Airline/Airport/Travel questions and queries

LXFlyer

JCX BXC wrote: »

It's been a long time since alcohol has been free on almost any short-haul flight in Europe.

As above - Lufthansa and their group member SWISS still offer free food and drink so that statement is a tad sweeping given the extent of their networks.

Locker10a

BigMoose wrote: »

With the exception of Lufthansa. Was recently on a DUB-FRA flight (then on to somewhere else) and was pleasantly surprised when they came round offering me beer and didn't want payment! The cabin crew were jokingly offended that I thought you'd have to pay for it

As for EI, you have to pay for booze on transatlantic too unless in business.

KLM and various other legacy airlines TAP are another off the top of my head, that still offer free drink on European flights.

And I believe EI have reversed their policy of charging for booze on transatlantics and offer free wine and beer in economy

BigMoose

Locker10a wrote: »

And I believe EI have reversed their policy of charging for booze on transatlantics and offer free wine and beer in economy

Would be delighted if that were true as I do DUB-SFO for work. Last time I flew it late April you still had to pay...

basill

bfa1509 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadley_cell

MJohnston

BigMoose wrote: »

Would be delighted if that were true as I do DUB-SFO for work. Last time I flew it late April you still had to pay...

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/aer-lingus-looks-to-increase-transatlantic-seats-by-two-thirds-1.3683960

Mr Kavanagh also said the airline was introducing a new brand identity and new uniforms. It would also “dramatically increase” marketing spend in North America, and introduce a free social media wifi package and complimentary alcohol for all guests across the North Atlantic.

Must not have actually launched this yet.

noubliezjamais

Locker10a wrote: »

KLM and various other legacy airlines TAP are another off the top of my head, that still offer free drink on European flights.

And I believe EI have reversed their policy of charging for booze on transatlantics and offer free wine and beer in economy

So If I book KLM to London from here, I can get free beer, wine, and spirits?

sign me up

JCX BXC

Really? I was under the impression it was soft drinks only. I stand corrected.

Locker10a

noubliezjamais wrote: »

So If I book KLM to London from here, I can get free beer, wine, and spirits?

sign me up

Yes you’ll get free beer and wine in economy, but you’ll have to go to London via Amsterdam lol

john boye

Locker10a wrote: »

Yes you’ll get free beer and wine in economy, but you’ll have to go to London via Amsterdam lol

Some people will do anything for a free drink

nc6000

Can anyone advise if Aer Lingus allow you check-in online and select seats and then collect boarding passes when dropping in your check-in bag?

Parents are travelling soon and I'm wondering if I can do the check-ins etc through my phone and if they can still pick up boarding passes in the airport.

VG31

nc6000 wrote: »

Can anyone advise if Aer Lingus allow you check-in online and select seats and then collect boarding passes when dropping in your check-in bag?

Yes, at the desk or self service kiosk.

Pero_Bueno

I have a Ryanair booking with the basic bag option - the even smaller one, i dont want to check in any luggage but can I upgrade to a proper sized carry on bag ?
Or do I need to add a check in bag ?

Locker10a

Pero_Bueno wrote: »

I have a Ryanair booking with the basic bag option - the even smaller one, i dont want to check in any luggage but can I upgrade to a proper sized carry on bag ?
Or do I need to add a check in bag ?

You can add priority boarding if you want to bring a bag into the cabin

Pat Dunne

Locker10a wrote: »

You can add priority boarding if you want to bring a bag into the cabin

If you are travelling with FR as a Non-Priorty Passenger, you bring your Cabin Bag as you normally would to the Boarding Gate, after you go through Airport Security.
Depending on the Airport, in DUB for instance your bag is taken from you just after the Boarding Gate.
In AGP Malaga, you bring it right up to the door of the Aircraft and is then taken from you by staff.
In Belfast you leave it on the tarmac beside the aircraft.

In all places no Check-in for your standard size Cabin Bag is requires, as you have done this when you Check-in on line.

If you go Priority you just bring your standard size Cabin Bag on board.

nsa0bupkd3948x

Pat Dunne wrote: »

If you are travelling with FR as a Non-Priorty Passenger, you bring your Cabin Bag as you normally would to the Boarding Gate, after you go through Airport Security.
Depending on the Airport, in DUB for instance your bag is taken from you just after the Boarding Gate.
In AGP Malaga, you bring it right up to the door of the Aircraft and is then taken from you by staff.
In Belfast you leave it on the tarmac beside the aircraft.

In all places no Check-in for your standard size Cabin Bag is requires, as you have done this when you Check-in on line.

If you go Priority you just bring your standard size Cabin Bag on board.

Are you sure that is still the case? My understanding is if you get the basic fare you only get an under the seat type bag and not a full size carry on. You can opt for priority boarding for full size carry on and personal item. Alternatively you can pay ~€12 to check in full size carry on bag but this is done at the check in desks.

VG31

Nikolai Ripe Logger wrote: »

Are you sure that is still the case? My understanding is if you get the basic fare you only get an under the seat type bag and not a full size carry on. You can opt for priority boarding for full size carry on and personal item. Alternatively you can pay ~€12 to check in full size carry on bag but this is done at the check in desks.

You are correct, the rules have changed since. You cannot take a standard size cabin bag with you for free at all. Only a bag which will fit under the seat is included.

Stanford

Does anybody know if there is a change of flight crew (pilots) on this 11 hour flight?

sdanseo

Three flight crew, rotating breaks.

coylemj

While acknowledging the response of poster sdanseo and at the risk of backseat modding ....

that is really a question for the Aviation & Aircraft forum.

Ponster

coylemj wrote: »

that is really a question for the Aviation & Aircraft forum.

Never realised that we had one!

Thread moved

Stanford

Thank you

kindalen

Do they have a rest area below the cockpit via ladder? Is it two seats and two bunks?

Davy

kindalen wrote: »

Do they have a rest area below the cockpit via ladder? Is it two seats and two bunks?

Business seat 7A, with a curtain pulled around it.

Jack1985

Davy wrote: »

Business seat 7A, with a curtain pulled around it.

Aircraft dependent, some have dedicated FCRC's.

theguzman

Question here, a few months ago I took advantage of one of Aer Lingus's sales to book a flight for another person to visit Ireland. Anyway fast forward several months later and that relationship ended acrimoniously. I have received intel that said person is now intending to travel on that same booking next week to Ireland. Do I as the person who paid the ticket have any right to get the booking cancelled or nullified? The itinerary is in my email and I paid it with my Credit Card, ideally I would like to have it cancelled, not worried about the refund despite what it cost. The same flight is now sold-out and EI could sell that seat at almost double what I paid for it at the point of booking, Ideally I could call them up and cancel the reservation, not worried about refunds.

killbillvol2

theguzman wrote: »

Question here, a few months ago I took advantage of one of Aer Lingus's sales to book a flight for another person to visit Ireland. Anyway fast forward several months later and that relationship ended acrimoniously. I have received intel that said person is now intending to travel on that same booking next week to Ireland. Do I as the person who paid the ticket have any right to get the booking cancelled or nullified? The itinerary is in my email and I paid it with my Credit Card, ideally I would like to have it cancelled, not worried about the refund despite what it cost. The same flight is now sold-out and EI could sell that seat at almost double what I paid for it at the point of booking, Ideally I could call them up and cancel the reservation, not worried about refunds.

Sounds like you'd be better off posting in Personal Issues.

smurfjed

Go online with the reservation number and cancel it;

theguzman

smurfjed wrote: »

Go online with the reservation number and cancel it;

killbillvol2 wrote: »

Sounds like you'd be better off posting in Personal Issues.

Cheers gentlemen, it looks like I may even be entitled to get some of the taxes and charges back. I wish I could be at the airport checkin desk when she goes there and finds no flight for her.

killbillvol2

theguzman wrote: »

Cheers gentlemen, it looks like I may even be entitled to get some of the taxes and charges back. I wish I could be at the airport checkin desk when she goes there and finds no flight for her.

You should get some of the money back. She'll probably find out it's cancelled though if she tries to check in online so the revenge will be a little less sweet!

theguzman

killbillvol2 wrote: »

You should get some of the money back. She'll probably find out it's cancelled though if she tries to check in online so the revenge will be a little less sweet!

Once it ruins her travel plans I'm all good.