Meanwhile ryanair is the granddaddy of ultralow cost carriers and offers tons of flights all across europe at rock bottom prices. 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. Aer lingus business class, dublin to seattle travel. 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.
I have often written on the blog about the good value avios redemptions you can get on aer lingus flights in business class. Aer lingus frequent flyer program is called the gold circle club. Their website will not let me prebook seats, change my son to an adult and preorder kids meals because we booked our flights through british airways and. Aer lingus aerclub how to get aer lingus on the phone anyone have a way to actually get in touch with them. Jul 21, 2019 aer lingus is a hybrid carrier offering a low budget experience within europe but offers a premium experience across the atlantic. Aer lingus premium economy class aerspace is available on select flights from 1st september 2019 and provides passengers with more space and comfort. The airbus a320 eidek operating this route has 174 economy class seats but the. Have tried to select my seat on multiple times no luck so far. Aer lingus flights useful information for flying with aer. At the time of checkin, you will be allocated the seat but in case you have the preference of the seat selection in the aircraft, then it is recommended to prebook your seat in advance for the journey.
I have received an email saying i should prebook my seats at a fee to guarantee we get to sit together. If you select a seat before this you are charged a small fee to do so and you will still need to check in either online or at the airport once you hit this 30hr window. No change fees on bookings made for travel in march, april or may 2020. Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here. The economy cabin featured six seats per row in a 33 layout and was finished with a smart blue and charcoal color scheme, with the airlines shamrock logo on the headrests.
Online check in for group bookings, and bookings made via the aer lingus call centre or a. However the first option that appears is seat selection. Members can earn and spend frequent flyer points on aer lingus and partner member flights and on a. Please do not input personal information such as booking reference, address or payment details. Whether you are seeking aer lingus business class flights, want the luxury of first class or a simply flying economy. Page 2 normally we tend to stick to ra for holidaysflights but this summer we are flying al. You can prebook during your flight booking, login to manage my trip or when you checkin for your flight. Get your journey off to the smoothest of starts by prebooking your parking in. From 23 may it will cost 10 to prebook a seat in the first five rows, an exit seat will cost 15, and all. Our economy class seats on all airbus aircraft have a.
Find out about our travel extras that can be booked in advance of your flight. You can pre book during your flight booking, login to manage my trip or when you checkin for your flight. Check in opens 30 hours before your flight time at which point you can choose your seat for free. Seat fees apply until 30 hours before your scheduled departure time.
This changed in december 2016 when aer lingus reward availability was loaded into. If i wait for 30hrs check in do you think good chance of selecting seats together. How to book aer lingus flights with british airways avios. Not only do they offer one of the cheapest fights to europe 12,500 miles, but they also dont tack on the astronomical fuel surcharges that ba does. The travel website assessed their 36 most bookedairlines on criteria including priority boarding, inflight tv, childfriendly meals and the accommodation of pushchairs and car seats. Economy seat pitch on aer lingus flights averages around 31, which is slightly larger than. Mar 17, 2017 ever since the new aer lingus businessclass product was announced last year, weve been looking forward to testing it out. Orbitz had preselected our seats, so i just called aer lingus this morning to change them, no problem. Hi i have booked uk ireland return flights with aer lingus for my family. A consumer survey has found 96% of aer lingus customers sit next to their companion on flights without having to pay extra to reserve seats, suggesting the additional cost is almost always unnecessary. I still have some anxiety about booking with orbitz for such a big trip but so far so good. In the event of a voluntary itinerary change the prepurchased meal and upgrade. This time the journey continued on to toronto yyz in. Does anyone know if seats are assigned at the time of purchase or if you have to call for a later date.
Aer lingus airline meals information for european and long. Aer lingus inflight meals on shorthaul european sectors can be purchased from the bia menu. Aer lingus reservation office in cape town, south africa 1 2 feb, 2017 in aer lingus tagged baggage allowance cape town south africa by editork aer lingus airlines was established in 15 april 1936, commenced operations in 27 may 1936. 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 is, by far, one of the best airlines to book with british airways avios. Members can earn and spend frequent flyer points on aer lingus and partner member flights and on a range of services. 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. Ive no issue going on 30 hours in advance so will do that. Aer lingus are the flag carrying airline of ireland, and the countrys second biggest airline after ryanair. I would never ever expect anyone to move for me who has prepaid their seat, just want to clarify that. 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. And once you confirm your booking within that 24 hours, the price lock fee is taken off your trip total. Although it was founded by the irish government, its now owned by the international airline group iag which also owns vueling, british airways and iberia.
Our experts rate ryanair, aer lingus, wow and norwegian. If you phone aer lingus the reservations number i think they should book your seats for you. Passengers can choose from standard seating, choice seats, exit seats, or premium seats. We pre allocate all our seats in advance, but if you have a strong preference, want to sit with friends or just really love waggling your legs about in an exit row, we recommend booking your seat in advance. To change your seats, click the change seats button on the seating page. 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.
From the 4th april, until the 22nd may, when buying tickets online. Its an absolute joke you have to pay for a seat when youve alresdy paid for the flaming seat as in booked a flight. Aer lingus features 168 economy seats and 16 business class seats on board its a321neo. Apr 03, 2007 in a bid to increase ancillary revenues aer lingus has introduced the option of pre booked seating on its short haul flights. Now, thanks to holidays with aer lingus, you can book your entire holiday in one place including flights, transfers and accommodation. Guests may select seats in advance while booking online or up to 30 hours. In addition, aer lingus airlines also offers longhaul flights from the united kingdom to destinations in the middle east, southeast asia and australia. Direct booking fee paid via the guest services centre or at the airport. Inseat power points are located under the seat cushion on all aircraft between every two seats. Aer lingus is introducing a new charge to prebook seats on shorthaul flights. Aer lingus now offer 4 choices of flight seats when travelling in europe. Join me on my aer lingus flight from berlin tegel airport to dublin, ireland in economy class.
How much are pre booked flight seats on charter and low cost. At the time of checkin, you will be allocated the seat but in case you have the preference of the seat selection in the aircraft, then it is recommended to pre book your seat in advance for the journey. Aer lingus best at seating companions together ireland. Aer lingus seat pitch measurements will vary depending on aircraft type.
Please note that we have waived our change fees on all flights booked with us for travel in march, april or may regardless of fare. To book it on ba would have cost the same avios but. If youre looking for information on bags or seats, please see our travel essentials. When you go to check in, be it online or at the airport, theyll assign you a seat automatically and at that point you should be able to select one for free, if youre not happy with what youve got however, the choice will obviously narrowed somewhat.
Mar 31, 2019 how to book avios reward seats on aer lingus. Family first gives children aged between two and eleven half price checked bags and seat selection within europe. Nov 01, 2014 inseat power points are located under the seat cushion on all aircraft between every two seats. If i plan to check in at the airport, how much time should i allot.
Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lieflat business class seats and are 22 inches wide. On aer lingus transatlantic flights we provide a delicious complimentary meal or you can choose from a selection of tempting preorder meal options. I am flying to ireland in 2 weeks with aerlingus and have been trying to check in for the last week. You can buy items such as the chicken and stuffing sandwich, raspberry muffin, fresh fruit salad, a cheese board, and many other sandwich combinations. Review the trip information and pay using the credit card or debit card to make a reservation through the aer lingus website. Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there.
Seat pitch is defined as the space between a point on one seat and the same point on the seat in front of it. At time of writing, i have yet to fly ryanair, but was fortunate enough to book a. Aer lingus business class is one of the biggest sweet spots for using points and miles, especially from the east coast of the u. 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. Just got a response from aer lingus, for those interested.
Join me on my first aer lingus flight from berlin tegel airport to dublin, ireland in economy class. Apr 02, 2007 aer lingus is introducing a new charge to prebook seats on shorthaul flights. Children up to 2 years old 24 months, are not required to have their own seat. When i booked with them for our last trip to orlando, our youngest was still classed as an infant and we wanted bulkhead seats, which cant be booked online so i just phoned them and they booked them for. Ive always pre booked on ra but the flights were cheap and seats cheap. I am travelling alone and dont want to pay extra to book a seat but when i click continue. Find out more about your seat options and prebook online by clicking the link below.
When i booked with them for our last trip to orlando, our youngest was still classed as an infant and we wanted bulkhead seats, which cant be booked online so i just phoned them and they booked them for us no problem. The only circumstances i would prebook seats would be emergency exit seats and only then i would do it if it was a long flight. Sit down, relax and enjoy your journey in the comfortable seats of aer lingus economy class. Travelling with children and individuals with autism. 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. Hi laura, were experiencing some issues with our website currently. Aer lingus assigns passengers a seat at checkin, but the carrier does offer the ability to prebook if you prefer a certain seat on the plane. Aer lingus reservation office in cape town, south africa. Necessary to prebook seats with aer lingus air travel forum. You can choose your seat when booking your flight, or later in the manage trip section. In a bid to increase ancillary revenues aer lingus has introduced the option of prebooked seating on its short haul flights.
Please note that we have waived our change fees on all flights booked with us for travel in march, april or may regardless of fare type. So we went with random seat selection because the seats were filling up fast. 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. Find out more about your seat options and prebook online by clicking the. Pre booking seats means you can get your preference between aisle or window. The ability to reserve your seat number in advance varies by airline, and in some cases charges may apply. Aer lingus airline is proud to introduce economy with a class. Find out more about your seat options and pre book online by clicking the link below. On aer lingus transatlantic flights we provide a delicious complimentary meal or you can choose from a selection of tempting pre order meal options. You can use british airways avios to book travel on aer lingus, though youll need to call them to actually book the ticket. Prebooking seats means you can get your preference between aisle or window.
Definitive guide to aer lingus direct routes from the u. Trip report aer lingus economy class berlin txl to. How to get aer lingus on the phone flyertalk forums. This time the journey continued on to toronto yyz in canada aboard an aer lingus a330. We have a great range of holidays to destinations across europe and worldwide. Most airlines have a limited number of seats available for advance seating.
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