The oldest airline and the flag carrier of Ireland, Aer Lingus operates from its hub located in the capital city of Dublin. The Irish carrier also uses Shannon, Belfast-City and Cork as its operating bases. With Aer Lingus, you can fly to destinations across Europe, Middle East, North America and Australasia. The airline generally operates flights to Far Eastern destinations in collaboration with its partner airlines.
In-flight Amenities
If you are flying economy within Europe, you can choose from four types of seats namely Choice, Exit, Standard and Premium. Premium seats are not available on Transatlantic Economy routes. In Transatlantic Business cabins, you will enjoy your journey in a plush 22-inch wide seat that can be transformed into a 6.5ft lie-flat bed. Each Business Class seat comes with USB power outlet and built-in charge point with universal sockets. Aer Lingus' in-flight entertainment system is loaded with latest movies, hours of music and a variety of games. Economy Class travellers can enjoy yummy food and delicious beverages.
Destinations
Aer Lingus operates flights to an array of top travel destinations. A few are:
- London
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
- Berlin
- Paris
- Madrid
- Rome
- Prague
- New York
- Miami
- Vancouver
- Sydney
Flying from the UK
The Irish carrier flies from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast City in the UK.
Baggage
On transatlantic routes, Economy Class flyers can carry 23 kg checked baggage whereas Business Class passengers are entitled to carry three bags collectively weighing not more than 69 kg. When it comes to hand luggage, you can carry 10 kg along with a small personal item which could be a laptop, a baby changing bag or a small handbag.
Other Services & Facilities
Check-in: Use official website or mobile app of Aer Lingus to check-in and get boarding pass even before reaching the airport. If you want to check-in at the airport, use self-service kiosks. 'Evening Before' check-in facility is also available for travellers flying out from Dublin.
Frequent Flyer Program: When you book tickets with Aer Lingus, you have the option to join its rewarding frequent flyer programme, Gold Circle Club. The programme is divided across three tiers - Elite, Prestige and Gold. Members can earn Gold Circle Points while making transactions with Aer Lingus or its partner airlines. You can use the earned points to get reward flights and class upgrades.
Lounges: Aer Lingus Gold Circle Lounge is located at the Terminal 2 of Dublin Airport and features a range of complimentary benefits such as Wi-Fi access, newspapers, snacks and drinks, and magazines. Business Class passengers, Gold Circle Club members and pre-paid lounge pass holders have access to this airport lounge.
