The airline was founded in 1936 by the irish government but has since been privatized with headquarters at dublin airport. Aer lingus long haul flight questions ireland forum. Review of aer lingus flight from dublin to new york in economy. Aer lingus offers shorthaul flights to popular destinations around ireland. Aer lingus longhaul fleet, comprising seven airbus a330 aircraft, have been fitted with. The owner of british airways, aer lingus, iberia, and spanish lowcost carrier vueling said yesterday that it has converted a purchase option on 15 airbus a320 neo shorthaul planes. Aer lingus has signed a letter of intent with livetv, a wholly owned subsidiary of jetblue airways aer linguss owcost us partner. The carrier will complete renovating its long haul business class cabin by the end of march 2015, the quick turn around helped by the smaller and more nimble long haul fleet that aer lingus flies. Aer lingus are believed to be in discussions with airbus and boeing to replace their older. Sep 17, 2003 aer lingus also talked to boeing before reaching a deal to buy the airbus a320s. Iag confirms inflight wifi for most shorthaul british. Either they are too short handed or its just a coincidence for my only trip on aer lingus.
Irish airline aer lingus is to roll out high speed inflight wifi for passengers across its short haul flights from late 2017. Aer lingus long haul flight questions ireland message board. Ryanair said, aer lingus, as a small, standalone, regional airline has been marginalised and bypassed as most other eu flag carriers consolidate. What is there to see and do when driving between dublin and galway. On shorthaul flights, premier class was essentially just a blocked middle seat and curtain divider partition between business and economy class. Reserving a standard seat is free of charge, however if one closer to the front of the aircraft or one with extra legroom is required, an additional charge of between 5 and 25 euro is added for short haul flights or between 20 and 40 euro for long haul. The power outlet are as am aware in the business cabins only. Aer lingus looks set to operate shorthaul services on behalf of another carrier next year, according to a report by the daily business post, the online arm of the sunday business post as. Aer lingus will offer the service on its short haul fleet, including airbus a320 family aircraft types. I booked a flight in late january, 2020, well aware of the growing concern about the coronavirus.
Over time you may have the opportunity to move onto our ever expanding a330 longhaul fleet, and ultimately get the opportunity to apply for pilot in command roles. Aer lingus long haul flight questions ireland message. The aer lingus fleet is now solely populated by airbus planes, and indeed almost shows a catalogue of how the manufacturer would like airlines to use its planes, with lots of short haul routes having the 320 type, and 330s on long haul transatlantic. According to iag, it will provide a broadband network and is fast enough to allow. There was only a trickle of passengers with the first boarding group. People are so connected today that inflight wifi is almost expected. Initially you will be operating a320321 aircraft on our shorthaul network on our fixed pattern roster. Aer lingus pilots also have the opportunity, after a number of years, to operate on our long haul network, initially flying as a first officer on the airbus a330 and with experience, as captain. While the seating is standard regular economy seats in a sixacross row yet only selling the window and aisle seats, plus lounge.
With wifi and our mobile network on board all aer lingus a330 aircraft, you can keep in touch with friends and family, work, text or browse all from the comfort. Settle back into your comfortable seat and get ready to enjoy your flight with aer lingus. Aer lingus economy transatlantic flight air travel forum. Aer lingus reveals its new longhaul business class seats skift. Aer lingus fleet long haul fleet short haul fleet aircraft original date deferred date a320 oct10 apr11 a320 nov10 may11 a330 2010 q3 20 q1 2014.
Initially you will be operating a320321 aircraft on our short haul network on our fixed pattern roster. Aer lingus is the airline flag carrier of the republic of ireland and the countrys second largest airline in the country. Batteries can short circuit and catch fire if they are carried loose in your bag. All transatlantic flights with aer lingus airbus 330 are now wifi enabled i believe, though think they are having teething problems so i dont think its been switched on flights yet until juneish, prices are 19. Iag said it signed a deal with satellite company inmarsat to be the launch customer for a service which will offer a 4g broadband network. London, nov 2 reuters british airwaysowner iag said it would start to provide wifi across its airlines shorthaul fleets from 2017, following similar moves from rival airlines as passengers increasingly demand to stay connected in the air. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at aer lingus. Aer lingus to roll out high speed inflight wifi across. Aer lingus is not part of preclearance at shannon or dublin. Flightnetwork offers you the ability to book your flights with price drop protection, for free.
Aer lingus also talked to boeing before reaching a deal to buy the airbus a320s. 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. We had to get an escalator up to walk a short distance,where i saw i would be. Seating can be selected online via the aer lingus website. The move follows a similar announcement for longhaul flights in may 2016 here, which will be implement on 118 british airways, 4 aer lingus boeing 757 and up to 15. However, sources tell runway girl network that livetv expects to make more announcements about european airline commitments for kaband connectivity very soon.
October is a great time to visit my favorite, staff with aer lingus i think are the best and pillows are offered, adequate and free, but to make sure that your flight is as quiet as possible call and try to get your seating arrangement in front of the wings this reduces the sound of the. Following is a list of destinations aer lingus and its franchise aer lingus regional. Aer lingus will soon provide customers on its european network with incabin internet access. Aer lingus wifi and power in economy on long haul flights. It has 11 airbus a330s inservice, including 7 airbus a330300s and 4 airbus a330200s. It takes a short bit of time but delays check in for everyone waiting in line. Im not sure if i will choose this airline but would love to go visit beautiful ireland for a vacation. Aer lingus top 10 oneway city pairs by weekly seats from dublin aer lingus top 10. Its head office is located on dublin airport in dublin, ireland. It has 34 airbus a320s inservice, as well as 3 airbus a321ceos. Aer lingus looks set to start providing wifi across its shorthaul fleets from 2017 iag, which owns the brand, made the decision following. Airlines parent iag to rollout 4g services next year, with goal of 90% of fleet by 2019. Oct 07, 20 wifi access and mobile services today arrived on aer lingus transatlantic flights using a330 aircraft.
Ba, iberia and aer lingus adding wifi to short flights. How much bandwidth is available, whats the speed for data transfer. And while ba recently announced that it will begin charging for food on shorthaul flights, at least youll be able to get online probably at a cost. Aer lingus to launch incabin highspeed wifi in 20 ittn.
Aer lingus inflight wifi easily connects ipass users ipass. Nov 09, 2016 and while ba recently announced that it will begin charging for food on shorthaul flights, at least youll be able to get online probably at a cost. It was founded in 1936 by the irish government and was privatized between 2006 and 2015. Aer lingus already operates an allairbus fleet consisting of 30 shorthaul aircraft 24 a320s and 6 a321s and eight longhaul a330s. 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, the parent company of british airways. It will bring aer lingus s short haul fleet to a total of 27 airbus aircraft, including six existing a321s and four a320s.
You can avail of complimentary wifi and mobile network in business class on all our aer lingus a330 aircraft. It will bring aer linguss shorthaul fleet to a total of 27 airbus aircraft, including six existing a321s and four a320s. The new services, provided by panasonic avionics corporation, aeromobile and deutsche telekom, are available to customers travelling on the airlines aer lingus longhaul fleet. While refusing to disclose financial terms, corporate affairs director dan loughrey told reuters. Over time you may have the opportunity to move onto our ever expanding a330 long haul fleet, and ultimately get the opportunity to apply for pilot in command roles. Aer lingus set to announce shorthaul tieup business. Aer lingus launches notbusinessclass european business. Im a us citizen flying from dublin to the us on aer lingus tomorrow. Aer lingus is planning to reintroduce business class services on its busiest short haul routes in europe next year, having removed premier business class in 2002. We bought useless travel insurance from allianz, and aer lingus. Also read there are power points on some planes in economy. At boarding, i was greeted by smiling flight attendants, which seemed to be a theme for the crew on my aer lingus flights. Get aer lingus rental benefits with avis car rental avis.
Aer lingus group plc aer lingus, an irish lowcost, lowfares airline, providing both short and long haul passenger and cargo transportation services, today announced its results for the year ended 31 december 2006. Aer lingus has launched wifi and mobile phone services on transatlantic and dublinmalaga flights. Airlines reach for wifi in the sky financial times. Nov 02, 2016 aer lingus looks set to start providing wifi across its shorthaul fleets from 2017 iag, which owns the brand, made the decision following similar moves from rival airlines as passengers. Aircraft operated by british airways, iberia, vueling and aer lingus will be outfitted with inmarsat wifi. The two airlines would operate separately and ryanair claimed that it would double the aer lingus short haul fleet from 33 to 66 and create 1,000 new jobs. The first shorthaul aircraft equipped with wifi connectivity a british airways a321 will be in service next summer. Aer lingus to provide wifi on shorthaul flights the irish times. If the price of your aer lingus itinerary drops after you book, well credit you the difference. Ongoing training is a huge part of the life of aer lingus pilots, whatever their level. Satellite deal moves aer lingus close to a320 wifi runway. A significant driving factor in the evolution of the inflight connectivity.
Renter must meet avis age, driver and credit requirements. Both iag parent of british airways, iberia, vueling and aer lingus and. Have read that aer lingus is adding wifi to these runs. Aer lingus fleet long haul fleet short haul fleet aircraft original date deferred date a320 oct10 apr11 a320 nov10 may11 a330 2010 q3 20 q1 2014 a330 2011 q3 20 q1 2014 a330 2011 q3 20 q1 2014 a350 2014 2015 a350 2014 2015 a350 2014 2015 a350 2014 2015 delivery source. The international airlines group and satellite isp inmarsat have announced that inflight wifi will be introduced to 341 shorthaul aircraft, including 2 british airways, 125 vueling, 45 iberia and 39 aer lingus aircraft apparently the first shorthaul aircraft to be equipped with wifi connectivity a british airways a321 will be in service next summer 2017. Api request from aer lingus ireland forum tripadvisor. However every passenger has their own tv with on demand movies etc so youll. Aer lingus to provide wifi on short haul flights in 2017. Chauffeur drive, van rentals, travel industry staff rates including iberia and avis employee programmes, replacementinsurance rates, selected association programmes, net rate programmes and rentals booked with online travel agents with the exception of aerlingus. Ryanair, europes largest lowcost airline, does not plan to offer the. For more airline passengers than ever around the world the answer is yes. Jun 09, 2007 aer lingus already operates an allairbus fleet consisting of 30 short haul aircraft 24 a320s and 6 a321s and eight long haul a330s, and had made the purchase of new long haul airliners a top.
Wifi is activated at 10,000 feet or around 20 minutes after takeoff. An agreement between the international airlines group iag and satellite communication service inmarsat means that a 4g broadband service will. Donegal arrive in donegal in 1 hour and 5 minutes on any of the 56 flights per month from dublin. British airwaysowner iag to provide wifi on shorthaul. Aer lingus, iberia and vueling aircraft will follow later in 2017. The irish airports have had what is called preinspection, which covers passport control only you still had to go through customs and agriculture normally passengers would see this as one stop although there are two processes going on.
Aer lingus will offer the service on its shorthaul fleet, including airbus a320 family aircraft types. Wifi and mobile services arrive on aer lingus longhaul. Review of aer lingus flight from manchester to dublin in. Aer lingus is returning to the premium market on select european flights with a new aer space shorthaul product, but the irish carriers new premium middleseatfree eurobusiness isnt a full business class. As a result, united airlines offers wireless internet on 85 per cent of its. An agreement between the international airlines group iag and satellite communication service inmarsat means that a 4g broadband service will be available for four airlines. Fly from the usa to ireland, britain and europe with us as well as find hotels and more. Wifi access and mobile services today arrived on aer lingus transatlantic flights using a330 aircraft. My husband and i are considering an aer lingus transatlantic flight from the u. The aer lingus fleet is now solely populated by airbus planes, and indeed almost shows a catalogue of how the manufacturer would like airlines to use its planes, with lots of short haul routes having the 320 type, and 330s on longhaul transatlantic.
Aer lingus reveals its new longhaul business class seats. Aer lingus is the flag carrier airline of ireland that serves the following destinations as of april 2020 the airline currently operates scheduled and limited charter flights tofrom a total of 93 airports, across 24 countries in europe, north america, the canary islands, and the asian portion of turkey. Aside from some color changes, the seat is nearly identical. Aer lingus launches notbusinessclass european business class. Satellite deal moves aer lingus close to a320 wifi. Aer lingus divers ald was founded in 1981 as the aer lingusaer rianta sub aqua club, with members coming from aer lingus and aer rianta. The new service will be available on aer lingus shorthaul fleet, including airbus a319a320 and a321, from mid20. Aer lingus buys twelve new longhaul airbus jets wikinews.
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