AER LINGUS A330-300 "Business Class", Dublin to Malaga

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Date of Travel: AUGUST 2017
Aircraft: Airbus A330-300
Tail: EI-EAV (Saint Ronan)
Livery: Aer Lingus Shamrock standard
Route: DUB-AGP
Weather on Departure: Broken clouds, winds 10kts
Weather on Arrival: Clear, winds calm
Airborne Time: 2h49
Miles: 1159
Remarks: First time using DUB T2
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The last time I was in Malaga I noticed Aer Lingus' A330 at an adjacent gate, and remembered they flew their long haul birds here in the summer peak season because of huge demand. So of course, I had to try it for myself.
This flight is, strictly speaking, all economy. You can't buy a business class ticket - Aer Lingus only sells business class on its American routes. But for a supplement on top of the fare to Malaga you can sit up front in the terrific business class seats Aer Lingus has. There are two very special seats in business class - like mine! They're solo "throne" seats on the right hand side of the aircraft with table space either side of the seat.
Anyway, this is one of the best value flights you'll find in Europe - three hours on a widebody with a TV and bed. Nice!
Enjoy the report.
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[@Paul_Lucas]

Please read the description and listen to the into before asking “do you have to pay for food in business class?” 😘 I didn’t pay a business class fare. Descriptions are boring to write so please please please read it before commenting!

[@hanmaenen7337]

Wouldn't be that a marvellous idea for the man from Vueling, Mr. Cruz, who now is a CEO of British Airways? LOL!

[@ryanbarnes631]

Hi Paul they always do that in Dublin airport so that they don’t start checking boarding passes at the last minute because they can leave on time

[@neilcoram3495]

Enjoyable report cheers

[@Ben-ph7pv]

how much luck have you had paying the extra to upgrade to business class?

[@ruby____7575]

Paul's Trip Reports I flew aer lingos to America and they food was not great and our bags where lost , I have seen you get more food on a 3 hr flight then we got on a 7 hour one 🤪

[@Mugdorna]

Aer Lingus have one of the highest utilisations of their longhaul fleet. The A330 arrives in fro the US at approx 0430-0500 and operates DUB-AGP-DUB. Gets back to Dublin at approx 1400, just in time to operate a 4pm depatures to the US.

[@pmathews109]

Ok, this is a great reviewer, I love the way he appreciates the little things like the bia box and all the little extras like storage. I fly into Dublin regularly from California, always the direct Aer Lingus flight. There were no silly complaints from the Business seats which often seems to be a feature of these reviews. I will continue to fly Aer Lingus business class because I simply haven’t found anything nearly as good, Thank you Paul.

[@WhiteTiger333]

There's something both whimsical and magical seeing that shamrock out on the wingtip.

[@CanuckJim]

Oh, you sat in MY seat: the one where the jerk just behind can't use his indoor voice and yammers all the way to the destination.

[@jasonekeroth2161]

I hate those clowns.

[@meanboys7688]

OMG that blonde air cabin crew was on my flight and she helped me when i was sick for 9 hours on the plane she was very lovly all the cabin crew were lovely

[@emilykonig8479]

Oh no, what did you have? I had a panic attack on board of Aer Lingus and they helped me so much! The crew was so lovely, and asked me what I wanted to be when I’m older (I was 12 that time) and I said I wanted to be a pilot, so they got me to see the cockpit beides take off

[@skyviewireland8904]

Meal Deal 4, Pringles and Wine? Aer Lingus, the party starts Before you arrive!

[@kirstenrubberducky]

One of my recommendations for visiting Dublin is always the Howth cliff walk. We did it just before Sunset and the views were out of this world!

[@themoodiestsmoothie]

kirsten_ducky I've done that cliff walk so many times that after a while it just starts to get kinda boring

[@kencurran8853]

Howth is a friendly fishing village situated on Dublin's north coast. There are plenty of lovely coffee shops, pubs and restaurants.

[@robbalboni4179]

seemed like an enjoyable flight on this a330-300! you had a lot of room to stretch out and the plane didn't seem to crowded. a nice quiet and relaxing trip. rob

[@Lindapevs]

I heard that fella is still gasing his gums off

[@sollywa]

Seems like a great trip, the only thing to remark about is the loud conversation in the background.

[@briansivley2001]

My mom has been on this airline when she went to Ireland on vacation in the 80s before I was born. And she loves it and the planes.

[@evanomairtin1279]

Aidankiwi Yeah and I was talking to a former Aer Lingus engineer who now works in the Irish Air Corps, and he says their biggest mistake was getting rid of their 737 fleet and moving to an all-airbus fleet, I couldn't agree more with him, he told me that Boeing manufactured aircraft like no other company has ever done

[@jameslandale8822]

Not many people know this, but to reserve one of these seats costs €90. The fare difference between a Saver and Flex ticket is also €90 and the flex ticket means you can reserve one of these seats for free, The Flex ticket also includes Lounge Access, Fast Track Security, Priority Boarding, A Carry-on bag and a checked bag.

[@Simon-ic6wz]

Great report Paul. Love the Shamrock A330 - Lovely business cabin they have.

[@Paul_Lucas]

Simon Cowley Thanks Simon!

[@EricValor]

That looked to be a tremendous hop! That actually looked refreshing which is something I have never said about any flight anywhere.

[@LucasVanderBartlett]

How did you last this flight without telling that guy to shut up? haha.

[@thenotoriousjj00]

Nice.

[@cousinluigi]

The gueoy wheo wuz tawkin’ away with a tick Dooblin inner city accent?

[@ianoreilly8468]

@@cousinluigi that ain't a Dublin accent... it's Cork or Kerry by the sounds of it.

[@johnmc3862]

@@cousinluigi ah heur.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

You are so lucky. I have had nothing but trouble with Aer Lingus. Try canceled flight to Ireland, and canceled return flight to Newark, NJ. Ended up taking United to Ireland, and taking Aer Lingus to Washington, DC, Metro to Amtrak, Amtrak to NYC, and Uber to CT. Planes Trains and Automobiles literally trying to use Aer Lingus. I had the worst experience of any airline. Glad you made it..

[@betrousaltaweel]

Were you compensated?

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

@@betrousaltaweel Under the European rules you are entitled to compensation. So after a lot of documentation and about 6 months, all expenses were compensated (but the Uber) and the compensation of cash guaranteed by the EU. Just took a very long time, but in the end they paid for the round trip flight.

[@tonyberardi3829]

I simply love your airline reviews. They're consice, extremely informative and packed with wonderful suggestions. Your delivery is also very articulate; the best on KZbin. I live in Chicago and want very much to try Finnair Business Class to Helsinki as soon as we get through Covid. Cheers!

[@bethfrazier414]

I always enjoy your tours. Music, food and comments. Thanks for giving us a ‘heads up’.

[@marybarry2230]

Now that's what I call a wonderful flight! Wish I could fly like that more often when I go to Ireland! The Irish breakfast and snacks looked really great! Well done video! Really enjoyed it!😚☘️

[@davidwolf226]

That's a very nice business class seat you had there. As always, a great video, Paul.

[@Paul_Lucas]

+David Wolf Thanks David. 👍🏻

[@TheNatasha66]

Lovely airport! I thought the lounge was really nice and cosy, too👍

[@skiesofireland3429]

Nice! I flew Aer Lingus from Cork to Malaga on a A320 using my AerClub status. Had I flown from Dublin i would have had that luxury!

[@davidhammond8143]

Great tip on this route is to buy a fully flexible ticket. That way you get, the business class seat, lounge, checked bag and airport fast track included.

[@asifsalehproductions6723]

Hi Paul, I have seen your few videos and all of them are awesome, Thank you so much for bringing all this to your viewers.

[@brianutting6296]

Great video! Thank you for sharing and all the best!

[@wendymoore6162]

i love to travel but i am a nervous flyer ,your videos have helped me with this .They are so enjoyable ,thank you Paul.

[@mac916mccann]

Paul, love ALL your travels, can't wait for Sundays thanks Mate

[@GQguy24]

Whose that dude talking soooooooo loud during the takeoff???? Tell him to pipe down!!! 😆

[@jamespadden6415]

@John Brighton Sounds Indian to me. Definitely not an Irish accent.

[@mats7492]

@@jamespadden6415 certainly indian or pakistani

[@pauljohansson7697]

Blah blah blah

[@pauljohansson7697]

@John Brighton 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@reesekilbride136]

Typical Spanish people they’re invading Ireland and they speak so loud even on buses

[@benedictjudegovender2458]

I kinda like this concept on flights of this length to have a an economy class set up and have an small extra fee to sit in "Business Class"

[@TisMeCraigT]

I'm proud to call aer lingus my national airline 😊

[@Zcoop18]

Ahh, I worked in Dublin for 6 months, I miss the white pudding!😍

[@daveroche6522]

Plus Tayto crisps, Galtee (or Tipperary) cheese & Club Lemon.

[@Zcoop18]

@@daveroche6522 yes and PROPER Guinness! 😍🤣

[@daveroche6522]

@@Zcoop18 AND, if you're (of) a certain age (seriously who cares?), Bull Island, Halls Pictorial Weekly (seriously, the 'best of' is on KZbin - check it out) and Jacobs Cream Crackers. Plus the best band ever - Horslips. Makes life on Planet Earth worthwhile....

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

you sat in the exact same seat in the business lounge where I was sitting prior to boarding my Emirates flight to Dubai.

[@randolphclarke4674]

Cuthbert Bracegirdle piss off

[@ardhipkuswara4572]

and your name's also paul

[@uzeirgamazsi721]

brother from another mother

[@matildaxx1945]

Another great video Paul!

[@MrDangerhere]

Another cool video of a great route I would take more often if the departure time wasn't so early! Nice to see my home airport of DUB. Happy you enjoyed a make shift full Irish!

[@Paul_Lucas]

RKF Thanks! Very early start but well worth it.

[@Mike7O7O]

That was nothing like a full Irish as you refer to it. It's an affront to add hash browns to a cooked breakfast. The best cooked breakfast in the world is the Ulster Fry.

[@helenaville5939]

@@Mike7O7O An Irish fry, an English fry, an Ulster fry ..... they each have their own unique local twist. Just enjoy the difference.

[@oliviabullock2148]

Can't wait to go back to Spain in February. Malaga is my local airport in Spain and watching this is quite nice to see the airport I'm so used to again. Also can't complain with the video, great as per usual

[@deanlewis66]

Your neighbours conversation is interesting to say the least

[@francesjones9265]

Love seeing Pauls trips

[@shogun2215]

I love seeing all the Gaelic translations in Dublin Airport, same goes for the Welsh ones in Cardiff Airport, its wonderful.

[@rosemarybleackley208]

Love the sound of the engines on take off.

[@dudtopics159]

Loving catching up with your earlier work

[@Whenitraveltheworld]

Excellent chance to fly the wonderful seat with Aer Lingus. The buy on board breakfast you had looked pretty good, only thing it needed was a base of beans. Nice report as always

[@Paul_Lucas]

+When I Travel The World Cheers. Yes, beans are an essential part of breakfast! So many places leave them out.

[@Whenitraveltheworld]

Haha you need to have some sauce in there to mix it up a bit. Per Alan Partridge : Use the sausage as a breakwater.

[@liesl7617]

When I Travel The World cup of beans with a sausage!

[@Whenitraveltheworld]

ahhahahhah

[@xhavenrunaway]

Irish don't have beans with the Irish breakfast ;)

[@dbn52]

Found me another golf course to see on video. Thanks for another great video.

[@Paul_Lucas]

+dbn52 Thanks!

[@shawnakatrendyorca5506]

Looking like a proper Gent there cheers well done as always

[@dubtinao]

ive never been on a plane budget as a child now little fear but watching this made me better,) business class bring me with you next time plz :) make my dream come true

[@brkitdwn]

We love to hear those engines.

[@rezaalan3991]

Amazing trip. I think Airbus A330-300 and A380 is very quiet when it takeoff

[@polanco187]

Paul, thanks for speeding up the taxi. I hate spending 10 or 15 minutes watching taxi. Nice takeoff and good visuals of Dublin area.

[@MH_1-9-9-6]

Nice TR , would like to try this flight myself one day

[@MallorcaPlaneSpotting]

Good airline, good aircraft, good video mate

[@philipduffer2669]

Thanks for sharing another great video.

[@andreabryant2738]

You had Big bang theory on your tv!! I love that show!!

[@lukerodda9419]

Great video going with Ryanair from Gatwick to Cork

[@brianmcallister114]

Didn't know about the Aer Lingus business class option on their Dublin to Malaga flight until I saw your video. I subsequently immediately called A.L. in New York and upgraded my seat for a Dublin-Malaga return trip I had planned for October '18. So glad I did. Unfortunately, I only got to enjoy the business section on the outbound flight. On the return trip to Dublin, for some reason the A330-300 was replaced by a smaller aircraft and I was put back in regular economy. Thanks for the travel tips and for your honest evaluations.

[@matteosander5400]

I really enjoy your vids

[@Aran2323]

Pringles and wine, my favorite!

[@fairflyer]

Class report. Love Aerlingus. Flying this route in March & August. Would love to get bumped up to the front!

[@RailsandSky]

You sat in the same seat in the DAA Business lounge at Dublin as I did in 2016 when I flew to Dubai on route to Sydney. So coincidental!

[@JelmersAviation]

Awesome video mate!

[@planesense7390]

Good review! That guy was so annoying! did he swallow a microphone or something? I would have told him to stuff it

[@jeffdhedouville5852]

I enjoyed your report. I thought the breakfast looked good.

[@831_aero_guru2]

Great report!

[@jeremypearson6852]

I’m glad you decided to add more dialogue in your later videos, even though the camera never lies it’s nice to hear your voice. If the breakfast was only 10 euros I’m surprised it wasn’t included in the fare.

[@TheJohnviel]

always fly aer lingus, fantastic staff Good food as well

[@kareng3847]

That was a relaxing flight and I was just watching it LOL. Have a lot of Irish in me hopefully one day I can visit Ireland

[@zakcostello7976]

Great video

[@bbtravelvideos]

Nice report Paul! What a great way to try Aer Lingus’ business class out. Indeed one of the best value flights in Europe! Have tried their Irish Breakfast before as well and agree that it tastes great! Regards, Brendan

[@leavesleaves4061]

I and my mom love the music which is in the beginning of the video.

[@ivangoubarevpascual4301]

Why is the man speaking in the background during the whole takeoff so annoying?

[@Dweller415]

ivan gouba There’s one on almost every flight.

[@colliewollie1471]

T2 looks great. Lounge looks dreadful! Seat looks amazing. Thanks for the review.

[@gdparry2727]

Good idea with the presentation box for the food

[@dawn-ho6hi]

I enjoy watching Wing it with Paul because his excellent tips for traveling .And now I know to travel Business Class instead of Economy. Also he made laugh when people all way close the shade while using the bathroom when you are 32,000 ft .

[@nicholas3071]

Congrats on 100k!

[@johnmc3862]

Good man Paul!

[@syedahmed8015]

Best wishes from Dhaka Bangladesh ❤️👍🇧🇩

[@freebeacher]

I like the BIA box!

[@geraldinemccarron5053]

Great video Paul 👍☘️🇮🇪 from Ireland

[@marcoimstepf6262]

Again another great video. Hope the premium for business class was low as no food seems to be included. Safe trips 😀

[@Paul_Lucas]

+Marco Imstepf Thanks! The premium is really just a seat selection fee (I think about £50) as technically the whole flight is economy class.

[@Paul_Lucas]

+Simply Travelling HD / 4K Thanks! I really want to try EI long haul at some point.

[@jasminlagman9712]

I subscribed! Nice trip report btw

[@PlanesTrainsFan]

How much was the supplement on top to sit in the business class seat and where did you pay for it on the aer lingus site or at the airport

[@OEPNVInternational]

Great footage as always Paul! The staff at the Dublin lounge wasn't really into customer service.. but the lounge itself looks nice! I remember that we sended a few chats via Snapchat on this day! :)

[@46kevs]

I don't think she was happy to be up at that hour of the morning!!

[@firefly-fu3ce]

OEPNVInternational agreed I'm Irish and I'm very surprised. The customer service was awful.

[@stellarossaCPCU]

That breakfast looked awesome!

[@willcthestormchaser6493]

It looked like soup kitchen SHIT that they charged for.

[@rolandhempel1908]

great video!

[@Paul_Lucas]

roland hempel Thanks!

[@shawnakatrendyorca5506]

Top of the morning to you Paul

[@planespottingireland]

Aerlingus crew are really nice 😊

[@nmejias370]

Awesome bro

[@charlesbower8387]

Can't pass up breakfast!😉 Great as usual!

[@Paul_Lucas]

+Charles Bower Thanks Charles!

[@fionnpower2938]

That route flys over my home

[@aidanherbel7436]

The big bang

[@BlaegeFlannel]

That queue on the jetbridge happened to me

[@brianmcallister114]

Took this 7:00 am Dublin to Malaga flight in October '18 and should have thanked you earlier for telling me about the "Business Class" option. Got right on to Aer Lingus (New York) and bumped up my tickets. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Flight to Malaga was great but unfortunately the A330-300 got replaced by a smaller plane on the return leg and I lost my "business" seat and even my seat selection. Took a while to get the extra dollars back from Aer Lingus but it turned out OK in the end. But thanks for the tip for my flight to Spain.

[@frankeeirish04]

Going to Malaga, not bad!!!

[@ryanshn]

Im going to Liverpool from Cork and it will be the first time I fly with aer lingus

[@soph1056]

OMG that was the day when I was going back from holidays and I was going by aer lingus

[@sammyryan8161]

Great video as always. Have you ever thought about doing Volotea boeing 717

[@Paul_Lucas]

Sammy Ryan Maybe one day!

[@saraht-ds1ml]

Great video Paul. Take me with you ?,,, the breakie wasn't great though! ! Really enjoyed the video the music and was really entertaining

[@lisamchugh1647]

I didn’t know you could go business class this route woo hoo

[@ricardosam8050]

Awesome

[@belltopcone]

great vid Paul, really enjoyed this one, shame the Pilot wouldn't pipe down yakkity yakkiy yak..Lol

[@PlanesTrainsFan]

How much extra did you have to pay to sit in business class I am thing off doing this route in summer