![]() ![]() I never made my bed, as I was awake working, but most people slept the majority of the flight. Heck there aren’t PJs or a mattress pad either. There’s no turn down service, or really expensive wine. There is nothing overly fancy about Aer Lingus, but comfort and lay flat seats is what is important to me. The seat was comfortable and the food was good. I found the Aer Lingus flight to be very comfortable. The best part of the seat, other than the 6.5 feet bed, is the built in massage function! The amenity kit does have irish based Voya products, socks, eye mask and ear plugs, and an oral hygiene kit. Nothing else really stands out about the seat, as the controls are very basic. There is also a basket near your feet for shoes. My 15 inch laptop fit in here, along with my passport, phone and other gadgets. With the privacy divider down, there is ample privacy between seats.Įach seat has a small storage bin on the arm rest which is decent size. Also I was not sleeping, so being next to the aisle did not bother me. I had enough space to work and privacy despite where I was sitting. I was in an aisle seat in a middle row consisting of 4 seats total. The best seats are next to the window though with the desk next to the aisle. “A” seats are always single seats and offer the most privacy when traveling alone. The business class configuration is forward facing with 5 or 4 seats across depending on the row. Aer Lingus Business Class seat and Amenities They only woke those who asked before falling asleep. Flight attendants quietly worked their way through the cabin offering afternoon tea to those who were awake. 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 the 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. Also owned by the international airlines group and known for their standoffish flight attendants. If I didn’t know any better, I would assume I was flying a US Carrier or maybe sister airline Iberia. 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 encouraged 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 orders and did a round of drinks and Canapés before dinner service began. The flight attendants are friendly and provide good customer service throughout meal service. Service during the flight was pretty basic, but enjoyable. Pre-arrival meal Lunch Menu wine list Wine list Aer Lingus Business Class Inflight meal A quick check of my boarding pass and passport and I was good to go. 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. Pretty fantastic for a trans Atlantic flight.Īfter Security I had about an hour to waste. Security and customs only took me 5 minutes. Dublin’s preclearance also offers Global Entry Kiosks. This can save an enormous amount 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. Aer Lingus Business Class Boarding and Pre-Flightĭublin offers a pre-clearance facility. ![]()
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