Aerlingus is the private airline from Irlandia. This Airline company was born in 1936. Aerlingus itself is the abbrevation from “Aer Loingeas” that in Irlandian language means “Airline”. This airline company is situated in Dublin, Irlandia. This airline was actually born from Oneworld alliance which already given all the comapny share to aerlingus on 31 March, 2007. This airline is a well-known company in Irlandia since they strated their debut in 1936.
At the first time it is made, this airline was born on 15 April 1936. It’s inaugural flights held on 27th
May 1936 from Dublin to Bristol, England. This flight used De Havilland DH.84 Dragon as its aircrafts. This aircrafts also called by “Iolar” that means eagle. At the next events, this company brought several aircrafts such as
- De Havilland DH.86 Express
- De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
- Lockheed 14
- Douglas DC-3
- Etc
This airline grew significanly day by day by the increasement of people’s willingness to go around the world easily. Unfortunately, this airline company had to stop operating for a while in the World War 2 era.
After the world war events finished, Aer Lingus started to operate again using its first flight to London on 9 November, 1945. At this time, Aer lingus also introduced their new uniform for the cabin staff. In the early 1950, this company introduced the new commercial routes to Brussels, Amsterdam, and Rome. This expansion finally made this airline brought Vickers Viscount and Bristol 170 Freighter. The new powerful aircrafts for their world-wide air transport which covered the flights until 1957.
The company’s expansion finally lead to their first ocean accross flights on 28th April, 1958. This flights also begann the Jet Era in which the company started to use Boeing 720 to go to New York and Boston that has been sucessfuly done at that time. Looked at their previous success, this company decided to complete their collection with Boeing 707 that finished its operational in 1980s. Around 1960s, Aer lingus also brought Boeing 37 and BAC One-eleven.
In the early 1970, Aer Lingus received their 3 airplane of Boeing 747 for their translantic flights. Even though one of them finally be loaned to another company because it was consider to be poorly economics aircrafts. In the early 1984, this company retired Boeing 747 and BAC One – eleven. Even though there were some aircrafts be retired at that time, Aer Lingus created their company’s branch called by Aer lingus Commuter. This small company handled the flights to domestic city which doesn’t need Jet airplane.
This company stable growth finally brought this airline to be successful airline which is well known in today’s world. The recent news about this company was there was a program to save some outcomes started from 2009. This strategy was taken to renew their aircrafts for more challanging world and needs. One of their goals was buying Airbus A330 Enhanced and Airbuss A350 XWB in which will be started operating around 2011 -2015.
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Brian Warnock
2017-11-10 05:50:58
Dublin to Alicante. To start I decided to bring my wife on a short break of 5 nights to Alicante for our upcoming 10 year wedding anniversary.I thought that I would book a holiday with 2 of our friends and without the kids which is the first time ever. We booked flights to Alicante flying from and back to Belfast for the 21-26 Sept 17 only to be emailed that due to operational commitments that the flights are cancelled. We got compensated and sorted things out, no big deal. We book for Dublin and arrive that day nearly 4 hours early only to be told that due to technical faults our flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours give or take. We got over that as going on a holiday even though we knew that because of their delay we were going to miss out on a full night in our apartment. The real mess started when we boarded the plane.
Nathaniel Altman
2017-11-10 05:50:11
Budapest to Dublin. Our flight was fully booked. Check-in was slow, but boarding was easy and we left on time. The plane hadn't been cleaned properly. There were papers on the floor and my travel magazine had a wad of chewing gum in it. The cabin staff was pleasant and welcoming: the flight itself was okay. However, the airline does not offer free refreshments, and one must pay over 2 Euros for even a bottle of water.
Houlihan
2017-11-10 05:48:59
Dublin to London Heathrow in Flex class, connecting to Bahrain. Flight delayed by 40 minutes due to slot delay. Arrived to LHR and made up some time with a 90 minute connection time from T2 to T4. I will say the crew were great with the Cabin supervisor being very efficent, friendly and professional. Arrived Bahrain no bag, this is the second time I have flown Aer Lingus and they have lost the bags both times. Not good enough if you paying nearly 400 euro for a ticket on such a short flight, Bag has just arrived to Bahrain but alas late for my meeting so I am sitting here in jeans and a T shirt. Last time I fly them as per last time bags went missing for 3 days on a 4 day trip and got zero response or compensation from them. Also as per many others avoiding LHR like the plague for connections.
Niels Verburg
2017-11-10 05:37:01
Amsterdam to Hartford via Dublin. Very dissatisfied with the way Aer Lingus handled my lost luggage. After returning to Amsterdam noticed my luggage wasn't there. Contacted Aer Lingus who told me they would take care of it and that I would be reimbursed for 60 euro per day. After two days finally got my luggage. Since then (februaru 2017!) I have been busy with getting my reimbursement. Tried it through multiple email and even more phone calls. Every time the same answer: "we are working on it, you will here from us" what never happens. Really bad service and the reason I will not fly again with Aer Lingus.
D Mealen
2017-11-10 05:34:16
Toronto to Dublin. A very respectable transatlantic offering. Decent seats and IFE. Leg room is about average and food service is relatively good. My only complaint would be that you can’t select seats if you’ve booked through an agency. Seems like a missed opportunity to charge for exit row seats or other upgrades.
John Stansfield
2017-11-10 05:32:56
San Francisco to London Heathrow via Dublin. Very good transatlantic flights with Aer Lingus. Outbound from London to Chicago via Dublin, returning from SFO. Turned up early for the outbound flight at LHR and was immediately asked if I wanted to be bumped up to the earlier departure to DUB, which I was grateful for as I had a fairly tight connection and was transiting via US Pre-clearance there. I was impressed by the standard of amenities onboard and the professionalism of all crews
Susan James
2017-11-10 05:30:10
Dublin to Los Angeles. The airline has less frills than most but I experienced economy outbound and inbound business. I would have to say business class is much better. The flight attendants in the business class cabin are attentive and helpful when you need something. The food was fine but I think the second meal could of been improved. The choice of wine was good. Flat seats were comfortable as most business class seats go. I am glad I upgraded and was able too. Aer Lingus staff are very helpful at the check in Kiosks.
Birkner
2017-11-10 05:29:13
Dublin to Düsseldorf. Great flight. The boarding was perfectly on time and because I had a checked bag priority boarding was free also the seat selection for every seat on the plane, so I chose the seat 1F which included extra leg room. However the was no included free drinks or snacks on board and because I booked last minute the flight was quite expensive. Otherwise I recommend this airline!
Thomas
2017-11-10 05:28:04
I traveled onboard Aer Lingus flight 136 to Dublin last night. The experience was excellent and professional from check-in to landing into Dublin Airport. The ground crew were excellent. The onboard experience was wonderful with fantastic cabin crew who warmly greeted all passengers as they boarded the aircraft. My seat of 11-C was very comfortable with plenty of legroom. The service was excellent throughout the flight. Beverages kept flowing throughout the flight. The meal service was excellent. I have to say it was the best flight I have had and I greatly appreciate flying with my country's flag carrier. Aer Lingus, please keep up the great service.
Ciro
2015-08-15 21:58:12
Aer Lingus is a great airline if you're looking to fly on the cheap, especially between Ireland and some of the more touristy cities in Europe like Milan or Barcelona, or to the Canary Islands. You should, though, pay special attention to their cabin baggage allowance policy or else you might have to pay a pretty penny to check your oversized bag at the gate! If you have several bags to check, I'd suggest doing it online ahead of time as Aer Lingus offers discounts for bags checked via their website rather than at the airport. If you're flying to the US, though, don't worry as they let you check a bag for free.
J K.
2015-08-15 21:57:11
Thus far all has gone well with this Irish based carrier but time will tell in a few hours when I ship across from a holiday to Bruges... there may be an update when I come back.
Aer Lingus is one of Ireland's largest carriers and doesn't fit with the usually budget crowd but is probably a step down from someone larger like BA, that said I've had no problems so far.
We booked our flights online, to Bruges. £255 for two return flights to Brussels airport (the main international and not the glorified bus shelter Ryanair fly into)
Quite quick and efficient thus far - all has gone well. Their weight limits are reasonable and it was 30euros for my case which isn't too bad considering some of the ridiculous prices the budget airlines charge.
Michael
2015-07-29 12:19:07
A horrible airline with a horrible website and horrible change fees--80 Euro for selecting a different time less than an hour after booking. I will be flying KLM in the future.
Rose
2015-07-29 12:18:16
Flew Aer Lingus 2013 to New York for Christmas & going to New York for Christmas 2015 with Aer Lingus best airline i have been with.
John
2015-07-29 12:06:42
My father and I flew Economy from JFK to DUB, and Business from DUB to JFK. Both flights were on the A330, all new plane. Economy was great, food was the enhanced steak and was great !! seats were comfortable and In flight entertainment was good too. We flew Premier on the return.. WOW ! We had a fantastic flight with new flat beds and a great Lamb Stew and fantastic crew. They have got it down and the Irish hospitality flowed !! Bravo Aer Lingus !!
Kevin
2015-07-29 12:05:49
I use Aer Lingus quite a lot. Im always happy with the service. Very young air fleet always on time. Thanks Aer Lingus
Gary P.
2015-07-29 12:05:17
Recently took a trip that involved 6 flights with 3 transfers in Dublin. 3 of the 6 flights were late so we had to run like animals through the Dublin airport to make the connecting flight. Aer Lingus may have economical fares, but the service is what suffers from it. The only positive thing I can say is that the flight entertainment was good as was the food. If it's only cost you're looking for-have a good flight.
Paul
2015-07-29 12:04:38
LGW to DUB. Old cramped ex-Iberia A319/A320 with horribly unconfortable 'recaro' seats and no legroom. Grumpy cabin crew. Plane went technical before take off. Rebooking was a joke. One staff member at the ticket counter at LGW. Took hours. Overnighted at Sofitel LGW courtesy of Aer Lingus - nice hotel. Flight next day was equally chaotic and was 1 hour late leaving. No explanation or apology.
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