Time flew by and before I knew it, we were just over an hour before arrival in Seattle. Although, being up late did mean I was offered Ice Cream by a passing Flight Attendant who saw me awake and working. It also meant I didn’t experience Aer Lingus IFE system at all. This was great because I was able to stay connected with my team and work all day.
Aer Lingus offers WiFi and it’s free for Business class passengers. I was up throughout the entire flight working. If I didn’t know any better, I would assume I was flying a US Carrier.
This is despite walking to the forward galley and not using my call attendant bell. I was drinking Jameson Caskmates, and each time I asked for a refill the Flight Attendants would oblige, but act as though I was bothering them. There are also bottles of water or wine which one can self-serve. If you want anything else to snack on, there is a self-serve bar near the forward bathroom. Flight Attendants retreat to the galley and are not proactive. oven baked cod, braised savory cabbage, and baby potatoes chocolate profiterole gateauxĪfter dinner service was complete, about two hours into the flight, the lights were dimmed and people were encourage to sleep. Jean Pernet Tradition Brut NV & Canapés Burren smokehouse salmon, Toons Bridge mozzarella, roast red pepper with a Beetroot & Feta salad. Finally a sweet dessert or cheese is available. First the appetizer with the salad and bread and then the main dish, alone. There is no pre-ordering of food on Aer Lingus, so options can be limited. After we took off Flight attendants took order and did a round of drinks and Canapés before dinner service began. Service during the flight was pretty basic, but enjoyable. Pre-arrival meal Lunch Menu wine list Wine list Aer Lingus Business Class Inflight meal
When it was time to board, I headed over to the gate area and boarded via the priority boarding line. Aer Lingus main lounge is in terminal 2, before pre-clearance. The lounge is shared by all airlines flying to the USA, so it does get very busy. I purchased some Duty Free Whiskey and then went to the 51st & Green US Pre-Clearance Lounge. Security and customs only took me 5 minutes.Īfter Security I had about an hour to waste. Dublin’s pre clearance also does offer Global Entry Kiosks. This can save an enormous about of time and hassle. This is great because not only do I find agents friendlier in Europe, but when you land in the United States, it is like a domestic flight. Therefore, I was able to clear US Customs and TSA style security before departing for Seattle. Business class is currently only available on the Aer Lingus A330 but will be expanded to their new A321neo fleet.Īer Lingus Business Class Boarding and Pre-Flightĭublin offers a pre-clearance facility. My business flight was on one of Aer Lingus’ new transatlantic routes between Dublin and Seattle. At time of writing, I have yet to fly Ryanair, but was fortunate enough to book a business class ticket on Aer Lingus. Meanwhile Ryanair is the granddaddy of ultra-low cost carriers and offers tons of flights all across Europe at rock bottom prices. Aer Lingus is a hybrid carrier offering a low budget experience within Europe but offers a premium experience across the Atlantic. Dublin airport has two major airline which call Ireland their home, Aer Lingus and Ryanair.