Economy Class & Beyond

Aer Lingus introduces Tayto crisp sandwiches to the air!

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For those of us of a certain age (and/or younger/older), nothing beats crisp sandwiches. Well it seems Aer Lingus has caught on to this idea - and is releasing this gem of a purchasable meal aboard the short-haul flights Behold: The DIY Crisp sandwich! It's a DIY sandwich, featuring bread, butter and of course Tayto Cheese and Onion Crisps (and your did your know of … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus to go to Liverpool

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Whilst Aer Lingus is in the process of being purchased by IAG, it still has the business of running an airline - with Irish flag carrier announcing it's next destination of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. Aer Lingus Airbus A320 taxing at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The service will be run as a full service by Aer Lingus (as opposed to an Aer Lingus … [Read more...]

Irish Government Agrees sale of its share of Aer Lingus to IAG (Updated)

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In late breaking news the Irish Government is now in a position to dispose of its stake of Aer Lingus to International Airlines Group - the holding company of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. Aer Lingus Airbus A330 at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. According to BBC News: The takeover has been widely anticipated, and has been trailed for … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus says yes to the higher IAG Bid: What are the stumbling blocks?

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There's been a lot of press over Aer Lingus considering a takeover by International Airlines Group - owner of British Airways and Iberia - with the most recent bid valuing the airline at €1.3 billion - and the airline accepting it today (27th January 2015). Aer Lingus Airbus A330 at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. So Aer Lingus has finally said yes … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus A330-300

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing out of Chicago O'Hare Airport for the long trip back to Ireland is an Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 Aer Lingus operates 7 Airbus A330 aircraft - 3 of the A330-200 subtype and three of the A330-300 type (as shown in the picture), operating services from Dublin to the United States of … [Read more...]

I booked Ryanair… and I’m fine with that now.

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I admit it. I avoid Low Cost Carriers like the plague normally (but then, what airline doesn't play the low cost carrier game these days by offering optional "extras" and creature comforts these days), but there are times when you have to bite the bullet and say "what the heck". I need to get to Dublin in early January for a reason that will come clear (If you were at FTU … [Read more...]

Viva Las BAcon! Another slice of BAcon

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Viva Las BAcon! Another slice of BAcon Trip Report Index (it's long): Viva Las BACon! The second spin of the roulette wheel Heading to Birmingham Airport, EI277 Birmingham Airport - Dublin Airport HOTEL: Bewleys Hotel, Dublin Airport The DAA Lounge, Dublin Airport BA831 Dublin Airport - London Heathrow Terminal 1 An Easy Heathrow Transit and the … [Read more...]

Viva Las BAcon! EI276 Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport

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Viva Las BAcon! EI276 Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport Trip Report Index (it's long): Viva Las BACon! The second spin of the roulette wheel Heading to Birmingham Airport, EI277 Birmingham Airport - Dublin Airport HOTEL: Bewleys Hotel, Dublin Airport The DAA Lounge, Dublin Airport BA831 Dublin Airport - London Heathrow Terminal 1 An Easy … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Retro Airbus A320

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing at its home base of Dublin Airport is an Aer Lingus Airbus A320 painted up into one of the airlines previous colour schemes. The plane (EI-DVM - St Colman) was painted in 2011 in celebration of Aer Lingus's 75th anniversary, and is one of 33 aircraft A320 aircraft that form the bulk of … [Read more...]