Aer Lingus Reviews

mrsnicola · 13 Oct 19, 12:22 PM

Hi
After Thomas cook folding we have no flights to New York in April. Virgin are wanting over 3k in economy 😱 Aer lingus prices are ok but are indirect which I can live with as it�s a short layover. Has anyone used aer lingus or should I avoid? Thanks xx

mrsjacksparrow · 13 Oct 19, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by mrsnicola

Hi
After Thomas cook folding we have no flights to New York in April. Virgin are wanting over 3k in economy 😱 Aer lingus prices are ok but are indirect which I can live with as it�s a short layover. Has anyone used aer lingus or should I avoid? Thanks xx

Hi

I flew to JFK with them last January. I was pleased overall. Really good service, comfortable seats, in fact on the way back the plane wasn't full so we ended up with 3 x rows of 3 to ourselves and had a great sleep!

Clearing immigration in Dublin is also a plus as it saves time when you get to the states.

You've got nothing to worry about, seriously!

mrsnicola · 13 Oct 19, 03:29 PM

Hi

Thanks that's helped I only have flown to the US with virgin or Thomas cook so I am not sure how this airline compares.
Anyone else flown with them?

rasmus · 13 Oct 19, 03:34 PM

Flew with then in January to Orlando. No problems at all-will use them again if the price is good

Joshie1 · 13 Oct 19, 03:36 PM

We use Aer Lingus all the time as we live in Dublin and they would be our first choice of airline.
We�ve used them for many transatlantic flights not just to Orlando and would be happy to recommend them.

Allan · 13 Oct 19, 04:12 PM

Used them recently to fly to Orlando from Edinburgh via Dublin. They were ok, nothing special, I had a few grumbles but nothing major.
I had a 3 hour connection on the way out and 1h15m on the way back but both transatlantic flights were at least 30 mins early. US pre-clearance in Dublin is a bonus but we ended up waiting 1 hour for our baggage at Orlando, but that wasn't the airlines fault.

Bad Pink Tink · 13 Oct 19, 04:26 PM

Im from Dublin too and for the last number of years Aer Lingus has been my go to airline for both transatlantic and short haul to Europe.

Ireland is one of a few countries which has a special arrangement with USA Homeland s Security to have whats known as Pre Clearance.

This means that transatlantic flights from Ireland have a second security check before you board the plane. In Dublin, you go down to a lower level under the short haul departure gate area. You go through another bag and body scan and then you go to the USA Security check. This is where you get the eye scan and the fingerprint scan and they stamp your passport. You will be asked to identify your luggage on a screen.

Once you have your passport stamped, technically you are in America, even though you are still in Dublin airport.

The pre clearance takes about 40 minutes approx, depending on how many transatlantic flights are departing at that time. They usually open pre clearance for a flight about 2 hours before departure.

There is limited food and drinks and shopping after pre clearance, although you can pay for lounge access.

The main food and shops are before you go down to the main gate area.

When you land in America, you land as a domestic flight and just have to collect your luggage and leave the airport.

tspill · 13 Oct 19, 05:19 PM

AL is out airline of choice. A significant step up from the likes of BA or Virgin.

Redordead · 13 Oct 19, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by mrsnicola

Hi
After Thomas cook folding we have no flights to New York in April. Virgin are wanting over 3k in economy 😱 Aer lingus prices are ok but are indirect which I can live with as it�s a short layover. Has anyone used aer lingus or should I avoid? Thanks xx

We have used them and found it absolutely fine.

Bad Pink Tink · 13 Oct 19, 05:29 PM

I usually book direct in January for a June transatlantic flight to California. There is usually a January sale every year. You should sign up to their mailing list as they regularly have sales throughout the year.

When you book direct, with certain price brackets you can choose your seat when you book.

13 Oct 19, 04:12 PM	#6
	13 Oct 19, 04:12 PM Allan Excited about Disney
Allan Excited about Disney Join Date: Sep 03 Location: Aberdeenshire	Used them recently to fly to Orlando from Edinburgh via Dublin. They were ok, nothing special, I had a few grumbles but nothing major. I had a 3 hour connection on the way out and 1h15m on the way back but both transatlantic flights were at least 30 mins early. US pre-clearance in Dublin is a bonus but we ended up waiting 1 hour for our baggage at Orlando, but that wasn't the airlines fault.

13 Oct 19, 04:26 PM	#7
	13 Oct 19, 04:26 PM Bad Pink Tink Imagineer
Bad Pink Tink Imagineer Join Date: Aug 19	Im from Dublin too and for the last number of years Aer Lingus has been my go to airline for both transatlantic and short haul to Europe. Ireland is one of a few countries which has a special arrangement with USA Homeland s Security to have whats known as Pre Clearance. This means that transatlantic flights from Ireland have a second security check before you board the plane. In Dublin, you go down to a lower level under the short haul departure gate area. You go through another bag and body scan and then you go to the USA Security check. This is where you get the eye scan and the fingerprint scan and they stamp your passport. You will be asked to identify your luggage on a screen. Once you have your passport stamped, technically you are in America, even though you are still in Dublin airport. The pre clearance takes about 40 minutes approx, depending on how many transatlantic flights are departing at that time. They usually open pre clearance for a flight about 2 hours before departure. There is limited food and drinks and shopping after pre clearance, although you can pay for lounge access. The main food and shops are before you go down to the main gate area. When you land in America, you land as a domestic flight and just have to collect your luggage and leave the airport.

13 Oct 19, 05:19 PM	#8
	13 Oct 19, 05:19 PM tspill Imagineer
tspill Imagineer Join Date: Feb 13	AL is out airline of choice. A significant step up from the likes of BA or Virgin.

13 Oct 19, 05:29 PM	#10
	13 Oct 19, 05:29 PM Bad Pink Tink Imagineer
Bad Pink Tink Imagineer Join Date: Aug 19	I usually book direct in January for a June transatlantic flight to California. There is usually a January sale every year. You should sign up to their mailing list as they regularly have sales throughout the year. When you book direct, with certain price brackets you can choose your seat when you book.