AER LINGUS A330 BUSINESS CLASS: Dublin to San Francisco in a Throne Seat

[@LabbRatt]

As an irish person, if you think Terminal 2 is crowded, good lord Terminal 1 is like a feral french riot. All the budget airlines fly from Terminal 1. the things i've seen there have scarred me for life

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha! Terminal 1 is its own beast. Every time I fly Ryanair it’s like wandering through a zoo over there. Love it!

[@merseywhogirl3430]

HAAH! TOO Funny!! I'm flying Manchester- JFK next year (business class) so I won't be enjoying the feral mob...too bad, it would be kinda fun!! x

[@annieroche22]

The hens and stags parties. Sp many inflatable penis wearing drunk people 😂

[@gabrielvarig]

Love the “feral french riot.” Now there’s an idiom I’ll be using all the time 😂😂

[@user-wj6wk6db6h]

Same here. I’ve only flew aer lingus once (planning to fly next summer) and terminal one has so much less😢. It’s only a few clothes, souvenir, and sweet shops and a Starbucks. Seeing terminal 2. I thought he was at hartsfield Jackson.

[@theavenger3363]

Aer Lingus is without doubt one the world’s premier airlines ..

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I did enjoy Aer Lingus, but I wish they’d look into renovating their cabins a bit for these long haul aircraft

[@dan797]

Aer Lingus’ first class service from the 70s and 80s was one of the best in the business- Irish Linen table cloths and napkins with porcelain napkin, rings, full size, Waterford, crystal wine, glasses, and water glasses you would order your dinner in the upstairs lounge and then go down to your seat and they would have it all set up and prepared and then the 3 flight attendants would come by with the dinner trolley with the roast beef, stuffed lobster tail, baby rack of lamb, assorted vegetables and potato gratin with fresh baked bread and incredible wine selection. It really was very well done to the last detail.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s awesome. Some great stories from those days in aviation

[@peterfitzdublin]

As a Dubliner, thank you for this great video. I don't think it could be bettered

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you!

[@allisonabbott-kline4765]

Love, love love Ireland - my homeland. There is always time to grab a cheeky Guinness before a flight. We have done it for breakfast before back to London from Dublin. Sláinte!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Sláinte! Ireland is a ton of fun! Great memories!

[@user-st3nk9ui9j]

I flew EI to LA a few years ago in economy and was impressed, I was ill on the return leg and the FAs could not have been more accommodating to my needs.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s good to hear! Flying ill totally sucks

[@davyf7620]

Great video Patrick! I really like that you include takeoff and landings of your flight! Thanks!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you! I'm glad you like that bit, I used to leave it in entirely without speeding it up at all after takeoff, but then my videos were just getting too long.....

[@seandoherty925]

Thorough report thanks Patrick on a flight and class i have yet to experience. Seat design is obviously starting to age somewhat compared to some, but the food and the crew keep the offering competitive I think.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally agree. Although they’re still installing these seats on their new airplanes so it may stick around for a little while. Crew and food were amazing though! Made the flight wonderful! Especially for a daytime flight where sleep wasn’t critical

[@MerkyAviation11]

Great Trip Report Paddy! You really did very well in giving us an insight on what it's like flying on their business class product on the A330 along with with stunning views outside. Can't wait to try out their same product with the A321neo which will be taking me across Europe.

[@Mugdorna]

Different product on their European flights

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I do want to try their Neo’s. Looking at booking Hartford to Dublin 🤞. Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

In the past few years, Aer Lingus’ services from Manchester and Liverpool (nearer to where I live in Manchester, with direct rail connections from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Parkway, in some cases all the way into Liverpool Lime St and Merseyrail out to Parkway despite passing right by that station without stopping, especially on Northern Rail) seems to have fallen down a little bit - on arrival in Dublin, despite there being direct Bus Éireann coaches to Navan (as my family live in Dunshaughlin Co Meath) even outside of peak hours, the traffic around Dublin Airport is so heavy that on departure from Dublin Airport it can take an hour to reach the N2 just south of Ashbourne, even when using the perimeter roads near St Margaret’s, but once into Rathoath it’s a clear run into Dunshaughlin - not being able to bring a large suitcase as checked baggage is one reason why I’ve used the SailRail ferries via Chester and Holyhead to Dublin instead or I’d hop on one of the cruise ships from Liverpool to Dublin

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Good info! I do know Manchester routes are just beginning to go up in frequency

[@janellek21]

I live in Merseyside and LPL is my home airport. I fly EI LPL-DUB frequently on trips to Dublin (I have to go to Dublin 3-4x/year on business) because their product and overall experience is loads better than FR. I wish EI's LPL flight schedules were moved to allow for connections to the USA - my parents and brother live in the USA and I can't fly EI to/from LPL without overnighting in Dublin.

[@ianhamilton396]

Thank you for this. Really comprehensive, thorough and informative - particularly the departure and procedures out of Dublin. I'm doing this in August, albeit to Chicago, and want to thank you for everything you shared about your experience and what to expect. Given we should have the same equipment the seat selection information is a bonus for us. I learned to try and get closer seats to the galley so as not to be disappointed in menu options. Cheers and thanks

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I hope you enjoy the flight! Glad you liked the video!

[@paololim3513]

Pre-clearance is what gives Aer Lingus an advantage over other European carriers. I took it once and feel like it's a "must" travel on. Also, I did not have to travel to London to catch my flight as there was a flight available from where I lived in the UK previously. I think the throne seat works well if you're travelling alone. But a big black eye is paying for wi-fi at full price when in business class. There needs to be at least a discount of sorts and €22+ for a 10+-hour flight is too expensive in today's world. Another issue I have is that you should be given a second full meal for that length, not a light snack like the one shown.

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

Given that I live in Manchester, if I was going to LAX or SFO, I would use my national carrier Aer Lingus to use the US pre-clearance at Dublin on the connecting flights from Manchester or Liverpool as I still hold an Irish passport in the 21 years I’ve lived in the U.K. - I don’t think I’d use it at Shannon though, unless I was flying from London Heathrow

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Preclearance is amazing! It is great to have. ESPECIALLY if you’re connecting in the US, since connecting passengers have to fully clear immigration and then re-check in for the connecting flight

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Wi-Fi is free for business class passengers. I just had already paid for it by the time they came through with the coupons. You can see that coupon just before the first meal in the video

[@evilxtra9877]

Orlando to Dublin today, 4 months to begin renovation of my great grandmas cottage. So excited

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Enjoy your flight!

[@loveaodai100]

Very enjoyable video. Being partial Irish descent I remember the first time flying over Ireland back in 1983 and feeling rather emotional. Hopefully some day I will get to see the country from ground level!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s awesome! I hope you get to visit!

[@richardhunter7363]

4 years ago I flew BC Dublin to Boston on Aer Lingus on a 330 - it was grand and pretty much as you described it here. On the way back it was Chicago to Dublin (the things work will do to save some money). Was so pleased on the way back that they didn't run out of Grey Goose!!!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Great stories!

[@heidijenkins2439]

I flew Aer Lingus in June 2023 and felt their product has declined over the past few years. There were 6 business class seats that would not recline or lie flat. Even the food was pretty disappointing. The service was pleasant but no business class check in at Rome. I don’t think I’ll be using them again.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s unfortunate. My experience was much different. Safe travels!

[@dlvox5222]

Global Entry is a must. Especially coming into airports like LAX. A buddy didn’t have it and waited almost 90 min to clear customs. 5 min for me with GE.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally!! I gifted it to my dad as his Christmas gift last year so I didn’t have to wait for him. Ha!

[@frankbarr1101]

Pre-clearance from Dublin is an absolute bonus and it prevents me from considering flights to USA from other European destinations originating from Ireland that may be cheaper than flying directly from Ireland. Agree the gates to USA in Dublin can be crowded but the bonus of have been pre-cleared is so much better than queuing in an immigration line in US. You also mentioned the new Aer Lingus colour scheme - I hate it and wish the would retain the mostly green fuselarge colour- makes them look like any other airlone as most seem now tobe going mostly white

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I will miss the all green fuselages of Aer Lingus, but I guess IAG feels differently. I also love the Preclearance. It also makes connections much easier in the US

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Pre clearance is absolute bliss. We make the yearly trip to visit family spending up to three hours in US immigration and it took 15 years, to find Aer Lingus. Only economy class but that's fine, decent food, polite staff, what more do you want. Land, disembark, pick up luggage and away........😊

[@2020anaki]

I flew couple times on Thai Airways from BKK to TPE and to INC .Fast check in and Immigration control has separate line. Service was very good and great food

[@Connief1990]

20:18 You’re looking at Yellow Strand, close to Sligo town.

[@robyoungquist5803]

First time viewer of your channel Patrick. Must say I enjoyed every minute of it and kudos to your being so thorough from start to finish. Well done! 😉. I’m now subbed 👍🏻. I AAchieved lifetime status some 5 years ago and my last statement was > 1.5 million miles to date. That said though, I do enjoy watching others perceptions on their inflight experiences in Business or First. What type of aircraft do you pilot? Flying has been in my blood since I was a baby as my Dad was a pilot. We owned our own Cessna 172, then the 175, then the Beechcraft Bonanza. Good times ☺️

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks a ton! I’m a flight instructor in Cirrus and Cessna aircraft. Been doing it for years no with no real intention of flying bigger metal for the time being. Never flown the Bonanza though! Safe travels!

[@daigriffiths399]

Aer Lingus Business Class is the cheapest on the North Atlantic route; consequently it doesn't have the bells and whistles of most of the other carriers. Last time we flew it (DUB - MCO), it was cheaper than Delta's Premium Comfort Plus and a lot more private. We have flown Delta PCP but I'd pass that up any day for Aer Lingus business class. Plus; as the presenter states, you just can't beat the pre-clearance for convenience at the other end.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally agree. The cheaper fare makes it all worth it in my opinion. Even if the product doesn’t compare directly with the competition

[@kevinatkinson5660]

First time seeing your videos which is amazing given how many others i view. Great voice over your very articulate.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks a bunch!

[@drxm.]

Got a flight from manchester to NYC it was such a fantastic business class experience on aer lingus

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s awesome!

[@ZachValentini]

T1 is also home to all of the Middle Eastern flights + Canadian flights from EI, TS, AC and West Jet

[@savinotubeproductions8795]

All Middle Eastern flights except for Emirates

[@evanomairtin1279]

Both narrow and widebody aircraft use the upper and lower levels of Pier E (400 gates) in T2 DAA

[@Mr.M1STER]

I'm Irish and I recently travelled from Dublin to Cleveland. The longest flight I have ever been on to date at 8 hours and it didn't help that we were delayed in Dublin an extra 2 hours sitting in the plane. I found the US pre clearance to be quick and easy. The officer (I think that is what they are called) was not very friendly at all but he only asked me 3 or 4 questions and I was on my way so was pretty painless.

[@gw2078]

Thanks very much for this review, really helpful and informative and not at all stuffy or pretentious like so many are by certain vloggers. Safe travels.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you!

[@neilhaas]

Thats a nice looking plane A330 Aer Lingus. I want a model plane like that. Besides Baileys the Liquor thats sweet i like baileys. I like that plane. ❤😊🎉

[@paulhayward4502]

I have mobility issues now after a recent DVT. Aer Lingus mobility scheme helped me on and off plane as well as providing me a wheelchair and staff guide to get me thru security and pre clearance very quickly. I recommend you register during booking reservation if you need this service. In Dublin it was excellent.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Good tip! Thanks

[@FlyCruiseStay]

Nice review Patrick. Interesting to see the EI inflight improvements, but surprised by how small the footwell was. D.H.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! And yea, the throne seats have slightly smaller footwells since it’s gotta fit between the two seats in front

[@btnbiker]

Running out of food in the business cabin is unacceptable. They need to introduce pre flight meal selection which a lot of airlines are now doing

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It does totally suck when they don’t have the main item you wanted to order

[@farab4391]

Thank you for this great and informative video. It's shocking what some people put on for a flight review. I've seen some which is almost 30mins of just staring out the plane window, not even footage of the inside of the plane. And here you are, covering the whole experience of navigating the airport and the flight itself. The airlines should get you to do videos for them.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man. I appreciate it

[@tjittekamminga5170]

I think Air Lingus should improve business class priority in Dublin; otherwise a decent business class, but not exceptional!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

The only things I didn’t get in this video is that business class passengers have access to fast track immigration and security and you have access to a lounge before pre-clearance. That does help the business class experience in Dublin a bit

[@perryugalde639]

I've flown EI three times SEA to/from DUB, and my experiences were favorable. Perhaps EI has a low-cost carrier feel (which is not my assessment) because IAG is the parent company. British Airways is the shining star of IAG.

[@stephenconnolly2582]

Ba business class in an embarrassing product. Far too outdated within the current market

[@perryugalde639]

@@stephenconnolly2582 I do not travel on BA, so I don't care. Nevertheless, BA is IAG's sun, moon, and brightest star.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I do agree with you a bit. IAG seems to put a bit more effort in to BA. Their newer updated business class is much better. Aer Lingus is definitely an enjoyable flight, but the cabin lacks a little of the extra comfort that BA’s new cabins have

[@DublinMarc]

Ba is awful. Flew London too seattle like being in a cattle shed

[@traceymarshall5886]

Ryanair own a majority steak in EI so yes it is a low cost airline when its main parent is Ryanair

[@James-re3lz]

Aer Lingus are back in a good financial condition now and fly to SFO and LA daily, they’ve also started flights to Denver and Vegas now! They’re really growing as one of the big trans Atlantic carriers with nearly 20 US cities in their route map!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Love to see it! I’m debating trying that Vegas inaugural!

[@aviationfan2637]

They seem to have ditched the physical remotes in economy as i saw this past April. I had row 43 on EAV so the remote was in the side for me but it was inop. In all other seats (old and new) you open the armrest but they were locked but they must still be working in Biz Class

[@SAFPHINA]

Have flown & continue to fly this route its overall great. But two points. The amenity kit last year were much better. Business class lounge in Dublin is truly poor in comparison to others.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing you long-haul flight.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Your meal selections looked great on this flight. I am glad you were able to get a little rest and lay down for a little bit.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@PatrickSheaAviation You are welcome. Enjoy your summer traveling.

[@listen2eyesanton728]

Thank you for another great video !

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@aboutplanes]

Nooo, I understand that plane that painted naturally in white is more profitable, but green colour suits AerLingus so muchhh!!!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally! I’ll miss the greens

[@cocazade7703]

Nice trip report. Glad to hear you enjoyed your time here

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Loved every minute of it! Thanks!

[@glenncampbell6038]

Great video & your video is highlighting the a330s are aging badly - aerlingus seriously needs a facelift with their air crafts but IAG won’t have any of that - I notice some of those seats looked worn

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s definitely an aging style of business class as airlines move towards a predominantly 1-2-1 configuration, but Aer Lingus does have some newer A330s (including the last A330ceo to come off the line), and they still carry the same cabin, so we may see it for a while

[@glenncampbell6038]

@@PatrickSheaAviation but let’s be honest - those new a330s you refer to aren’t in big demand. The airline seriously needs to think bigger -

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

@@glenncampbell6038 that may be up to IAG… who seems to be putting a bit more effort in to BA’s new cabins first. Maybe we will see an Aer Lingus renovation after that 🤷‍♂️

[@Mugdorna]

@@glenncampbell6038 Those new A330s are flown 20 hours a day, so very much "in big demand"

[@vcchannel4191]

I need to get from edi-sfo later this year. EI showing best buisness prices by far. Might treat myself.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Sounds like a fun journey! Safe travels!

[@brianeduardo1234]

Welcome to Ireland son of our country- great video really informative

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!

[@Peter-j5c]

i luv running to my gate thats at the end of the gates hall :))))

[@neilhaas]

Sarah Bolger is the Girl actress & Emma Bolger too. Irish girl.

[@janellek21]

Aer Lingus' A330s are getting close to being eligible to collect Social Security. Do EI have plans to replace them? The 330NEO would be ideal for their long-haul network.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

We will see if they do that but they do have a group of their a330s that are less than 10 years old still so they will probably be around for a while

[@wheelspin10]

Great review i havent taken this flight class yet but would hope to do so sometime in the future.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I hope you get the chance to 🤞!!

[@hughofIreland]

Thanks for sharing this video. I’m not a huge fan of Aer Lingus: I avoid flying the airline. I was sorry to see such a lackluster business class product. I’m a huge fan of United and hope the carrier implements the SFO/DUB route it announced before the pandemic.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I’d love to see that United route come up. SFO’s had some record-breaking Asian growth since Covid, but the European market is definitely less

[@hughofIreland]

@@PatrickSheaAviation In comparison it’s weaker, though the Euro/Pound is weak against the dollar and there has been strong tourism to Europe. Business travel isn’t back to pre-COVID levels yet.

[@rotoron1]

Thank You Patrick!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@martyfgc275]

Great review - looking at Aer Lingus Business Class for Chicago

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s a great flight! I hope you get to try it out

[@guskelly4014]

Excellent video. Very informative, thanks for sharing.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@spark_6710]

Wow !! Very nice landing !! 👌 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇨🇮💕💞

[@tonyyero7231]

Great information and very detailed...Kudos!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you!

[@kieranhickey936]

Brilliant production !!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man!

[@robertgonzales3936]

very nice trip report good job you showed everything and even hot towel and menu and I liked that you said only one hot towels service I love detail keep it up man and even you showed galley snacks very good job when are you going to share another report with another airline? who is the next can you try to review ITA AIRWAYS new Italian airline?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I post each Sunday so stay tuned for weekly trip reports. ITA is on my list, but nothing booked yet. They just began their SFO service so that’s the goal

[@robertgonzales3936]

@@PatrickSheaAviation then maybe you review IBERIA spanish carrier

[@terenceoreilly1201]

Nice report enjoyed it but always an A seat coming into San Francisco for the best views Terry

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I do typically take the A seats into SFO, but there is no “throne” seats on the A side, only the K side, odd number rows

[@susandoherty-pn2lq]

Very good overall report however Aer lingus is not a budget airline more of a hybrid airline I’d always prefer aer lingus to an American airline food is always good staff friendly just better service all round traveled with my son to Paris and the crew were amazing my son was scared and they minded him also the child in front who was very sick with his ears they came over to me after the flight in the arrivals to check on us

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

No, Aer Lingus is not a budget airline. More what I was referring to was that the seats and hard are reminiscent of a more budget airline. Service and soft product are definitely better than rhat

[@kaclni2004]

thanks for sharing,love this video!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks! So glad you liked it!

[@pcmacintyre]

How did your companion feel not sitting together? Or do you each prefer window seats? No limes for the Jameson and ginger? The pre landing meal looked great. It was a very thorough video. Well done. A bit surprising to not get take off until 2/3 of the way through but moving the IFE and wifi parts up makes sense. Thank you for showing arrivals at SFO with pre-clearance. I've wondered how it worked.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

We each had window seats so it was all good. And I know… no lime with Jameson ginger… maybe they didn’t have one cut up at the moment 🤷‍♂️

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Grrrr.......Ex waiter/barman and my pet hate is pre cut dry lemons or limes. How long does it take to cut one fresh!

[@Loupadron2010]

Is it the lighting or just that it was not that clean all that table top, and the IFE fixtures for such a nice brand new plane.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Might be the lighting. It wasn’t that dirty in the cabin

[@Loupadron2010]

@@PatrickSheaAviation I was shocked since it is a brand new plane easy to keep very clean as all planes should be for the health of all on board worldwide. Thanks Patrick.

[@joedoakes8307]

What , No free Trojans with the new , exciting Talcum Power lubricant ? For that , fresh morning excitement !

[@debramage739]

Thanks Patrick.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you!

[@spark_6710]

Ohhh ,awww ! I love what you said of vegan/ vegetarian meals !! Lol I am vegetarian ( for 15 years )& once vegan ( for 17 years !! ) & I know Ireland has more vegans than U.K.!! Although it's got more hunters in Ireland also. It seems that there are more vegans in those more meat eating countries than not so carnivore countries !! Reverse psychology. Psychological things we all are !! 👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇨🇮💕💞

[@mikeedwards9306]

I tend to agree on the business class, unusual for a European flight and United Kingdom

[@murpho999]

Eh…but this flight is not from the United Kingdom?

[@bodyloverz30]

FYI, AER LINGUS used to have Custom, Waterford Crystal Glasses!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That sounds awesome!

[@Huss417]

Curious how far in advance of your flight can you go through US Preclearnace as I'll be at the airport about 4-5 hours before my flight back to the US.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I don’t remember the exact number right now, but it’s not that far in advance. It’s more like 2 or 3 hours prior to departure, but there is a big sign telling you if preclearance is open for your flight. Fortunately there are shops and restaurants outside of preclearance to hang out at and if you’re in business class you have the Aer Lingus lounge as well outside of preclearance

[@markmacken1]

Aer Lingus are always great.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I have only flown them twice but both were great experiences!

[@MountainKingVGC]

I hate the new all white fuselage for Aer Lingus, i really want them to keep the half-green/half-white fuselage

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Me too! I wish airlines would stop moving towards plain white airplanes with little designs on the tails.

[@DesertSkies120]

Is Dublin's "Pre-Clearance" for CUSTOMS (as stated in the video), or IMMIGRATION? I strongly suspect the latter since it appears to be after baggage check.

[@RosiePFB]

This was so helpful !!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Great!

[@spark_6710]

My favourite city San Francisco !!! Yes,tgey are vegan friendly !! 👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💕💞

[@brian402]

The IFE inflight map is as basic as the business class cabin toilet

[@donalfinn4205]

Imagine being asked for a charity donation on a plane? It never stops does it. Nice video though.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I have given money on a couple occasions to be fair. I see it as a good way to get rid of any left over foreign currency if I still have some left on me rather than exchanging it back when I get home unless it’s a significant amount

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Nobody is forcing you to donate but cabin crew advise what the collection is for while pointing out they accept any currency you may not require after your trip.

[@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise]

Great video what does business class cost ?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s a pretty big range. I was able to get this ticket through a super sketchy third party travel agency…. But it was only $1100. Really good for business class from Europe to the US west coast

[@tango22ah]

What was it like going through US immigration in Dublin is it straightforward or brutal? I ask because I’ll be doing this flight in October and SFO in the past has been a nightmare.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I didn’t have any issue with it. It was exactly the same as if it were a US airport. Although I do have global entry which makes the process stupid easy

[@inspajamas2480]

might depend on the time but I was there 11amish last month and it was a breeze. no lines at the security part and immigration was so much nicer and more friendly than the ones I've encountered in America

[@f4rhana]

How long do you need to clear customs? I have 2hrs between my flight landing from London and my US bound flight.

[@tango22ah]

@@inspajamas2480 thanks 👍🏻

[@fabianmckenna8197]

Pre clearance at Dublin is brilliant and fast. We've done it last four years arriving from Scotland around 11AM and always dead quiet, making US immigration a breeze........ compared to three hour waits in America!

[@EvetheKit]

This looks beautiful thank you. I am thinking of flying with them in the near future trip to the US but wanted to ask is it only if you fly from Ireland that you can skip the immigration or if you are flying from England when setting off, will there be immigration then may I ask?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

If you’re connecting in Dublin, you’ll still clear customs there. You just have to leave time for that during your connection. You’ll still naturally be funneled through US immigration in order to get to your connection

[@EvetheKit]

@@PatrickSheaAviation That’s brilliant thank you. So if I set of in England and stop off in Ireland, I will get to skip immigration. That’s amazing. Thank you.

[@EvetheKit]

@@PatrickSheaAviation though if it’s a direct flight from England then I will have to go through immigration.

[@AnooPlayz]

For an irish i was just walking in the airport in dublin because like i have to go to dublin airport because like i live in carlow but holy shit i swear i probably bumbed into a good 2000 humans and bags(yes i was in terminal 1)😢b the time i arrived at my destination i broke my kidneys lol

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha! Terminal 1 is always a hoot!

[@Akshay_Rajbongshi_]

Superb 😊😊😊

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you!

[@marknagle2628]

Aswell as the lounge, U also could of gone through fastrack security

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Yes but I was traveling with people who didn’t have that access so we all stuck together

[@seankelly9447]

Why not check in online and skip the Q?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

If you’re only carrying on your bags you can do that. Some places don’t allow you to depending on your destination. I had to get in line due to my checked bags

[@tomasohiomhair1874]

You’ve a lot more of seats available!!!!

[@traceymarshall5886]

I think economy on aer lingus is as handy as "business class". Unless ya had free points to use i dont see the point in Aer Lingus business class. Something like Emirates business class is more worth it. However Aer Lingus is a better airline to go to the USA. I avoid all USA airlines as i find their planes with no room and rude staff. I try to fly Emirates whenever i can and if not Aer Lingus

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Idk … personally, I think that the airlines in America are just getting better and better, so at this point United or Delta I think are great options. I do agree about Aer Lingus however, but they do have some good fares at times

[@kane6194]

Just to note aer lingus business get fast track security in terminal 2 and get free Wi-Fi onboard, did you pay?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I did not use the fast track because I was traveling with non-business class passengers so we stuck together. Unfortunately I did purchase the Wi-Fi before they came around with the coupon codes for us

[@christopher3386]

The way you say "eggs" ('aygs'). Are you from the midwest?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Nah, but that’s a pretty normal pronunciation in the US at least

[@510ghostboy]

Share your secret how do you travel business! I want to do the same

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Some of my traveling I am able to accomplish due to working in the industry (for which I am fortunate). In addition to that, rather than picking a destination and then finding the cheapest flight, I work backwards. I look at all dates and flights to all over the world, and then wherever the cheapest flight is, that is where I go. It has taken me to places I didn’t even have at the top of my list, just because there was a good flight deal

[@AncoraImparo12387]

Can you mention price? You do in some other videos.Was it air miles?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I got this ticket through some janky travel agency from eastern Europe. The benefit was that the ticket was only $650/person one way. The drawback is that I didn't have an official confirmation with Aer Lingus, and so I was nervous showing up that they wouldn't have anything for me and my family

[@BuddyBuddy21]

So how much would it be for that experience?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Depends on where, when, and how you book. This flight cost me a little over $600

[@OtterlyInsane]

Where are you getting your info on lots of Irish people being gluten or lactose intolerant? Never heard this before and I'm Irish...

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It was mentioned on like half of my tours of things I did in Ireland 🤣🤣. I guess I just trusted what they said… but who knows

[@Paul5520]

I must say it’s definitely a thing this past 10 years for some reason. Could be notions 😂 I don’t have those issues so I’m ignorant about it I suppose

[@jacksonrailroad]

Aer lingus should go back to the green planes

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I agree! I’ll miss it when they’re gone

[@lulabelle82]

The 51st and green lounge is pretty awful as far as lounges go. I don't recommend anyone pay for it specifically personally speaking.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Next time I definitely need to check out the Aer Lingus lounge prior to the US Preclearance checkpoint

[@markgozzard]

U sound like just like dead pool😊

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Interesting… that’s a first!

[@JmaK17]

Today I learned Ireland has major issues with gluten and dairy… I’ve lived here all of my life and I only know 1 person who is gluten intolerant and I can’t think of anyone I know of who is lactose intolerant 🤣

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s wild. I had like 5 different tour guides mention it in my 2 weeks there 🤷‍♂️

[@btnbiker]

Biscuits not tea cookies 🤔

[@faddyoraha7151]

How good is the WiFi?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I wasn’t able to stream anything but it was plenty for browsing

[@mickeencrua]

How long is it going to take for people to come to terms with the fact that Aer Lingus is no longer an Irish airline. It is now a wholly owned subsidiary of International Airline Group. How it can be called the National Flag Carrier is beyond me.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

While they may not be owned by a Irish country, they still represent the country and the staff and flight crew still carry the pride of Ireland

[@mickeencrua]

@@PatrickSheaAviation They only represent Ireland in the minds of those who haven't seen the light. They are wholly owned by a multi-national company. They should discontinue using the colours and emblems that wrongly identify them as Irish.

[@murpho999]

@@mickeencruaThey’re still Irish, British Airways is still British and Iberia is still Spanish. Do you want them all to rebrand as IAG?

[@mickeencrua]

@@murpho999 Yes. Do the decent thing and rebrand. Aer Lingus is no longer Irish. British Airways is no longer British and Iberia is no longer Spanish. Their continued use of their former identities is purely for marketing purposes. Rebrand.

[@Paul5520]

@@mickeencruachill out. They bought the company brand & all. It’s definitely a decent airline. If I can get a short flight with Ryanair & Aer Lingus & the prices are reasonable I’m going Aer Lingus every time.

[@nathanlynch8262]

Ireland actually has only 4% lactose intolerance. Tied as the lowest in the world with Denmark.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Interesting 🤨 wonder where my tour guides are getting their info from

[@davidcole333]

Dublin seems poorly designed and chaotic. I'm also not a fan t all of Aer Lingus switching away from A330's to A321XLR for long haul. Single aisle long haul is a deal breaker for me. That said, I would love to fly their A330, it's a gorgeous livery and seems like they have a good on board experience.

[@cocazade7703]

The A321s are only for low demand routes tho

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

Living in Manchester 21 years, holding an Irish passport and having extended family in Ireland near Dublin, I choose to not fly home to Ireland from Manchester or Liverpool to Dublin, as it’s a real hassle, especially on arrival in Dublin - I stopped flying at all with any carrier since 2010 and instead use overnight “coach and sail” or SailRail options via Chester and Holyhead, even though there is no LUAS or DART from the Irish Ferries North Wall terminal and even though Stena no longer use Dun Laoire, aside from the hassle of Platform 13 at Manchester Piccadilly - P&O ferries only operate from Birkenhead to Dublin (not from where the other cruise ships operate in Liverpool old port) and don’t accept foot passengers and as for flying, but aside from coaches, Northern Rail operate from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime St, passing by without stopping at the nearest station to Liverpool Airport, forcing passengers to use Merseyrail from Liverpool Lime St to Liverpool Parkway

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

@@cocazade7703 very rarely has an Aer Lingus A330 or even A350 ever landed at Manchester - and now in conjunction with smaller airlines like Stobart Air, Aer Arran and Emerald Airlines (branded as Aer Lingus Regional) they are using even smaller turboprop aircraft from Manchester and Liverpool to Dublin - most of these flights are incredibly busy, so it’s totally silly to use anything smaller than an A321 on the Manchester - Dublin route, especially in the evenings out of Dublin

[@Mugdorna]

Aer Lingus have 15 A330s and 8 A321LRs. So not "switching away"

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

You’ll still often find the a330 on their long haul or higher demand routes so it shouldn’t be too too hard to get on one. But luckily if you are in business class, the A321s do still offer the great product, economy may be a bit different of a story 🤷‍♂️

[@123malichi]

Aer Lingus are nice but don’t have that luxury feel in business.

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

Listening to a live ATC radio feed in the IFE like some US carriers do would be a nice touch

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

They do not, IAG doesn’t see them as playing that role however. Still an enjoyable flight, and I’d take it over any economy seat. Especially considering the good deals you can find from time to time for business class