This applies to domestic flights within ireland and flights between ireland and the uk. 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. Is redeeming british airways avios on aer lingus still a. Here is the description from the aer lingus website of their a330 business class high comfort seats the a330 business cabin is furnished with a fully lieflat 6. Aer lingus is a fantastic airline and ireland is a wonderful country to visit. Aer lingus flights became a more interesting option for uk travellers following the establishment of a base at gatwick airport in 2008. At 50,000 avios oneway 36,000 amex membership rewards points, since i transferred them over when there was a 40% bonus, id. Aer lingus say they allow car seats from 636 months but it has to be forward facing and under 17. Jan 29, 2019 aer lingus airlines is the flag carrier airline of ireland that allow the passengers to travel to distant places.
Some seats are far better than others, so be sure to choose carefully. However the first option that appears is seat selection. One item of hand luggage weighing up to 10kg and measuring up to 55cm x 40cm x 24cm. Does anyone know if seats are assigned at the time of purchase or if you have to call for a later date. Necessary to prebook seats with aer lingus air travel forum. 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.
And with a width of 22 inches, youll have plenty of room to stretch out as you dream your way across the atlantic. Has anyone flown aer lingus with a car seat recently. Factor in all the options for booking and transferring and you might also be able to reduce the. Definitive guide to aer lingus direct routes from the u.
Each seat is 21 inches wide with a pitch of 58 inches. Necessary to prebook seats with aer lingus air travel. Fly from ireland to britain, europe and north america including canada with us as well as find hotels and more. 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 lets passengers book empty middle seat and. There will be no ryanair style boarding, they just called family with children to board first, then from 29 to 20 to board and so on. Alternative airlines customers can now prebook aer lingus seats when purchasing their flight. There are a total of 23 business class seats, all of which are designed the same way in a lieflat thompson vantage xlstyle. Only domestic cats, dogs and rabbits will be accepted on aer lingus regional flights. I then called aer lingus and was able to select the seats for both flights. Aer lingus is the national flag carrier airline of ireland whos founded in 1936 and operates from its base at dublin airport. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a pitch range of of 32 inches and a width of 1718 inches. As far as the seats go, the a330200 business class seats on aer lingus are significantly smaller.
You could also call united reservations and ask them for the aer lingus record locater pnr 0. I still have some anxiety about booking with orbitz for such a big trip but so far so good. 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. I never book through a 3rd party website, with that being said our upcoming trip is laxdubcdgfcolax all in about 20 days, looking on orbitz i saw that i could book all legs with aer lingus, and i like to have just one airline i am dealing with plus they were the cheapest without doing a lower budget airline. This version of aer lingus a330300 offers a total of 30 lieflat business seats, arranged in a staggered configuration. Apr 11, 2018 this version of aer lingus a330300 offers a total of 30 lieflat business seats, arranged in a staggered configuration. The airlines offer scheduled services to a number of passengers for travelling to distant destinations. Fly from the usa to ireland, britain and europe with us as well as find hotels and more. Use this locater number to contact aer lingus to obtain seat assignments, assuming aer lingus allows you to book seats in advance.
Cheap aer lingus flights and tickets are also available to many other destinations. My experience redeeming avios for aer lingus business class. The aer lingus airbus a330300 is primarily operated on medium to longhaul routes. Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk. Aer lingus regional flights have a maximum weight allowance of 7kg and smaller maximum dimensions. The seats are fine which means they are equally bad as other airlines. Currently, there is a 30% transfer bonus from chase ultimate rewards to british airways avios that is live now through june 16, 2019. From 23 may it will cost 10 to prebook a seat in the first five rows, an exit seat will cost 15, and all. Mileage earned and elite qualifying miles are based on a percentage of actual flight miles flown. They recline completely should you want to sleep i tried but couldnt.
So maybe youre worried that it will affect your performance, or perhaps you just dont want the hassle of hiring equipment at your destination. Aer lingus was founded on 15 april 1936, with a capital of. Ive flown aer lingus to dublin and amsterdam probably a dozen times. Fly aer lingus to ireland and europe and earn mileage plan miles. You can book award travel on aer lingus through united. Dec 14, 2015 aer lingus flights from north america to dublin or shannon cost 30,000 miles oneway in economy. The new aerspace seat on aer lingus flights aer lingus aer lingus lets passengers book empty middle seat and guaranteed cabin bag space the aerspace concept includes free lounge access and. 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. How to book aer lingus award tickets with british airways. It really up to you, if you want to book the seat ie if you want to seat in the front or seat in the overwing exit for extra legroom.
Just wondering how much of a pain aer lingus are to deal with about car seats in general. Another advantage to using united miles is booking nonstop flights from the west coast to ireland. 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. Aer lingus seat pitch measurements will vary depending on aircraft type. Plus one smaller item with a maximum size of 25cm x 33cm x 20cm. The agent should also not charge you a phone booking fee because you cannot book aer lingus award flights online. You can choose your seat when booking your flight, or later in the manage trip section. So i booked with orbitz, got my confirmation with a reference number for aer lingus, went on the aer lingus website and there my trip was. Aer lingus airline partners mileage plan alaska airlines. My only complaint is that the phldub run is usually in a 757 as opposed to a widebody, so it is a bit more enclosedand the video tends to be older generation tech. May 31, 2019 i then called aer lingus and was able to select the seats for both flights.
For your next aer lingus flight, use this seating chart to get the most comfortable seats, legroom, and recline on. Service charges may apply for booking or changing award reservations, depending on ticketing, travel dates and mileageplus status. The irish carrier flies to over 100 destinations including aberdeen, agadir, alicante, athens. Expedia is your onestop shop when looking for aer lingus reservations. I have received an email saying i should prebook my seats at a fee to guarantee we get to sit together. Apr 02, 2007 aer lingus is introducing a new charge to prebook seats on shorthaul flights. There will be no ryanair style boarding, they just called family with children to board first, then from 29 to. Have tried to select my seat on multiple times no luck so far. I booked a flight in late january, 2020, well aware of the growing concern about the coronavirus. 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 is the flag carrier airline of ireland that allow the passengers to travel to distant places. Aer lingus flights from north america to dublin or shannon cost 30,000 miles oneway in economy.
At the time of booking, you must call aer lingus reservations and a 40 fee per crate, per flight also applies. Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus. Orbitz had preselected our seats, so i just called aer lingus this morning to change them, no problem. United airlines mileageplus seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united my girlfriend and i will be returning to usa dublhriah. Aer lingus is allowing people to book empty middle seat. Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lieflat business class seats and are 22 inches wide. If i plan to check in at the airport, how much time should i allot.
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. We found the aer lingus business class seats to be very comfortable. 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. 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. I flew aer lingus last year and was able to select seats in advance on the web site. Choose from available seats so you have the most comfortable flight possible.
Aer lingus is introducing a new charge to prebook seats on shorthaul flights. Most airlines have a limited number of seats available for advance seating. Aer lingus flights useful information for flying with aer. On aer lingus, all seating is allocated for each passenger. 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. I cant wait to try aer lingus new business class, especially as i managed to reserve one of the throne seats. We have flights booked, 2 adults, 3 kids but dont have seats booked as its adding on an extra 200. Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus prices. At 50,000 avios oneway 36,000 amex membership rewards points, since i transferred them over when there was a 40% bonus, id consider that to be an excellent deal as well. Find out more about your seat options and pre book online by clicking the link below. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a. Apr 03, 2018 aer lingus avios award flights are a pretty good deal if flying from the east coast to ireland.
We bought useless travel insurance from allianz, and aer lingus. My experience redeeming avios for aer lingus business. How to book inexpensive aer lingus award flights to ireland. United obviously follow faa rules so allow rearfacing.
Call aer lingus at 18004747424 or visit an aer lingus customer service agent on your day of departure. Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here. 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. Aer lingus flights useful information for flying with.
This year i made reservations thru ua but the flight is on aer. The airlines fleet consists of 11 airbus a330300, four a330200, 34 airbus a320200, three a321200 and four a321lr. This year i made reservations thru ua but the flight is on aer lingus and selected seats, but thru the ua website. Can you changepurchase seats through aer lingus web site. Book now this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. This a330300 features a two class configuration with 30 flat bed business class seats and 287 standard economy class seats. Hi i have booked uk ireland return flights with aer lingus for my family. The ability to reserve your seat number in advance varies by airline, and in some cases charges may apply. Booking aer lingus with british airways avios travel. Aer lingus or united cruise air cruise critic community.
I am travelling alone and dont want to pay extra to book a seat but when i click continue. Aer lingus avios award flights are a pretty good deal if flying from the east coast to ireland. British airways is a transfer partner of chase, citi, and american express. Are aer lingus good to sit kids with parents if they dont have seats booked. To change your seats, click the change seats button on the seating page. You can travel to ireland, other countries in the united kingdom and beyond with aer lingus. How to pick your aer lingus seats on an avios booking. I know we should book seats but its 20 pp each way. Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there. Seats on aer lingus flight ticketed by united flyertalk forums. Aer lingus economy and business class are excellent and one of the best as the airline remains traditional. 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. We have a choice of aer lingus or united for our flights home. Make an aer lingus booking and find some amazing deals.