I'm sure the pilots were doing everything they could to get you on stand and the doors open before 18:55- bad luck on the compensation front but at least Aer Lingus Regional were honest about the reason for the delay. The Aspire Lounge looked great- liked the Belfast sink being used as a wine cooler. Great report, I actually quite like the ATR aircraft, I fly them a lot with Loganair who have a modern cabin but it can be a bit noisy if you're near the engine. Thanks for uploading this one.
@charlesontravels9 ай бұрын
You’re absolutely right, the plane moved so quickly from the point we landed until we were on stand, don’t think I’ve ever seen such a small plane taxi so fast! I’ll be trying out another ATR with Air Serbia in a few weeks, so looking forward to seeing how that compares. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@TeddysPurrfectShow-h6g5 ай бұрын
I’ve been onboard the real ATR 72-600, leg room was good for me. Food service was nice, interior was nice, and the plane was a great 30 minute flight! The flight was 10 minutes early!! Fun fact! Aer Lingus has 18 ATR 72-600’s on service (2024)
@jamesnoonan74502 ай бұрын
Aer Lingus Regional (Emerald Airlines) first officer here, I'm actually based out of Belfast City Airport. The captains always try and make on time departures possible, as do the entire crew. Sadly, it's not always possible. Many reasons can cause us delays on the ground. But we do everything in our power to get you to your destination safely and on time. Given the nature of are route network, which focuses mainly on incredibly short haul legs. It can be difficult to keep to time. I will give you an example of my day so you might understand. My day normally consists of 4 legs. Last week, for instance, I worked the same rosta. Belfast to Jersey, Jersey to Manchester, Manchester to Edinburgh, Edinburgh to Belfast. It only takes any form of issue on the ground at any of those airports, and it creates delays further down the chain. Delays happen and I am sorry if you were disappointed. Just thought I would say we work incredibly hard to keep you happy and safe and I hope I might fly one of your future flight wirh us.
@Wafelboi3 ай бұрын
Decent airline but when I flew their atr to Ireland a bit of the metal on the wing wasn't properly screwed in
@charlesontravels3 ай бұрын
That’s a bit worrying!
@sussex335 ай бұрын
They don’t allocate 1h 10m for the flight. That’s the block time and includes taxiing on departure and arrival.
@GreenIcing19 ай бұрын
Might you want to give the claim a go anyway? I'm not sure how easy Aer Lingus make it, but if its not too hard (ie more like BA than Iberia, if you've seen Matt's Planet's video on the subject) it might be worth a try for £460.
@charlesontravels9 ай бұрын
I may have put a cheeky claim in, but I’m not holding my breath!
@twobins20609 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, my experience of Emerald/Aer Lingus to and from Belfast City airport is one of delays and cancellations. Like your experience, they just scrape in with minutes to spare thus avoiding a claim.
@charlesontravels9 ай бұрын
That’s interesting to hear it’s not a unique experience. Won’t be rushing to fly with them again!
@Mgaffo2225 ай бұрын
@@charlesontravelsMainline I never had any issues with them. Emerald I worked as cabin crew for and honestly the ATR needs to go. It’s really uncomfortable to work onboard and honestly if you take a look at BA they use Embraer which are far more comfortable for passengers.
@simontrebel878 ай бұрын
Who does Aer Lingus think it is, Air Canada?
@Mgaffo2225 ай бұрын
You mean Emerald airlines
@barrygeary18903 ай бұрын
I think the small planes are cool there like flying buses
@RandomLifeProductions8 ай бұрын
I found aer Lingus ok to be honest, found a cheap business class flight for 600 quid to Chicago and the flight was good, I flew economy to Dublin and they let me in the lounge. Ba Silver
@oliverg984 ай бұрын
Compo culture at its best
@sedi28687 ай бұрын
I had two flights from Dublin to Edinburgh and return. Everything was good for me but the cabin crew whose English pronunciation was really terrible! We didn't understand anything she said plus she was speaking soo fast. In the event of an emergency, a clear communication is a key and I am really surprised that Aer Lingus let that lady to be part of the cabin crew.
@Mgaffo2225 ай бұрын
It’s not Aer Lingus that operate the ATR it’s emerald airlines which I used to work as cabin crew for.
@GeorgeMcLachlan8 ай бұрын
Aer Lingus are a terrible airline, used to be good. But they are on another level of awful now!
@richardbutler44888 ай бұрын
Smart flies Ryanair 😂 or if NI EasyJet 😅
@Mgaffo2225 ай бұрын
This is not Aer Lingus operated its Emerald Airlines