With only 16 seats in the Business Class cabin, these narrowbody long-haul jets provide an intimate and exclusive Business Class experience which some passengers prefer over larger aircraft. No matter what the layout, all recline fully flat with decent storage space to the side or under the seat. The 1-1 and 2-2 alternating layout means the cabin has options for both solo business travellers and couples flying together. In any case, avoid the last row due to occasional noise from the galley.Ī321 passengers have similar seating arrangements with the option for a solo throne seat or a pair of seats. When the seats fully recline to bed mode, this can be particularly restrictive. If you are in the handful of non-throne, window seats on the H-K seat side (the right side of the plane), you may have to step over a seatmate to reach the aisle. The seat map shows the seats that have the seat closer to the aisle and which have a table between the seat and the aisle. Take note that some seats are more exposed to the aisle than others, which means light sleepers may want to choose one that has its table on the aisle’s side. The “throne” seats (3K and 5K) are the most popular for solo travellers as they have a table on either side protecting them from the aisle and giving more space to work or dine. All seats on the A side, as well as the centre section, have direct aisle access. The latter option is the most private as the side console serves as a barrier to the aisle. Solo travellers will prefer seats on the A side as these are solo seats with maximum privacy but note that they alternate from seats being closer to the aisle or closer to the window. They recline 180 degrees – fully-flat - and come with soft blankets and a large pillow.
Seats on the A330 are arranged in a 1-2-2 or 1-2-1 staggered configuration depending upon the row, but either way, the lie-flat seats are ideal for a great sleep. The A321s fly from smaller cities like Hartford in the USA or from Shannon in Ireland. Depending on the aircraft, the experience could be different. In addition to the lounges at Dublin Airport, Aer Lingus also operates its own lounges at London Heathrow Terminal 2 and New York JFK Terminal 5.Īer Lingus’ long-haul fleet consists of the widebody Airbus A330 and narrowbody A321LR. Business Class passengers are welcome to enjoy light refreshments or a shower before heading out. Passengers arriving in Dublin on overnight transatlantic flights can avail themselves of the Aer Lingus Revival Lounge, a small arrivals lounge located in the baggage claim hall, after immigration. It has better views of the runway and a similarly generous spread of food and drinks. A third-party lounge named 51st&Green is available airside for all premium passengers of departing flights. They can use the lounge before connecting to Europe (especially since there are showers), but it is best to clear U.S. This is a great lounge for inbound, long-haul passengers.
The duplex lounge offers a hot and cold buffet, an open bar and barista-style coffee.
You simply walk off the plane like a domestic passenger.Īer Lingus has its own lounge before this border patrol check. In reality, this pre-clearance prodecure is a great perk of flying from or via Ireland as when you land in the United States, you have already completed all the formalities. This is a cumbersome process because the lines can snarl around stanchions - with irate passengers worried that they may miss flights. Arrive particularly early when departing Irish airports since U.S.-bound passengers must complete customs and border patrol formalities for the United States in Ireland. While there are dedicated lanes for Business Class passengers to check in and use security, lines can still be long. The Dublin terminal used for U.S.-bound flights can get quite congested at times, with more than a thousand passengers making their way through the check-in and security process at one time. Aer Lingus operates long-haul flights from its main Dublin hub - with a handful of North American-bound flights from Shannon – which is located on the west coast of Ireland.
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