Ahh... the halcyon days of a semi-state Aer Lingus. 20 years ago - it could have cost you 300 euro to fly to the UK - about 1000 euro at a guess if you adjust for inflation. No cheap flights no matter when you booked. You wanted a one-way ticket - then costed you more than the return. Your stay didn't include a Saturday - then that was extra as well.So much for privatisation.
Fuel costs have gone up haven't they? Still worth the premium over Ryanair I reckon.
Having travelled with Ryanair a number of times this year I have to say I couldn't tell the difference between it's service and that of Aer Lingus. Give me 1c flights every time rather than inflated prices for a service from Aer Lingus that no longer exists.
I had the misfortune to fly Aer Lingus to Chicago and onward to SF with American Airlines last year. The AL leg was terrible for lots of reasons. Certainly a lot worse than our normal itinerary of BA from London to SF. The latter is much more preferable - apart from a single long flight the service on BA (even with their own cost cutting) puts AL in the shade and always has in my experience. I'm looking forward to the direct Dublin-SF route later in the year with mixed feelings and hoping that the reduction in travelling/transfer/waiting around time will compensate for what I expect to be the hassles that go with AL on long haul routes compared to others.1) Aer-Lingus have nicer seats - reclining with decent head rest (very important when trying to sleep).
1) Aer-Lingus have nicer seats - reclining with decent head rest (very important when trying to sleep).
Reclining seats are an absolute nuisance. I have been on the receiving end of the selfish person in front of me where their seat was stuck in my face for the duration of the flight. Absolutely no consideration for the person sitting behind. Except for long long haul these reclining seats should be banned altogether.
Yes, it drives me mad when people recline their seats right into your face, on planes with very short seat pitch. Especially when people just bang their seat back, instead of lowering it gently - you could end up with your tea/wine all over you.
Last weekend, the person in front did just this, and there was so little room, I couldnt even open my book. So I explained to the person behind me and apologised and lowered my seat back a few inches. They then did the same - so there was a ripple affect of everyone putting their seat back.
Yes, it drives me mad when people recline their seats right into your face, on planes with very short seat pitch. Especially when people just bang their seat back, instead of lowering it gently - you could end up with your tea/wine all over you.
Last weekend, the person in front did just this, and there was so little room, I couldnt even open my book. So I explained to the person behind me and apologised and lowered my seat back a few inches. They then did the same - so there was a ripple affect of everyone putting their seat back.
I can see Willie Walshe and Mick O'Leary thinking - hmmm, right to recline = €10 charge for the punter!Any Airlines reading this take note please.