What have the Irish been doing over the past few years? Apart from enjoying full employment, they have been receiving an Aer Lingus experience that continues to improve all the time.
Recent additions include mood lighting across the European fleet, which you can see at the top of this post. It certainly adds a pleasant ambiance on board that was lacking previously.
Dublin Airport
Fast-track security at Dublin Airport is always just that and as I had no baggage whatsoever I sailed straight through. With no lounge access either, I had arrived at the airport relatively close to departure.
EI602 – Dublin to Amsterdam (DUB-AMS)
22 May 2019
Airbus A320 – EI-EDP – St. Albert
Seat: Economy 3A
Departure: 06:15 Arrival: 08:55
After showing my mobile boarding pass at the door, I smiled as I noticed the blue mood lighting, which I think looks gorgeous! Naturally I took a picture before everyone boarded and then took my seat.
The Aer Lingus Experience
There is plenty of room for your legs on this version of the Airbus A320 at Aer Lingus. The literature is all at the top of the seat, which adds to the space at knee level.
Step Back In Time
The saying goes that familiarity breeds contempt, but I don’t feel this way. Part of the whole Aer Lingus experience for me is having an Irish breakfast and it’s been the same for a long time. Here’s the proof!
Getting A Little Saucy With Aer Lingus
For years I have craved some goddamned tomato ketchup or tomato sauce with the Irish Breakfast on Aer Lingus. This time I finally remembered to snag some sachets and bring them with me. Hallelujah and praise the lord! The very tasty breakfast has been elevated to new heights with the addition of the sauce!
Overall Thoughts
On this trip I was heading to Amsterdam for a job interview and wanted a relaxing morning experience. Therefore, instead of paying €50 return on Ryanair, I paid €150 for my Aer Lingus flights. I did not want to have Ryanair’s boarding experience and surly cabin crew irritating me before the interview. It is money well spent in my opinion.
Loved the mood lighting, thought the crew were fantastic and happy in their work, plus the food quality is fantastic. That latte is also quite good!
My only quibbles are the box the breakfast comes in. It’s such a waste and I would have had a hard time with it had the seat beside me not been free. I used the middle table to help spread the mess, so I think going back to the boxless version would be better. Of course, tomato sauce would be nice too! Otherwise, full marks all round.
What do you think of this Aer Lingus experience? Have you flown with Aer Lingus before within Europe and what did you think? Thank you for reading and if you have any comments or questions, please leave them below.
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Interesting report, however my own experience and that of many others differs from yours on a number of levels.
On Aer Lingus flights out of Dublin, there are very few breakfasts available, it is not unusual if you are sitting towards the back or middle of the aircraft to be told, “Sorry, there are no more breakfasts available”
If you pre-book a seat, there is no guarantee it will be available for you when you board. This happened to me recently on a TA flight and when I queried it, was told, ” We have it clearly stated on our website that seats cannot be guaranteed. Seat requests are exactly that – requests” … It hardly makes for a good paxex when seats you have chosen are taken away from you and given to other passengers
Having had your chosen seats given to other passengers, the company will not check to see who they are moving to another part of the aircraft, in my case they moved a 4 year old girl and seated her beside a stranger
On routes to Europe (not in the European Union) , it can be difficult to purchase duty free, as only a very small amount is carried for sale, I have experienced this flying to to Switzerland, they are almost all purchased out of Dublin, leaving little or none for Ireland bound passengers
The changes to their Frequent Flyer programme has, and is causing consternation for many
Having said all of the above, I continue to fly Aer Lingus because I like the staff
Just my “tuppence worth”
I do agree with you on some of the above. I deliberately choose seats up the front so I will get my breakfast, because I am aware of the possibility of there not being enough. On my return flight, none of the Mac & Cheese Pies or Guinness Slices were available as they had run out, so the amount of catering probably needs to be addressed.
Interesting experience you had with the transatlantic seating. I generally find that airlines won’t move seating around too much when people have chosen seats. They have every right to do so, but it is not particularly common.
The AerClub is actually pretty decent, I think it’s better than the Gold Circle Club, but I had several issues with that programme and the way it rewarded you, or more the point, didn’t. Thanks for the feedback, good to have another opinion to see. Appreciate it!
Nice review – but did you get the job???
Thanks! It was a first interview, so hopefully I will make it to the final round and bag the role. It’s something I really want so fingers crossed!
Good luck! Hope you’ll be able to continue with this blog if you get it.
Thanks very much – I appreciate it! I expect I should be able to as I manage to write and work now, so I wouldn’t think it would change too much.