Aer Lingus review: A330-200 Dublin to Los Angeles
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- Опубліковано 18 лис 2019
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Just a day after my Ryanair flight from London to Dublin, it was time to call it a wrap on this trip and head home. Aer Lingus to Los Angeles was the obvious choice, and I was very much looking forward to trying this airline for the very first time.
This is footage from EI145, A330-200 service from DUB to LAX. Aircraft registration was EI-DUO, and my seat was 33G.
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Word on the street is that SANspotter is still talking about that 3000 calorie Irish breakfast.
either that or the taxi from Heathrow to Stansted
He definitely loved and regretted that breakfast
No one forced him to eat the breakfast. Was it such a hardship to wait a few minutes for the ice cream to soften?
you were put downstairs in order to clear pre clearance
Yup, exactly this. In Dublin for direct flights to the US via Aer Lingus, you get the benefit of pre-clearance so you can walk off of the plane without having to go through border control again.
He should stop complaining 🙄 It is not a ‘Basement’ !!
Yeah he is annoying me by saying that
C_JH Aer Dingus
@@JamesM-ey9lp Indeed, it's ground floor.
That salmon looks so good 😩
A little wet 😅 but yes - it was fantastic!
u look good ;)
@@sanspotter You can't give a positive without adding a negative ??
Excellent choice.
@A Shambolic Enthusiasthuh ?? don't be so daft -
I’m flying Aer Lingus later this year.I like the fact that you showed boarding, with the baggage/personal items. This gives me some idea of how strict the airline is when it comes to the size of personal items. The website states one thing and obviously they are not that strict! Thank you.
How was the service ? I'm flying them in business next year
Love the way your videos are filmed and narrated! Favourite aviation channel/ trip report channel out of them all :)
Thanks so much Sam!
I love flying to USA from Dublin airport.. especially on aer Lingus!! So easy and great food, service and seats
I LOVE Aer Lingus! And flying through Ireland is awesome because of pre clearance to the US 🇺🇸
Now you mention it, they definitely are missing a trick on the mood lighting! Great vid as always Scott
Thanks Neil! A few others have mentioned that they do it for special occasions, so...I guess I’m gonna have to fly them again during a “special” occasion. 😆
SANspotter so it wasn’t special enough that you were on that flight?
Scott if you went thru preclearance in Dublin, they seperate after preclearance as they treat the flight as us domestic
Yup, and it was really nice arriving at LAX as if it was a domestic flight. 👍🏻
SANspotter How was the pre clearance not mentioned in the video at departures? A huge feature that very few airports have and a huge part of the airport and airline model. Is also totally logical explanation of being downstairs first? Seems like a total miss for the viewer!
Shannon is another US pre-clearance airport
I think Ireland is bit different to the USA than other countries they know America is irish
Loved the music choice in this one... very “happy travel” sounding imo. Great video as usual!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Same! I actually tracked it down. The song is called “Detour” by Ealot
Great video as always Scott!!!!!!!!
Thank you! 😎👍🏻
As always a great review. I wasn't sure what to expect with Aer Lingus but it looks better than my impressions of it were.
Thanks! I wasn’t sure what to expect either but I came away impressed.
Only two current A333 can make LAX from DUB. Two more due in 2020 and the route moves to A333.
The newer A333 are 242T and have crew rest. Older ones have no crew rest etc
27 liked this without using their brains that it's a A330 not a A333.
KING KARANVEER A333 = A330-300
To my understanding the A330-300s couldn't go that far
Motion Mode - Flight and Train Travel Reports IKR, the A330 is the last aircraft you’d expect to fly on flights these long but interestingly, a lot of the Chinese airlines use A330s on 14 hour flights to California.
@@FrecciaNeraM36 -200 Have slightly shorter body in return for larger fuel tanks, -300 longer body but lightly smaller fuel tanks. Thats why they pull one -300 off the Atlantic routes to fly Dublin to Malaga, Spain in the summer months to deal with the extra demand very efficiently.
I was glad to watch right until the end- its a fantastic video!
The best part about flying Aer Lingus is the general banter on board the plane. Literally every time it’s so chill and fun.
Pre-clearance is awesome, but yeah they could have it bigger and with a few more amenities
I must admit this is one of the best flight video’s ever seen… normally we fly KLM but in May we flight for the first time with Aer Lingus from AMS to SFO. Awesome music in this video btw
Hi Tazaki! What a coincidence - I'm planning also a return flight from AMS to SFO in May this year. How was your experience last year? Thanks!
Wow one of your best videos to date! This airline has been on my “not sure” list till this video, so ty! As others said, that salmon looked awesome.
Thanks Jo! Definitely fly Aer Lingus if you can (and do try the salmon 😆).
I’ve been a subscriber for awhile and love the style of your vlogs. Music, edits and narration are top notch. Keep it going! Hope to bump into you on a flight one of these days.
Thanks Jay - maybe it’ll happen someday!
What a lovely airline and totally surprised me . Superb as always and lol forward to your next video cheers sir 👍
Thanks! They surprised me too. 😃👍🏻
Oh ye of little faith........
Gerarda Cronin you are correct my friend and shame on me lol
Can i just say, how on earth do you only have 25K subs? The effort you put into your videos is amazing. I love the dedication to your shots, i LOVE the commentary and your sometimes your dull sarcasm(lol), and i really appreciate the work you put into your videos. I have watched tons of airline review channels like Paul Stewart, Noel Philips, and even Sam Chui, and while they are all good UA-camrs and their content is great, I somehow always end up coming back to you and there is something in your videos that makes me want more. Really great work Scott, you deserve more appreciation. Keep up the amazing content 😄
Right on target…...
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words (and encouragement). All of us aviation vloggers bring something unique to the table, and I’m just glad there are people like you who are enjoying my content!
SANspotter you are very welcome sir! I’m glad I found your channel! Keep up the amazing work!!
I agree. You're more interesting than the dude in flannel shirts and more humble than the other dudes who only fly business.
Nobody: nothing
SanSpotter: my 3000 calorie Irish breakfast
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great review we as a small country needs all the goodwill we can get.
They do have green mode lighting but they only turn it on for special occasions
You're downstairs cause of pre US customs. Thank me later?
Flew American Airlines to Philadelphia last week from Dublin, basic ticket but an excellent experience. Well fed well entertained brilliant staff. Glad you had a good experience with Aer Lingus 👍🏻
I love flying with Aer Lingus! Ordered their nice meal through the app and it was wonderful. Nice to get that meal first! Enjoy watching your travels! xoxo from South Mississippi
Thanks Tammy! Those meals are pretty good, and being served first definitely is a plus. 👍🏻
Hey Scott, I love your channel because your videos have a very good economy and premium cabin balance. Not everyone can always afford to be on premium cabins.
Thanks! I do have some business class reviews coming soon, but there will always be economy stuff on my channel. 👍🏻
I love ur videos! They’re saving my quarantine hahah
I see rugby is being played on the tv at Dublin International. Terrific trip you had on Aer Lingus! Terrific catches! I hope to fly on Aer Lingus once this pandemic is over.
Great review as always :)
I think it really depends on your luck but the cabin crew can really make your flight so much more enjoyable, I was on a flight to Orlando last summer and the cabin crew were absolutely lovely and really seemed to love what they did. Everything was done with a sincere smile and few jokes in the mix as well
Hey sans potter I love your videos , keep up the good work !!
Thanks Aditya!
Great report, pleased to hear you enjoyed your journey with Aer Lingus.
As for the A330-200 on this route, they come from a time when it was the only A330 model capable of west cost operation and Aer Lingus configured them as such; crew rests, early entertainment systems etc. These days the A330-300 is far more capable and later models delivered to Aer Lingus are regularly on the daily SFO and will be added to LAX daily from next summer.
Also, green mood lighting does exist on Aer Lingus but for some reason it's only used at certain times and flights or for "special occasions" like St Patrick's Day.
Thanks Kevin! Good info! 👍🏻
And I think you will find the Aer Lingus own the older A330s outright - no lease. So I guess they have calculated that is pays to sweat their own asset rather than pay "dead" money for better match.
Have flown Aer Lingus many many times over the years since I was 5! Yes that is aging me!
The one thing I always looked forward to was the Irish breakfasts when I flew from London to Cork. At that time they were free and unfortunately now you have to pay for them, but it always set the mood for my trip "home!"
Other things I loved about flying Aer Lingus was hearing the Irish accents and Gaelic again!
Then ultimately, flying through the clouds as we're about to land and seeing the patchwork quilt of green fields spreading out beneath me!
God bless, happy flying and love your videos!🤗☘️
PS-San Diegan here too!🏖️⛵
I LOVE Aer Lingus! Flew with them across the Atlantic a few times, and transited via Dublin, had the best lounge soup and absolutely the BEST inflight meal!!! And I flew their 757, a very interesting and unforgettable experience indeed.
Will be flying Aer Lingus in 2 days heading to Manchester, UK. Your video was very helpful. Thanks👍🏾
I flew with them to and from the USA last Xmas and new year and i was surprised by them, they were better than i thought but they did lose my checked luggage on the both legs.
Glad your pre landing snack was good as mine was inedible on both legs. I'd fly with them again but i won't go out of my way too. Great video as usual!
Lost luggage on both legs?! Ouch. Not sure I’d fly them again after that. 😬
Really great review and report! Entertaining, informative, brilliantly unique! Well done! I'm just in the middle of a miniseries of 5 or 6 episodes on Emirates and Dubai. So nice to see this in the middle of it, with breakfast (not 3000 calories though - because my fridge is empty! 😂😂😂)
Isn`t Scott a "great one"????
@@clausstimpfig3803 Of course! Good attitude to the whole stuff and entertaining - and dedicated... 😄👍
@@TravelSingFly he has got credit from me. I used to live in San Diego, CA..short period but anyways..WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND SHARP
uupppss the word "credit" is not how we use in in the German language…..to clarify It I like this guy a lot his Humor...….
@@clausstimpfig3803 Been there too couple times. Fantastic city and area
Lovin the Sanspotter Shuffle and for the record, you are not plain and bland!! I always enjoy your videos!! 👍
Haha, thanks Anita! 😆
Such an amazing reviev of an Aer Lingus economy class product !
Thanks Daniel! They made it easy for me - EI economy is pretty good!
When you mentioned the return of your nemesis I was waiting for that missing Iberia wall panel to show up
Now I gotta try Aer Lingus, surprised me honestly and they gave you a better meal service than what Turkish Airlines gave me on the way back from Istanbul to LAX. Also, I would like to become a patreon but unfortunately I cannot donate yet so I'm sorry for that. Fantastic Report!!!
Scott ...
My guy another Video!!!! The breakfast dude LOOKS AMAZING!!!!! , It never fails soon as it's time to fly Mother Nature calls!!!! I kind of agree with you with the green mood lighting that would have gave you a real nice ambiance
The Sanspotter Shuffle !!! Lol
Haha, glad you enjoyed the SANspotter shuffle! 😆
@@sanspotter I enjoyed the whole video as usual my friend I look up to you sir !!
Keep up the outstanding work!!
I flew EWR-DUB with Aer Lingus in September. It was a good flight overall. My main complaint had to do with the recline lol Otherwise, it was a great flight and I'd recommend anyone to fly with them!
There's a way to make green mood lighting, but don't call me Shirley.
🤦🏼♂️😆👍🏻
There is green mood lighting it’s only used for special occasions
@@emmabrown422 Saint Patricks Day !
Dude those pretzels are AMAZING!!!
You can have mine next time!
Wow just came across your videos - they’re great! You’ve got yourself a subscribe.
Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying my content. 😎
Just subscribed to your channel, good stuff my guy ... keep it up
Thank you Scott for saying hi!!!! Yay!!!!
No problem Eileen! You rock! 😎👊🏻
i loved this air line when i flew to England for a Walking Dead Convention, oh and I love your voice
Don't know much after Aer Lingus so very helpful
You are so awesome I love your blog and review of airlines and
Your videos is amazing and your voice is very good I am really enjoying your blog and not blinking my eyes
Thanks Ram! Glad you’re enjoying my content!
My Tuesday pre-physics quiz ritual always includes the new SANspotter video. Thanks!
“Physics” and “SANspotter” in the same sentence?! That has literally never happened before. 😂
SANspotter hah!
Aer Lingus still includes a checked bag and a carry on in the economy price. All of the other airlines I looked at when I flew from the US to Dublin this fall would have been an additional $120 to check a bag. It was also really nice to do UK border control in Dublin before my connection to LHR (absolutely no line) and US Preclearance on the way back.
I think it's changed now. They charge $50 for a checked luggage for the L.A.X.to Dublin now .Everything has changed after covid pandemic.🙁💜🥁🐉🎤✈️💞
Terminal 2 is definitely the better terminal but in regards to design for gates and traffic, it’s not great at all when compared to T1. Absolutely great report and I’m so glad you enjoyed flying with Aer Lingus! I was excited when I saw SANSpotter + Aer Lingus in the same sentence! I’m yet to fly long-haul with Aer Lingus and definitely would have opted out of economy but after seeing this review, I think I’ll save myself the extra € and go for it!
Your seat choice is very smart for a long-haul lol. Definitely checking out the merch too!
Thanks, and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😎👍🏻 I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with Aer Lingus long haul!
Fun video! It's nice to see a good Aer Lingus economy review. Aer Lingus economy was my very first experience in an airplane - couldn't have asked for a better experience to ease the nerves of flying. Even the captain's PA announcement at the beginning of our flight helped, informing us that we would encounter some mild turbulence mid-flight but that it would be a rather "speedy" flight that night. The food is actually pretty good (dinner, coffee/tea, and a pre-landing quick bite). It was nothing over-the-top, but satisfying and tasty.
"basement" gates were well worth it to be able to clear customs in Dublin rather than when we got to Boston. Was tight but reasonable. Loved the main terminal.
I think some of those 'basement' gates are overflow areas. We've been sent there for Budapest flights. There has been some development at Dublin in recent years, I believe the shuffle is to accommodate constructions.
Nice flightreport, thanks for sharing. Next year I fly AMS-DUB-JFK with Aer Lingus. Really look forward to that journey. Regards from NL
So I flew to the US out of Dublin a couple of weeks ago, and while the basement gates are as cramped as ever, they now have an escalator up to the main gate area, from where my plane left. It was sectioned off from the rest of the airport by a glass divider. It was considerably less crowded and more pleasant.
I love Dublin airport. I have made multiple flight connections there to the USA with less than one hour from landing to take off.
Perhaps the pre-clearance was the reason for the basement gate?
Sounds like it - that’s what a few others have said.
Nah I fly to Washington Dulles using the pre clearance and get a gate upstairs at the very end it’s nice just wish there was more food options for people on connecting flights.
Another gr8 vid Scott! I really appreciate how the music you use tends to have a Pink Floyd-esque sound to it, or maybe I'm just obsessed with PF, either way, love the beastly engines on those 330's!
Thanks! Yeah, it did sound a bit like Pink Floyd didn’t it? I’m a huge fan as well, so that’s probably why I chose it for the opening track. 😆
@@sanspotter Absolutely thanks for the consistently awesome content. For sure haha, right on! My favorite band of all time. :D
Another great review! Hope the positive experience helped you to forget the LHR - STN transfer!
Thanks! But I’ll never forget... 😅
Thanks for the review. We are taking a flight next year to Paris on this airline. The cost was so cheap we bought an extra seat to go between us. I was worried the armrests did not move or were sealed like in Comfort +
Amazing food Salman looks Great Nice Music as always
Hey Scott cool music in the background love it throughout the whole video also salmon look good what's a glass of wine 👊👍✌😎✈✈🌎🌍🎥🎼🎼🎼🎵🎶💯💯💓💖💪
Thanks Ricky! The wine was a perfect match for the salmon. 🐟+🍷=😍😍
I miss flying... channels like yours satiate my desires. :3
Awsome.video! I didnt know how good Air Lingus was, so I went to Buenos Aires on American instead of Glasgow with them. Now I know thanks.
You deserve more subscribers. And waiting for YVR flight report expected in Dec
They do have the green mood lighting but they only use it for special days in Ireland
Back in the day, the Aer Lingus A330-300’s were unable to make the range to LAX/SFO. Aer Lingus actually tested ETOPS across the Atlantic for Airbus on their first batch of A330’s.
Scott, I actually did some digging-the initial launch weight variants of the A330-301 (Aer Lingus’ old fleet EI-SNN, EI-JFK EI-ORD et al) had a Max Takeoff Weight of 212t/467K lbs down to as low as 184t/405K lbs-not enough legs to get there. If you want to geek out a bit-you can see all the different weight variants of the A330 here and how Airbus has grown that plane from 212t MTOW up to the current 242t -300 and beyond with the Neo versions!
www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/A330%20EASA%20TCDS%20A.004%20-%20Issue%2054.pdf
Wow, really good information - thanks!!
SANspotter you’re quite welcome. I figured a little avgeekery here on your YT would be welcomed 😃
Love the videos and the blog!
SANspotter I found an article on exactly what you were talking about in the video (I’m like a squirrel trying to find a nut when it comes to avgeek stuff-pardon the multiple comments)
“To enable operations to US West Coast the airline announced in 1998 an order for an Airbus A330-200, the aircraft EI-LAX was delivered in May 1999 and a second Airbus A330-200 order was announced to increase frequency on the route, EI-EWR arrived in May 2000.”
irishaviationresearchinstitute.blogspot.com/2015/06/21-years-of-aer-lingus-airbus-a330.html
correct, Airbus made the A330 as a high capacity short-haul, they couldn’t sell it, and little ol Aer Lingus requested bigger fuel tanks and tested ETOPS for long haul and hey presto, they had a viable alternative to the 747 guzzlers for transatlantic routes. fun fact - A few famous TD’s grand kids are still drinking free pints from the bribes they got from Boeing execs to buy the 747’s 50 of years ago!
Your voice overs are so hilarious. I love your accent.
Thanks Lisa! 😄
@@sanspotter you're so very welcome Scott 😀
Aer Lingus is far from plain and bland. I'm glad you enjoyed the hospitality, and the food. Since I have family that work for Aer Lingus, I will pass your concerns on regarding green mood lighting. 😁
Great video again. Thanks. .
Awesome, and glad you're positive - I've booked this very flight next summer with the family! Did you happen to see what the "regular" meals were like?
The regular meals looked so so. Definitely edible but not as good as the premium meal. Have a good flight!
@@sanspotter thanks! Given that there are 4 of us, I guess I'll take my chances, and some snacks, too :)
Loved watching your review on their service! They do offer green mood lighting, but only on promotional flights (eg Rugby Team). Hope you try it again sometime soon!
Been waiting a week for this since u we’re on the Ryanair flight.
The small area downstairs in Dublin is to do with US pre-clearance. Since you have to to customs, immigration and a second security inspection you cant be allowed in the main area with non-US bound flights.
Hope it was worth the wait! 😆 Oddly enough, there were some US-bound flights departing from the upper level on this day - it must’ve been especially busy or something.
ANOTHER great video. Hope the flight did not cost much.
Thanks for the review of Aer Lingus. That was a sharp looking aircraft compared to some others in their fleet. You should be fine with YVR. It’s YYC that’s bone chilling right about now. Was there 2 weeks ago and it was -11F
You’re welcome! And Yikes! That’s cold. 🥶🥶
Great video!
Thanks James!
Who knew you could walk to the airport in Dublin :)
lol - I stayed at the Radisson Blu, which is just a 10 minute walk. 😆
looked like a nice flight
*91 AIRLINES?!* I haven’t even flown 91 *times,* let alone on 91 airlines! Can’t wait to see you fly your 100th airline!
Watch it be on a stupid CRJ-200 or something. 🤦🏼♂️😄
SANspotter could be! Just like with your million-mile flight.
That’s what I’m afraid of!
Nice video thanks for that - greetings from Germany
Thanks and you’re welcome! 😃
Great video! I work in the US Preclearance area and yeah it's tight alright, the reason for the basement gates as you say is because of the US preclearance as EU and US can't be in the same gate area ( us requirements that the DAA have to follow). In the summer and busy times upstairs is used because downstairs there is only 6 gates (401-406) so with the amount of flights to the US out of Dublin they need to open upstairs to accommodate the flights, hope you enjoyed Dublin Airport!!
Thanks for the info! Yes, I was able to wander upstairs and I did see several US flights departing from there - I figured the reason was because it was especially busy at that time. Glad to know I was right. 😆 Anyway, it is a beautiful airport terminal nonetheless!
@@sanspotter I prefer to work upstairs too a lot more space than downstairs especially when gates 404 and 403 for example are boarding at the same time.... quite the squeeze! glad you enjoyed Dublin
Haha I can relate to barely passing high school math 😬
Also I can't wait for the JFK-YVR video. I spot regularly at YVR!
I’m just so happy that being an AvGeek doesn’t require math. 😅
Dublin to Malaga during the summer is so busy Aer Lingus use an A330. It's an all Economy service but you can select a Business Class seat for €75 when booking the flight.
The man, the myth, the legend, Scott
Everything you’ve heard is a lie! 😆
The 'basement' should get the claps. It's entering the US 5 hours early so passengers can enter domestically. A shame there isn't more facilities there but the preclearance more than makes up.
I love Aer Lingus!
I’m with you on aisle seats for long haul economy flights. 🚽🤓😉
Very refreshing video 😊
That thumbnail was CLEAN!
What an absolutly amazing video. And the choice of music is excellent! Has the song at the beginning a name?
Thanks! That track is “Detour” by Ealot. 😎
@@sanspotter Thank you very much.
Hey Scott - great review as usual. You should have had a Guinness instead that would have been breakfast and a quick tipple taken care of before departure ! 😁
Reason they use the A330-200 is that it has more range than the -300. I really wish aer lingus got their a350s. IAG sent their orders to BA and Iberia. Now that US airlines are flying 787 into dublin, Aer Lingus needs to compete. Overall good review.
Gotta love Aer lingus
Cool video bro 👌
I think the basement gates are the only ones with US Customs pre-clearance, so they’re the only ones that flights to the US depart from