When the booking is completed, our system will automatically. Aer lingus, irelands largest airline, is one of the most popular ways to get to dublin and beyond. In our first trip report you find all you need to know about the hard product what. From 1 july 2019, members will no longer be able to earn qantas points on flights with an ei flight number or operated by air lingus. Aer lingus will begin flying fullyflat business class seats daily between dublin and london across october 2019, courtesy of its new longrange airbus a321lr jets. However the first option that appears is seat selection. Classic flight reward our most popular and best value reward flight option. The big downside, however, is that aer lingus still only offers angled lieflat seats in their business class cabin, while ive spoiled lately with americans new flagship first class and business class seats, deltas full lie flat seats going to milan and even domestic travel. For some reason, aer lingus business award seats on most routes are not displayed on the qantas website. Aer lingus airlines was established in 15 april 1936, commenced operations in 27 may 1936. Aer lingus and jet airways are no longer qantas partners since july and april 2019.
Alcoholic beverages and welcome champagne also served complimentary audiovideo on demand, usb ports and in seat power. How to book an award flight from the us to ireland on aer lingus. Aer lingus is the flag carrier airline of ireland and the secondlargest airline in ireland. How to book aer lingus using qantas points australian. But to redeem qantas points for aer lingus business class, youll probably have to call qantas. Exclusive aer lingus partnership with the qantas frequent flyer program will end on july 1 2019, when the airlines part ways and the ability to earn and redeem qantas points on irelands national airline is withdrawn. On european flights you can book standard seats, choice seats at the front of the plane that entitle you to priority boarding, extra legroom exit seats, and on some flights, business class premium seats.
Aer lingus seat pitch measurements will vary depending on aircraft type. The ultimate guide to searching for airline award space 2020. Aer lingus checkin best airplane seats seatmaestro. Relevant european or transatlantic policies shall apply to itineraries booked as separate reservations. British airways executive club has a distance based award chart, and flights under 3,000 miles cost 12,500 avios oneway in economy or 25,000 avios oneway in business. Standard seat selection is complimentary for customers who are. Classic flight reward seats must be booked at least 24 hours before scheduled departure unless booking on qantas. Children up to 2 years old 24 months, are not required to have their own seat. How to pick your aer lingus seats on an avios booking. Seat pitch is defined as the space between a point on one seat and the same point on the seat in front of it. On the 2 nd october 1995, the last aer lingus boeing 747 flight touched down. Using qantas points to book aer lingus flights will remain possible until june 30 2019, for travel through to june 2020 so if youre planning.
In july i booked a flight from seattle heathrow stopover and then heathrow dublin on the aer lingus website. Youll be allocated a seat at check in but if youve a preference for where you would like to sit, prebook your seat in advance of your flight. I am travelling alone and dont want to pay extra to book a seat but when i click continue. I am flying to ireland in 2 weeks with aerlingus and have been trying to check in for the last week. Call aer lingus at 18004747424 or visit an aer lingus customer service agent on your day of departure. Do i have an assigned seat when i book my trip online. Classic flight reward seats must be booked at least 24 hours before scheduled departure unless booking on where reward bookings may be booked.
In addition, aer lingus airlines also offers longhaul flights from the united kingdom to destinations in the middle east, southeast asia and australia. You earn qantas points based on where you fly, and the fare purchased, on eligible fares and flights wth aer lingus. Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus. How to book aer lingus flights with british airways avios. It marked 25 years of continuous service by the queen of the skies, with the aircraft being replaced by the incoming a330. From 23 may it will cost 10 to pre book a seat in the first five rows, an exit seat will cost 15, and all. Booking seats for british air flight booked thru aer.
I have received an email saying i should prebook my seats at a fee to guarantee we get to sit together. The only circumstances i would pre book seats would be emergency exit seats and only then i would do it if it was a long flight or if i was a particularly tall person. Quite possibly the best part of this is that aer lingus business class is already an amazing use of miles. Aer lingus a321neo lieflat business class for dublin. Aer lingus was the first airline to operate the a330 under etops across the north atlantic, paving the way for its future fleet configuration. Often, the best way to book award tickets is not on the same airline you want to fly. When you book your reservation online, you will be asked to select a preference, window or aisle. After a nice weekend in new york, it was time to leave. With the aer lingus mobile app passengers can check in and retrieve their boarding pass via their smartphone. For aer lingus journeys between north america and the u. Another advantage to using united miles is booking nonstop flights from the west coast to ireland. Tpg contributor richard kerr shows you how to book award travel on aer lingus utilizing a variety of partners.
Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there. The best websites for searching oneworld award availability. So the very best time to book seats on qantas metal using qantas points is at the absolute start of the schedule. Add in free 24 hour cancellation on most flights and youll be able to book your next trip with confidence. Aer lingus airline partners mileage plan alaska airlines. Qantas will still accept retrospective points claims for aer lingus flights taken prior to 30 june 2019 until the end of june 2020. Fly from kastrup airport on aer lingus with the help of travelocity to spend less time worrying about finding the.
Aer lingus flights became a more interesting option for uk travellers following the establishment of a base at gatwick airport in 2008. Aer lingus flights from north america to dublin or shannon cost 30,000 miles oneway in economy. You can book flights on these airlines through the qantas website. If you want to redeem aadvantage miles or other rewards to book a flight. Aer lingus is introducing a new charge to pre book seats on shorthaul flights. You can also still redeem points for travel on aer lingus beyond 1 july, as long as your award booking is ticketed by the end of june. Aer lingus reservation office in cape town, south africa.
You must, however, inform aer lingus that you will be traveling with an infant on your lap and pay 10% of the applicable adult fare plus taxes. Founded by the irish government, it was privatised between 2006 and 2015 and it is now a subsidiary of international airlines group iag, the parent company of british airways, iberia and vueling. Hi i have booked uk ireland return flights with aer lingus for my family. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to the qantas points required for classic flight rewards. I have now moved to my travel insurer for recovery of damage costs. I booked a qantas darwinbrisbane flight in feb for aug departure, and immediately went to secure an exit row seeing as im tall and travelling. Until the carrier joins with british airways and iberia in using avios next year, it still requires a bit of savvy to book award flights. Qantas and united seem to habitually show 4 seats available in business class when only 2 are actually available.
Aer lingus is, by far, one of the best airlines to book with british airways avios. Booking aer lingus with points and miles the points guy. We make it easy for you to book qantas reservations. Aer lingus aerclub how does one select seats booked dubcph on a few weeks ago paid for a ticket that includes baggage allowance, seat assignment etc. Have tried to select my seat on multiple times no luck so far. It left a very sour taste and i would not travel aer lingus again nor can recommend this airline. How to use qantas points for flights with qantas partners point. Book now this indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as alaska airlines. Aer lingus new business class a330 unveiled one mile at. Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here. You have to call in to use avios to book on aer lingus you cant book it online, and when youre given a confirmation number, thats the british airways confirmation number, so its no good when trying to pick seats on aer lingus. I followed up 9 times over 2 months and still no response.
Aer lingus axes qantas, cathay partnerships australian. Best points and miles for aer lingus business class in 2018. On board aer lingus aer lingus offers economy class seating and service on all of its flights and business class on its long haul transatlantic flights. Qantas, aer lingus end frequent flyer partnership executive traveller. Get a view inside the a330 allaisleaccess business class cabin, have a look at the food served onboard and find how. With far lower taxes and charges than redeeming for british airways flights, and with a superior business class seat, it is something that all head for points readers should be. After all, simply knowing youre flying with your favorite carrier can make for a comfortable flight. Travelling with children and individuals with autism. Klm and air france reward seats on selected codeshare routes are. Aer lingus to package lounge access and front row seats. On the earning side, qantas cardholders can collect qantas points on eligible aer lingus airfares for travel up to and including june 30 2019, although flights flown from. Fly from fontanarossa airport on aer lingus with the help of travelocity to spend less time worrying about finding the. Necessary to prebook seats with aer lingus air travel forum.
Knowing your preference, we feature a vast selection of qantas flights, allowing you to fly to your designated destination with your top choice airline. Aer lingus business class is an amazing use of british airways avios. Qantas points can be earned on eligible fares and flights with aer lingus up to 30 june 2019. Expedia offers flights from kiv airport on multiple airline carriers, and makes it easy and affordable for you to book low cost chisinau flights. You can select your seat on qantas operated flights after making a booking.
For passengers who have booked flights via a travel agency or aer lingus call centre, web checkin will become available 30 hours before the departure time. The bottom line here is that there are many ways to book airline award tickets. Aer lingus to package lounge access and front row seats with new aerspace product 7 may 2019 by jenni reid aer lingus will introduce a new product on shorthaul flights from september. Qantas first class this is the number one way qantas members would like to use their points, but also one of the most difficult. For example, if you want to book cathay pacific, youd be best served searching on british airways to find award availability. Its possible to book aer lingus award flights in economy on the qantas website. Not only do they offer one of the cheapest fights to europe 12,500 miles, but they also dont tack on the astronomical fuel surcharges that ba does.
Aer lingus, 1 888 474 7424 aeroflot, 1 888 340 6400. I realized this was phantom space when i went to book it and only 2 seats were truly available. Above youll find some useful information about chisinaus airport that can help you in planning your next trip. Whether you are seeking aer lingus business class flights, want the luxury of first class or a simply flying economy. Its easy to book aer lingus with united miles, as shows availability for aer lingusoperated flights. Aer lingus baggageralated customer services is appalling 0. Back in march, aer lingus invited travelskills along for the maiden voyage of a big green a330 outfitted with its new lieflat business class seat and enhanced service. Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lieflat business class seats and are 22 inches wide.
Economy class seats on both short and long haul flights are a standard width of 17 inches with a pitch of 32 inches between seats. The comfortable internationalgrade business class will easily trump conventional eurobusiness seats, even on this quick 80 minute dash. The return flight was a bit of a treat, and i had used 110,000 of my qantas frequent flyer points to get the two seats, as qantas and aer lingus still have a relationship together despite aer lingus no longer being a. Fly to ireland, to britain, europe and north america including canada with us as well as find hotels and more. Aer lingus flights from kastrup airport from travelocity. You can use your qantas points on aer lingus for a. Wifi available on the a330 22 inch seats transform into. It is the fourth part of my series on how you can redeem avios on aer lingus for long haul flights to the us and canada. Canapes, hot lunch, dessert and cheese plus evening snack served on flights from ireland. Children under 2 must either sit in laps or in seats.
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