Flying Aer Lingus Economy Class to Ireland! (Review/ Trip Report)

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  • To kick off our big trip to Ireland, we had the opportunity to fly Aer Lingus economy class, from New York to Dublin, on one of Aer Lingus' A330-300. In this video, I answer that burning question in this Aer Lingus A330-300 trip report: Should you fly Aer Lingus Economy Class.
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  • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
    @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Visiting Dublin? Here's five things you should do while there! You won't regret them :) th-cam.com/video/hr8T_CesC0g/w-d-xo.html

  • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
    @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hey y’all!!! If you liked this video, a thumbs up on the video would be greatly appreciated 😀 I’ll have anew videos from Ireland out in the next few days

  • @julianbaldock5482
    @julianbaldock5482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent review
    Very detailed not just a view of the wing through the window
    Great work

  • @nancydonoghue4319
    @nancydonoghue4319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome, fun and informative video! So glad I discovered your channel!

  • @DLFH
    @DLFH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your review it's helping me plan my trip and see what the seats look like compared to the reviews.

  • @feedmeimei
    @feedmeimei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow I've never flown Aer Lingus, I've never even heard of them! Hahah I've never been to Ireland either but would love to visit one day. The food actually looks pretty good too. That chocolate mousse!!

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We had a great time in Ireland! I think you'd like it. As for the plane food, yeah, it was pretty good! You never know what you'll get on a jet lol

  • @36isnotold
    @36isnotold 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man oh man, your channel has single handedly been the most helpful to plan my trip.ty!

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad to be of help! 😃 when are you planning to go?

    • @36isnotold
      @36isnotold 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lincoln Riddle January 28 I leave on aer lingus (flying them because of your suggestion, so ty).

  • @bigdaddyslash
    @bigdaddyslash 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your editing work bro nice work as always

  • @liz5089
    @liz5089 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really appreciate this video! I’m planning to fly Aer Lingus from MSP on an A330-300 later this year (fingers crossed that travel will be safe by then so I can go)! Great video!

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’ll have a great flight! Hopefully everything is better by then. What are you planning to do in Ireland?

  • @PapaVanTwee5
    @PapaVanTwee5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I flew Aer Lingus (EI) in 2016 with my wife and two kids ORD-DUB-AMS and back. We are planning this trip again in July. It's an A330-300 for the big hop, an A320 for the little hop. We love the A330 due to it's 2-4-2 configuration. There are 4 of us and whether we sit near the windows in two rows, or in the center and one row, it's good room for all. On the short flights it's a 3-3 config, and I'm sitting on the aisle by myself and they get to sit together.
    There are many great reasons to fly EI, but one of the best is pre-clearance into the US in the basement of DUB. Skipping the lines for immigration at ORD is a blessing to say the least. The food is okay, the seats are good although the recline is aggressive and if I remember correctly, the guy in front of me decided to skip the meal and sleep, so he reclined pretty much the whole flight.

  • @tonyalowther8860
    @tonyalowther8860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this great video. I'm flying with them in September and I'm quite nervous about economy class since I'm not a small girl and 5'11!!! 😳😏 I've read some good reviews so I looking forward to it.

  • @GinaWalters1
    @GinaWalters1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That’s a very green plane!

  • @elainemiles3676
    @elainemiles3676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very helpful as I'm deciding on an aer flight myself!! Great job! I always purchase a liter of water after going past security. Ya never know when you'll get that first beverage!!!

  • @emilyscanlon8190
    @emilyscanlon8190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m flying Aer Lingus from Dublin to Orlando for Easter and i have flown Aer Lingus before but it was ages ago so this video was good to see what i will be experiencing.

  • @kennethmohan7637
    @kennethmohan7637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you liked my home airline always feel secure and safe on Shamrock for some reason. We fly the A330 in summer on short haul to Malaga lovely comfy aircraft. Hope you had fun in Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @samanthagaudet1461
    @samanthagaudet1461 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We were supposed to be in Ireland right now but thanks to covid we are stuck in Canada. Watching your videos for a fix. Thanks for sharing.

  • @NotYourAverageNana
    @NotYourAverageNana ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review!! This will b my first of many! First flight w them, on a 330 and first time over seas or to Ireland 🇮🇪 and Europe. Can't wait 😂😂

  • @philcarty8715
    @philcarty8715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Although my family are from Ireland I have never flown Aer Lingus, so very interesting how the flight is and glad you had a safe flight.

    • @silverrr3689
      @silverrr3689 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ur American not irish

  • @Chris-ms5bd
    @Chris-ms5bd ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video!

  • @PinkSparklerToontown
    @PinkSparklerToontown 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    im flying aer lingus to dublin & then to scotland in the next few months. this video got me super excited! :)

  • @jackd166
    @jackd166 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man! I subscribed

  • @bradandamy
    @bradandamy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gotta love the pudding cup water! We took our first trip to the UK last month and this was giving me flashbacks✈️ The flights were a bit uncomfortable but we had the best time over there!🇬🇧 Can’t wait to see more of your trip!👍🏼

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who did y’all fly with? I flew to London on United last year. We also flew Easy Jet for Inverness back to London. I’ve also flown to Europe on IcelandAir before

    • @bradandamy
      @bradandamy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@LincolnintheAdirondacks - We flew Air Canada out of Toronto (t was $700 less than flying out of Cleveland) and later we flew British Airways from Glasgow to Heathrow. YES we watched your England and Scotland series while preparing for our trip and really enjoyed it! We were initially going to tour with a group, but after watching your vlogs Brad decided we would rent a car and do the trip ourselves -- it was the best decision! We vlogged our trip and were even able to meet some TH-cam friends while we were in the Lake District. Would love to go back someday!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A car seems to be the best way to get around Scotland (and Ireland too!). You really miss out on a lot if you don’t haha

    • @murpho999
      @murpho999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What’s the UK got to do with a flight to Ireland?

  • @seanoloan5627
    @seanoloan5627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I heading from Dublin to New York in a few weeks and can’t wait for it. I’m terrified of flying but I’m also overly obsessed with these videos lol.

  • @TheStormCellar239
    @TheStormCellar239 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Took an Aer Lingus flight in 2014. By far my favorite experience on a flight. Watched some classic movies, food was decent, booze was even better. Made the trip go by like a breze.

  • @Roaaarry
    @Roaaarry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New to the channel. Keep up the good work!!

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear you’re enjoying it!!! Thank you being apart of the channel 😀

  • @BlackPh0ne_333
    @BlackPh0ne_333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I fly to ireland every year from manchester and the plane is always so louuudddd and quite small but other tha their great👍Great video keep it up!

  • @willgilbert1969
    @willgilbert1969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I flew them two weeks ago and the staff was great. The food is not so bad either. I would absolutely fly them again. (True about the headphones as well) Really easy flight to Dublin.

  • @aaliyahflood7077
    @aaliyahflood7077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I’m Irish and yeah I’ve flown with Aer Lingus but it was a much smaller plane with only 3 seats either side instead of two 5/6 then two again. And personally I prefer Aer Lingus over Ryan air as there is a lot more leg room and most staff tend to be a lot nicer. But if ur looking to get a cheap flight literally saying u get what u pay for then I recommend Ryan air😁

    • @benmcdonald800
      @benmcdonald800 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm Irish too and I flew in airline many times

    • @benmcdonald800
      @benmcdonald800 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you like adding is a lot more than right now

    • @muckspreader1able
      @muckspreader1able 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ryan Air rofl?Are you for real?I'd rather walk

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that time schedule information card !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇨🇮💞

  • @paulmathews7021
    @paulmathews7021 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Aer Lingus, flown San Francisco to Dublin, food is good, staff are lovely.

  • @ODriscolls
    @ODriscolls 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Those airline meals looked dandy actually! Very thorough review.

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was much better than expected! You really never know what you will get with an airplane meal haha I really loved that dessert!!

  • @dubzforthewin419
    @dubzforthewin419 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aer Lingus is a really cool plane I have flown with them before and I like the Air Buses

  • @s7rap
    @s7rap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really liked this review and very brief I’m gonna subscribe but give me some tips I made one review and it was decent from a Paris to Dallas and I liked it a lot but didn’t film a lot really enjoyed this btw!

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm traveling right now, but I'll try and take a look when I get home! Keep on creating man. That's the best advice I can give!!! The progress you'll see after a few months of doing it will be immense :)!

  • @cb235
    @cb235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job! I am flying aer Lingus in December, can't wait😀

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope you have a great flight! Where are you headed?

    • @cb235
      @cb235 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LincolnintheAdirondacks going to Newark from Heathrow Via Dublin and back!(the flight is coming up soon,I haven't been on it yet.)

    • @zakkzilla5255
      @zakkzilla5255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cb235 how was your flight? I’m heading to Dublin Ireland from JFK airport NYC. A little nervous…

    • @cb235
      @cb235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zakkzilla5255 It was great! The meals were good and so was the in flight entertainment. The only downside was the man in front of me reclined his seat the whole journey lol

    • @zakkzilla5255
      @zakkzilla5255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LincolnintheAdirondacks HAHA! Glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip. This will be my first flight and I must admit I am extremely nervous. I’ve got this sort of weird paranoia about planes. What do you recommend for someone like me?

  • @Northeast_Planespotting
    @Northeast_Planespotting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I flew Aer Lingus from Boston to Dublin, Dublin to Charles degaul in France and when we had those earbuds in and the pilot went on the intercom it would be like 50X louder then what volume you were originally at 😂😂😂

  • @michelle5042
    @michelle5042 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    heading over on the 2nd always used aer lingus since I was a baby!!!!!!!!!!!! wish flights went straight to belfast! United use to and Norweigan!

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We were interested to hear your thoughts on this airline. We actually enjoyed it and the food wasn't bad. We actually use quite a bit of the inflight, but I don't think we used it there. Whiskey and coke is the way to go.That sucks that they didn't give her a proper meal on the first flight.

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think it’s a great for going to Ireland or even connecting to Europe! I’ll def be recommending in the future

    • @mariusmatei2946
      @mariusmatei2946 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LincolnintheAdirondacks yeah, I've flown across the Atlantic in both, Aer Lingus, and American Airlines; overall, it was an ok experience (to me), in both. For long haul flights, however, my favourite airlines are SAS, and Swiss!

  • @SisterSandwich1622
    @SisterSandwich1622 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to fly with Aer Lingus in July. What was in the low fodmap meal? I was recently advised to go on this diet and am curious to know what they did.

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wifi on Virgine from L.A.X.to L.H.R.wasn't free ,either in EconomyDe Light ! I just flew with them in August/ September. I think they gave you the schedule card & a big lavatory are very nice for an Economy class !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

  • @siobhanmcaleer850
    @siobhanmcaleer850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know I'm late on seeing this video - but I was curious on your experience with carry-on and personal items. Were they strict? The limits for the personal item are crazy small - 10 x 13 x 8 inches - and I was planning on bringing a northface backpack which is more like 17 x 14 x 6 inches. Do you think I'd get away with this if I keep it on the emptier side? I need the backpack for my studies when I get to Dublin anyway and am trying to avoid the bulk it'll create in my checked bag, and am already using a carry on that is within the flight limits.
    Thanks for your time and for the video!

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The personal item is gonna go under your seat, so as long as the bag can be squished down I think you’ll be fine. But, you’re also losing more if your personal space

  • @rene194215
    @rene194215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! I was hoping I could ask a couple questions. Did you find the seats roomy? I am a plus girl and am a little concerned. Also was the flight full?> I’m looking at JFK to Venice in sept. Thanks for the review!!

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! I found the seats to be fine for the journey we took. The flight was mostly full. Probably 95%. The plane is so large though, it really wasn’t bad. I’d recommend it if it’s a significant savings!

  • @tabithawright6317
    @tabithawright6317 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, just joined. I will be flying in June.

  • @duaneowens7777
    @duaneowens7777 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How was the customer service on aer lingus. Did you check in a bag. What was the cost. Were they strict with the checked baggage

  • @elizabethgrace3748
    @elizabethgrace3748 หลายเดือนก่อน

    haha i know im late but thanks for the vid!

  • @FIONA21ful
    @FIONA21ful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I regularly used Aer lingus being a Dubliner living in the UK frequently going home , but nowadays I use Southampton airport as its beside me here in the south and Aer lingus dont fly in here.
    Aer lingus is a decent standard . . and I think your flights were reasonable considering I paid crappy Flybe £325 to fly from Southampton to Dublin on January 1st , a flight that took us 40minutes. $600 for a round trip from the US is cheap!!

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea ,$600 dublinU.S..is cheap !!! I agree 👍 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇮🇪💞

  • @prowelsh56
    @prowelsh56 ปีที่แล้ว

    is this a good choice in economy for soemone 6' 2"? thank you.

  • @SonnyGreenwichJr
    @SonnyGreenwichJr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Lincoln! Too bad we didn't get the chance to meet up! Next time, hope you enjoyed Ireland!
    🇺🇸🇮🇪🇨🇦☮️💪🏽🤠👍🏽☮️🇨🇦🇮🇪🇺🇸

  • @blackfunkydrummer1
    @blackfunkydrummer1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this! Heading to Amsterdam in April, but taking Aer Lingus for the cheaper value. I have a layover in Dublin.

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long is the layover? If it's for a significant amount of time, I'd head into Dublin! haha

    • @blackfunkydrummer1
      @blackfunkydrummer1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha...Right! I think it’s only an hour, so not much time at all to cruise the city. The flight on KLM was direct to Amsterdam, but was $1400.00!

  • @skyviewireland8904
    @skyviewireland8904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aer Lingus have their own branded jet bridge in Newark?

  • @TravelwithNJSteveandSue
    @TravelwithNJSteveandSue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We had this same trip scheduled for June 2020 and had to cancel because of Covid! Maybe next year!

    • @kennyworth007
      @kennyworth007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. Here's hoping we can travel next summer.

  • @JohnSmith-lk8cy
    @JohnSmith-lk8cy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shocking food! Taking my own if I use them.

  • @danielonn2002
    @danielonn2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the Map Feature and set it up so I can have music playing with the Map. If no one is in the middle seat I will keep the middle seat on the Map!

  • @briannasproule362
    @briannasproule362 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg I 'm from Ireland so I use Aer Lingus most of the time unless I'm travelling indirect to the states and those earphones drive me mad!! 🤣

  • @sophielaurenti8846
    @sophielaurenti8846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ireland...I'm so envious.😊

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You should make the trip!! It’s a lovely place

    • @monkeyx17
      @monkeyx17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I live in Ireland. steer clear of dublin. its absolutely awful for tourists. Go to galway and those parts. so much better

    • @fishingisquay4849
      @fishingisquay4849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Completely agree but they should visit dublin for a couple days but don’t stay there

    • @monkeyx17
      @monkeyx17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fishingisquay4849 Yeah maybe for 2 days or so. No more because its a really bad representation of ireland as a whole.

    • @lynnomara601
      @lynnomara601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shlug life agreed!

  • @BudgieQPD
    @BudgieQPD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant wait until next october im going to new york from uk i am going with these i soo cant wait! 😆

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That will be a fun trip! Do you have any big plans once you get to NYC?

    • @BudgieQPD
      @BudgieQPD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lincoln Riddle yes actually we are going to have new york passes so we will be able to do lots, so much better than spain every year 🙃

    • @fizic1682
      @fizic1682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BudgieQPD is that your first time ever being to America

  • @amyrouse5930
    @amyrouse5930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How would you say they are with baggage? Especially carry on restrictions?

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We had no issues. On a random note, I had this big, long gold umbrella I bought while there (it rains a lot lol), and I was worried about being able to take it on the plane... no one said anything lol but yeah, they seem to be on par with other carriers when it comes to carry ons

  • @BobEditz911
    @BobEditz911 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i watched this because im flying to dublin tommrow! looks ok..

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you have a great flight!

    • @BobEditz911
      @BobEditz911 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LincolnintheAdirondacks thanks!

  • @GinaWalters1
    @GinaWalters1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Food was good, seat was comfortable, and we got there on time ...what more could you want! 🙌

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Free WiFi!!!! 😂 How else am I gonna catch up on Gina Walters videos if I don’t have WiFi?!

    • @GinaWalters1
      @GinaWalters1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lincoln Riddle oh yes - of course - forget everything I said. WiFi is the make or break!

    • @stefanpompa7506
      @stefanpompa7506 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes free Wi-Fi.

  • @brendanmaher2002
    @brendanmaher2002 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to live in Malahide. Close to Dublin

  • @unknownj19
    @unknownj19 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have flown aerlingus twice

  • @greek9244
    @greek9244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aer Lingus is great I gotta say

    • @greek9244
      @greek9244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve went on them 4 times long haul to east coast and they are amazing. I also went premium with them and it was almost like business class 😳

  • @1995--
    @1995-- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This flight co. seems very outgoing to satisfy too!

  • @stevehansen932
    @stevehansen932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The seats are so cheap I bought two of them. Thank you for showing me the armrest movement. It looks like it will move high enough for me to tuck my legs under it.

  • @hoosierbackoutdoors1237
    @hoosierbackoutdoors1237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not bad at all. The Jameson looked yummy. 😜

  • @wendywoo2180
    @wendywoo2180 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the upload, I'm flying from Boston to London on Aer Lingus in a few months--never heard of the airline until I made the reservations. Will be flying Jet Blue into Logan, looking forward to my trip and flying on airlines other than Spirit, Delta or American.

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's excited!! I really enjoyed Aer Lingus and have recommened it to numerous people now. It's a bit of a difference experience, so it'll certainly be a nice change of pace!

  • @danielonn2002
    @danielonn2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Virgin gives free alcohol. I have the AMEX card that gives me access to the Virgin Club at SFO so I will be trying it out! 6 Euro is not too bad but I still like it included.

  • @agentxminecraft6909
    @agentxminecraft6909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am literally flying to Dublin in 2 hrs 😂😂😂 thanks man

  • @RoadCone411
    @RoadCone411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the review - just flew Aer Lingus from DUB-JFK yesterday for the first time on a trip where I had flown Virgin Atlantic to London just a few days earlier. I was on the A330-200 (yours was a A330-300, similar but slightly bigger.) The food and IFE were basically the same.
    I'm not sure how I feel about Aer Lingus actually. They were not bad, and I wouldn't avoid them or anything silly like that, but they are also well off the pace of the best transatlantic airlines. Having recently flown across the pond to the British Isles several times, sampling an American B777-300ER, a couple of refurbished British Airways B747s, both a Virgin Atlantic B789 Dreamliner and a B747, and last week, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 (aka 351), I can confidently say that Aer Lingus has the worst hard product of all of them.
    Perhaps I am being picky: the seats are old-fashioned (I didn't know about the USB in the armrest and fiddled with the power socket under the seat to charge my phone) and in general the IFE feels like it is from a different generation. The Aer Lingus IFE is about on par with Virgin's B747s, part of their leisure fleet, which are on their way out in the next few months. They were great in 2005 but in today's age they just don't have the amount of content that the other carriers have on their newer/refurbished aircraft. The moving map, also a favorite of mine, cannot be zoomed in or out or otherwise customized - what you see is what you get. Even VS' old 747s had a fully customizable map! Compare that to the very detailed map screen on Virgin's new A350, and the addition of a tail and nose camera, and it's no comparison. AA's IFE system was fast and offered a ton of content, lots of movies and tv choices by comparison; it was a nice surprise! I hate to say that I felt bored with the Aer Lingus selection but on a seven hour flight, I was running out of things to keep me interested.
    With that, I found the Aer Lingus crew to be friendly and efficient, but I also noticed they spent at least half the flight huddled in the back of the aircraft talking away. How about a second drink service or something else to pass the time? The VS crew came around with hot towels and candies/mints in Economy class, but there were no such extras with the Irish airline. BA seems to be hit or miss but I've had generally very good experiences with them and their service has also been very good, and AA was okay on my flight from Miami with perhaps the best food I've had on any recent crossing.
    Ireland is a beautiful country - although I've yet to properly visit - but the whole Aer Lingus experience was a little dated and not on par with the better airlines. Still, I would definitely fly them again to/from Dublin or Shannon but I wouldn't consider them as a great option for connecting around the rest of Europe. Too many other (better) choices for that. Still, I was happy for yesterday's opportunity to travel with them and your video was on point.

  • @carolinebyrne9392
    @carolinebyrne9392 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE MEALS ISE TO BE A LOT NICER AND YOU GOT A HELL OF A LOT MORE BOUZE

  • @lynnomara601
    @lynnomara601 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oooh I’m new to your channel. Enjoying it though. My son is
    flying out to Dublin tomorrow Xxxx love Jameson’s whisky 🥃

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He will have a great flight and an amazing time in Ireland!!! I’ve got like 5-6 vids on Ireland and I’ll have a new one out in the next few days 😃

    • @krispykid0134
      @krispykid0134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you enjoyed ur flight

  • @danielonn2002
    @danielonn2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    II love the Asian Vegetrarian Meal for Currries or the Hindu non Vegitarian meal!

  • @pedrotiradoanillo2529
    @pedrotiradoanillo2529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Aer lingus best company friendly staff

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I forgot to mention the staff in this video!!! They were excellent

  • @sandykillmer4175
    @sandykillmer4175 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did Holly order the low FODMAP meal? Their website has options like dairy free, kosher, and gluten free, but LF is so much more than that. I am also on the LF diet and will be traveling to Ireland this summer.

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Holly here! I messaged them directly and told them exactly what I could and couldn’t have, and they were very accommodating! Even with some confusion in-flight, they got me sorted. And Ireland is a great place to eat LF! Lots of accommodations!

    • @sandykillmer4175
      @sandykillmer4175 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @sandykillmer4175
      @sandykillmer4175 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any restaurants or stores you’d recommend that were especially helpful? We’re flying into Dublin but will be staying near Killarney.

  • @Ericsicons
    @Ericsicons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how noisy is this aircraft compared to others any comments?

  • @lilypad1213
    @lilypad1213 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You said you're a big guy. Did you have seat belt issues?

  • @patriotsedge6730
    @patriotsedge6730 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just noticed your UK hat. We're from Louisville. How did that "UK" hat go over in Ireland?

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I actually only wore it on this flight haha I grew up in Lawrenceburg, then lived in Lexington while I attended UK. I'm now living in Pennsylvania!

    • @patriotsedge6730
      @patriotsedge6730 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lincoln Riddle right on. We were talking about our UK hats and if it would be a good idea to leave them at home. Our trip isn’t until May. Thanks for responding and Merry Christmas!

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you’ll be fine. These type of hats are typically a dead giveaway that you’re a tourist, but if you don’t mind that, I’d take em!

  • @gazelle9986
    @gazelle9986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fact you’re 5ft 8 and had 2 inch legroom isn’t that good 😂
    I’m flying to the states with Aer Lingus next year and thankfully I’ve claimed a bulkhead seat!

  • @raknoknak
    @raknoknak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never heard someone complaining of "too much" recline on a long haul flight!

  • @NYGiants4Life
    @NYGiants4Life 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait how long into the flight do you get dinner?

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was either 90 minutes or three hours lol I can’t remember which one

    • @Press2GetTheCookie
      @Press2GetTheCookie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cesar 4nier depends how busy the drinks service is. But usually not more than 1:30h after take off.

  • @beccabarnett1598
    @beccabarnett1598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i’m flying with aer lingus to fly to arizona , i’m moving there is it a good air line as i’m so so scared ahah

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’ll have a good flight! What are you moving to AZ for? I’m jealous! I love the landscape there. It’s such a beautiful place.

    • @beccabarnett1598
      @beccabarnett1598 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lincoln Riddle i’m moving as my family lives out there !

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Lincoln!! Cool to see you go on Air Lingus to Ireland.. $600/per person round trip is a great price. Cool that they had pillow and blankets for some comfort. We were wondering if they designed that plane for Leprechauns?? LOLOL If you were only 5'8" and your knees were almost touching the back.. how could you be 6 feet + in that plane?? OMG!! That's crazy that the bathroom didn't work near you guys, and the armrest didn't go all the way up on your seat! Well.. the silver lining.. was at least you got some good chocolate mousse and a pudding cup of water LOL!! Great video and happy travels! Much love!

  • @Press2GetTheCookie
    @Press2GetTheCookie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good review but I have one thing to point out.. you’re talking about having only one drinks service. It’s less than 6h flight. I don’t know any company that has more than one drinks service (some not ever tea or coffee, specially in Europe). There’s also duty free service, which many companies don’t do. They still give you all the drinks you like if you go to them or press the call bell. The more services the more noise and as it’s a night flight ppl just want to sleep.

    • @iNickRivas
      @iNickRivas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He meant during the main meal/dinner service. Most airlines in economy will come with drinks before the dinner, then serve the dinner and come back for a round of second drinks or refills. It’s very cheap and greedy that Aer Lingus despite already only having wine/alcohol for sale, won’t do another round of drinks to get more soda or something with the main meal. Since dinner was served like an hour after the drinks, don’t you think most would have already finished their drink in that one hour? Cheap

    • @Press2GetTheCookie
      @Press2GetTheCookie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iNickRivas, in economy there’s a drinks & pretzels service, meal service, tea and coffee, duty free service, 2 water services, breakfast service. In a 6h flight. Again, like I said, at any time if you ask for a drink you will get whatever you ask for. And most passengers in a night flight just want to go to sleep anyway. No one would want another drinks service… especially if they still get the drinks they ask for at any time 🤷🏻‍♀️ it’s not true that most airlines would do it on a night flight. Maybe Asian airlines do but that’s it.

    • @Press2GetTheCookie
      @Press2GetTheCookie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iNickRivas and meal isn’t served 1h after drinks, it’s served STRAIGHT after. It could be 15 min or 30 min depending on how busy it is but not more

    • @iNickRivas
      @iNickRivas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Press2GetTheCookie he clearly said in the video and replied in the comments it was served an hour after. You need to fly more, I’ve flown them before and never will again, they are very cheap, cheaper than what you pay for. And you will not get more soda or juice if you ask, I’ve seen them say only water on request. Most airlines would not do that, I’ve flown BA, AA, Lufthansa etc across and they all include wine not separate and do more drink rounds (you can find reviews like this one for other airlines on similar night flights), all during the night transatlantic flights.

    • @iNickRivas
      @iNickRivas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Press2GetTheCookie he clearly said meal took more than an hour after drinks and replied to some comments as well 🤣like I said I’ve flown this and meal time does take an hour or so after the drink gets to you. It’s not them being lazy and waiting, but rather the time it takes to roll out everything, which is why other airlines will do the food and directly behind the drink kart again.

  • @teresitadaniel2776
    @teresitadaniel2776 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know if your armrest went up?

  • @gerarddeegan1164
    @gerarddeegan1164 ปีที่แล้ว

    Their are 50 of us traveling to ireland and dublin😊

  • @llouiissaa
    @llouiissaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    did the blanket cost something?

    • @johnzond
      @johnzond 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No you always get a blanket and pillow on transatlantic flights with aer Lingus free of charge

    • @worm3598
      @worm3598 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnzond do you keep the blanket afterwards or is it only for the duration of the flight

  • @gareth3152
    @gareth3152 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Were any of the cabin crew Irish? It's becoming a rarity now.

  • @ehJoe
    @ehJoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Canadian water in a plastic pudding cup, c'mon Canada is that what we want to be know for ...eh !!!!!
    Chocolate Mousse all the way eh.

    • @ehJoe
      @ehJoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looking forward to these Lincoln, top of the morning to ya 🤙

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha they should be “Canada’s finest” on there 😂

    • @ehJoe
      @ehJoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LincolnintheAdirondacks noticed since I edit I loose the heart

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eh Joe fixed ❤️ lol

    • @stefanpompa7506
      @stefanpompa7506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like Aer lingus and l like WI-FI WITH AER LINGUS.

  • @declan7293
    @declan7293 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s a the old design / livery

  • @grahamreilly1
    @grahamreilly1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many drink services would you expect to come through the cabin on a through-the-night flight when most people are trying to sleep? You got a drink service, dinner service and breakfast service on a six hour flight. Not sure why you’d be expecting any more than that tbh?

    • @iNickRivas
      @iNickRivas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He meant during the main meal/dinner service. Most airlines in economy will come with drinks before the dinner, then serve the dinner and come back for a round of second drinks or refills. It’s very cheap and greedy that Aer Lingus despite already only having wine/alcohol for sale, won’t do another round of drinks to get more soda or something with the main meal. Since dinner was served like an hour after the drinks, don’t you think most would have already finished their drink in that one hour? Cheap

    • @grahamreilly1
      @grahamreilly1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iNickRivas I know what he meant. Most airlines actually don’t come through with the bar a second time. Not anymore. Not even the likes of Emirates.

  • @kevinphelan3907
    @kevinphelan3907 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m half Irish

  • @Watfordfc2030
    @Watfordfc2030 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve flown across the Atlantic many times and never ever had to pay for alcohol and that’s economy class also so that’s a first . I guess to keep costs down but I think that’s poor . Aer Lingus are actually pretty decent but this flight I thought wasn’t great if honest . Didn’t load her meal disgusting filth around power sockets etc . I know having a negative opinion isn’t great but honestly a lot better products out there

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All fair points! The flight back was much better than this one, but I didn’t record it :/ lol The best flight I’ve ever had across the Atlantic was surprisingly with United Airlines from EWR to LHR. The worst flight? With United Airlines from LHR to EWR lol

    • @Watfordfc2030
      @Watfordfc2030 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lincoln Riddle Enjoyed your video my friend so not all negative lol 👍

    • @scottbrady6795
      @scottbrady6795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watford Fc I think the policy of having to pay for alcohol in economy class is changing soon. I believe economy class passengers will get complimentary (limited) use of the WiFi too

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 ปีที่แล้ว

    $600/round trip U.S.IRELAND is super !!! 👍👍👍✈️But,they should've given you more water !! 💧 I'd love to fly to Ireland someday soon with Aer Lingus !!! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇮🇪✈️

  • @mexicanbeautyqueen7988
    @mexicanbeautyqueen7988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is a weird question…. do the seat smelled reason why I’m asking is because they can’t really wipe the seats if they’re cloth.

  • @TheMary117
    @TheMary117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aer lingus landing in to Dublin Airport

  • @user-pl2th5wj2h
    @user-pl2th5wj2h 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lays crisps(chips)Best in the World.

  • @mollym461
    @mollym461 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you get free alcohol?

  • @GinaWalters1
    @GinaWalters1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pudding cup of water!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @LincolnintheAdirondacks
      @LincolnintheAdirondacks  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol I had literally never seen that before!!! May never see it again 😂

    • @GinaWalters1
      @GinaWalters1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lincoln Riddle i see it a lot - I flew United long haul the other week - and they gave me pudding cup water!

  • @seankelly9447
    @seankelly9447 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You dont haveto wait for drink service....you can ask for a drink anytime.....and you never add coke to whisky

  • @v7xclone205
    @v7xclone205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The number 1 reason you should go to ireland because we make our own toilet paper

  • @brendanmaher2002
    @brendanmaher2002 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pinkys out aha Royal to the Soil