seats organized in a 242 configuration. Gift vouchers are available in eur, gbp and usd in the following denominations. Irish aviation authority, aviation house, hawkins street, dublin 2.
Make a note of those other codes and then head to the aer lingus and swiss sites and use those codes to select your seats. So youve made a booking with cash on the british airways web site and your flight is operated by aer lingus. Vouchers cant be redeemed for bookings that involve flights operated by partner airlines american airlines, jetblue airways or united airlines. Seats must be assigned before the use of advance web check in service, and a seat fee may apply. 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 close proximity to the galley may be bothersome. If you are traveling on a longhaul route departing or arriving outside europe, aer lingus recommends you check in at least three hours and 30 minutes before your flights departure time. Children up to 2 years old 24 months, are not required to have their own seat. Aer lingus launches manchester transatlantic flights one. Seat 1 b is a standard economy class bulkhead seat. Mar 30, 2021 overnight aer lingus seems to have loaded award seats on manchester transatlantic flights. What its like to fly on aer lingus a321lr in business class. Learn about how you can find and choose the best seats in your cabin. I booked a flight with aer lingus using my united miles, and i wasnt actually able to choose seats online.
Aer lingus is the national flag carrier airline of ireland whos founded in 1936 and operates from its base at dublin airport. You can choose your seat when booking your flight, or later in the manage trip section. As covid19 disrupts travel, a few airlines are offering waiving change fee for new bookings. United to chicago and then aer lingus ord to dublin. The fees per weight are calculated based on destination and booking channel online or airport.
The dublin london route is just the first of a number of intraeurope routes on which aer lingus will operate its a321lrs paris, amsterdam, and barcelona have all been mooted as future a321lr destinations and on which business class passengers will be able to enjoy lieflat seating. I decided to book through british airways, since they had the lowest cost due to how i value avios. In addition to plenty of economy award seats, there are one to two business class award seats per flight. Seats must be assigned before the use of advance web checkin service, and a seat fee may apply. Bear in mind that as many people have found, the ticket class you are booked in may only have limited entitlement or none to prebooked seats so there may be a fee. Dec 14, 2015 aer lingus flights from north america to dublin or shannon cost 30,000 miles oneway in economy. Aer lingus is committed to providing quality, reliable and safe service to its customers by maintaining a lowcost base at the same time. Aer lingus a321 business class seats are identical to the seats they have on the.
Aer lingus schedules first shorthaul flights with lie. I went to the aer lingus site to choose my seats after my flight reservation was confirmed by the 3rd party, but a popup appeared stating that because i booked through a 3rd party, i could not choose seats through the aer lingus website. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a pitch range of of 32 inches and a width of 1718 inches. Although aer lingus isnt a member of star alliance, the carrier does partner with united, and you can confirm award availability on united s site. Aero, aer lingus will offer inflight wifi provided by panasonic and all a321lrs will feature seatback entertainment and power outlets in both business and economy class. You tell us how much youre willing to pay, and if your bid is successful, you can savour the aer lingus business class experience on your flight. There are bassinet accommodations in this row, and passengers traveling with infants are often seated here. In general, check in with operating airline, regardless of codeshare. How do you select seats on aer lingus flights booked via british. Once you give them the aer lingus confirmation number, you will be able to pick your seats.
You can checkin and retrieve your boarding pass via your smartphone with the free aer lingus mobile app, available for both ios and android users. Aer lingus will be taking delivery of 14 airbus a321lr aircraft in total and the first is expected to be delivered in june. I am flying to ireland in 2 weeks with aerlingus and have been trying to check in for the last week. I have ff account with united and i want to ensure i am booking flights with aer lingus in the class that qualifies for united miles.
All routes from ireland to the east coast of the u. The irish carrier flies to over 100 destinations including aberdeen, agadir, alicante, athens, baltimore, belfast, berlin, birmingham, chicago, copenhagen, cork, derry, dusseldorf, faro, edinburgh, lyon, madrid, milan, munich, new york, stuttgart, toronto and. Another option besides using miles to get into aer lingus business class is to purchase a paid seat in economy directly from aer lingus then bid for the upgrade. What checkin deadlines apply for aer lingus flights. Aer lingus airline flight reservation on myflightsearch. How to pick your aer lingus seats on an avios booking. To change your seats, click the change seats button on the seating page. I was able to select multiple seat options at additional cost and also had the option of getting access to the aer lingus lounge. Fly qatars dreamliner from doha doh to dublin dub and hop an aer lingus a330 with the newish lieflat business class to new york.
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