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  • #1502
    LXFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,541 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    midlandsbased wrote: »
    Hi Jamie,

    Is there different preclearance times for different flights? Excuse my ignorance...

    Airline summer schedules kick in from the weekend of the European clock change and that means that there are more flights which require extended opening hours of the preclearance facility. That’s all that they mean.


  • #1503
    Jamie2k9
    Registered Users Posts: 10,664 ✭✭✭✭Jamie2k9


    midlandsbased wrote: »
    Hi Jamie,

    Is there different preclearance times for different flights? Excuse my ignorance...

    They usually put it on screens 2 hours before each flight, but can't see it been a major issue if somebody went down before requested to.


  • #1504
    Fred Swanson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,730 ✭✭✭✭Fred Swanson


    This post has been deleted.


  • #1505
    ironclaw
    Registered Users Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    Just in case anyone comes across this thread, 51st & Green is the only lounge after Preclearance. The Aer Lingus Gold Circle lounge is not, nor are any of the others. Access to Aer Lingus's lounge, which many people now have from Aer Club, doesn't give you access to 51st & Green.

    As for going down before your time, its no issue. I've often done it and it's to your advantage if you can time it between the waves from flights.


  • #1506
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users Posts: 4,131 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    Well if flying business you get into the 51st as do Platinum or better Aer Club .

    Its preferable to complete CBP as early as possible to avoid any issues if they want to have a longer chat with you


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  • #1507
    Clonmel1000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,047 ✭✭✭Clonmel1000


    Hi everyone due to fly to Dulles Washington in September EI119 what kind of plane do EI operate on this route? Thanks


  • #1508
    ILikeBoats
    Registered Users Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭ILikeBoats


    Boeing 757 it seems


  • #1509
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users Posts: 18,097 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    Clonmel1000 wrote: »
    Hi everyone due to fly to Dulles Washington in September EI119 what kind of plane do EI operate on this route? Thanks

    Think it's an A330, signified by the "3FA" in the booking engine. No idea what 3FA really means.


  • #1510
    LiamaDelta
    Registered Users Posts: 796 ✭✭✭LiamaDelta


    Clonmel1000 wrote: »
    Hi everyone due to fly to Dulles Washington in September EI119 what kind of plane do EI operate on this route? Thanks

    A330 - just go to the seat selection part of the booking process.


  • #1511
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,885 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    LiamaDelta wrote: »
    A330 - just go to the seat selection part of the booking process.

    is this not one of the ASL roperated routes with the 757 or has that changed?


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  • #1512
    LiamaDelta
    Registered Users Posts: 796 ✭✭✭LiamaDelta


    Riskymove wrote: »
    is this not one of the ASL roperated routes with the 757 or has that changed?

    Actually you're right...or half right anyway! It's currently a mix of 757/330 (starting today I think). So I guess it could be either. Someone else might be able to say if they are moving to all 330, though I guess they may wait and see what forward bookings are like.


  • #1513
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,885 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    LiamaDelta wrote: »
    Actually you're right...or half right anyway! It's currently a mix of 757/330 (starting today I think). So I guess it could be either. Someone else might be able to say if they are moving to all 330, though I guess they may wait and see what forward bookings are like.

    good news I have avoided the Washington direct route due to the 757s but if it was A330 I might use it


  • #1514
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,718 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    Riskymove wrote: »
    is this not one of the ASL roperated routes with the 757 or has that changed?
    I expect that this it is changing to all A330. The next A330 to join EI will be next month.
    They have 4 B757s, they operate SNN-JFK, SNN-BOS, DUB-BDL and (the new route launched last Sunday) DUB-PHL.


  • #1515
    Minister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 444 ✭✭Minister


    Due to fly out at 6.30am on Easter Monday morning from T2 with EI. Will be checking in on line with carry on baggage. If we are there at 5.20am will be ok or should we go Fastrack security?
    Thanks
    M


  • #1516
    Locker10a
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,136 Mod ✭✭✭✭Locker10a


    Minister wrote: »
    Due to fly out at 6.30am on Easter Monday morning from T2 with EI. Will be checking in on line with carry on baggage. If we are there at 5.20am will be ok or should we go express check in?
    Thanks
    M
    I think you’ll be ok if you straight to security, boarding usually starts 25/30 mins before departure especially for early mornings. So bear that in mind.


  • #1517
    Pat Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,000 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    Minister wrote: »
    Due to fly out at 6.30am on Easter Monday morning from T2 with EI. Will be checking in on line with carry on baggage. If we are there at 5.20am will be ok or should we go express check in?
    Thanks
    M

    Bear in mind if you have already checked-in on line you only have to face Security and Boarding, provided you are only carrying cabin baggage.
    I presume when you say "express check in" you are referring to the priority "Fast Track" security service?


  • #1518
    SweetCaliber
    Registered Users Posts: 2,460 ✭✭✭SweetCaliber


    Hi all,

    Was just wondering if what I was told was true, that Aer Lingus also operate out of the 300 gates in terminal 1? By the gate clock bar?

    Getting a flight later and just want to double check to give extra time in case those are the gates I need to go to.

    Cheers!


  • #1519
    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    SweetCaliber wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Was just wondering if what I was told was true, that Aer Lingus also operate out of the 300 gates in terminal 1? By the gate clock bar?

    Getting a flight later and just want to double check to give extra time in case those are the gates I need to go to.

    Cheers!

    Yes, during peak periods some flights operate from there; however you check in in T2.

    You may also use the new remote gates or the bus gates depending on the flight so a little extra time is always useful.


  • #1520
    rushfan
    Registered Users Posts: 970 ✭✭✭rushfan


    SweetCaliber wrote:
    Getting a flight later and just want to double check to give extra time in case those are the gates I need to go to.

    SweetCaliber wrote:
    Was just wondering if what I was told was true, that Aer Lingus also operate out of the 300 gates in terminal 1? By the gate clock bar?


    Also, if you download the Dublin Airport app, you can usually check which gate your flight is boarding from.


  • #1521
    SweetCaliber
    Registered Users Posts: 2,460 ✭✭✭SweetCaliber


    rushfan wrote: »
    Also, if you download the Dublin Airport app, you can usually check which gate your flight is boarding from.

    Ah didnt know that, thank you!


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  • #1522
    Minister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 444 ✭✭Minister


    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    Bear in mind if you have already checked-in on line you only have to face Security and Boarding, provided you are only carrying cabin baggage.
    I presume when you say "express check in" you are referring to the priority "Fast Track" security service?

    You're right Pat. Changed it. Thanks.
    M


  • #1523
    Duff
    Registered Users Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭Duff


    What's the most cash you can take on your person through Dublin into Luton, guys? Heading over Monday to pick up a car and will have €4500 on me and the thought never even crossed my mind that I could look like a poor mans Escobar.


  • #1524
    bisounours
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭bisounours


    I think you’re allowed up to 10K but they’ll have questions....


  • #1525
    Duff
    Registered Users Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭Duff


    bisounours wrote: »
    I think you’re allowed up to 10K but they’ll have questions....

    I'll have my temporary insurance policy documentation with the car reg on it with me as well as proof of contact from the dealer so hopefully that should be enough.


  • #1526
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Duff wrote: »
    I'll have my temporary insurance policy documentation with the car reg on it with me as well as proof of contact from the dealer so hopefully that should be enough.

    There's no limit on the amount of cash you can carry within the EU technically. Having some documentation is a good idea anyway just in case they think you're a mule!


  • #1527
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,718 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    Duff wrote: »
    .......... Heading over Monday to pick up a car and will have €4500 on me and the thought never even crossed my mind that I could look like a poor mans Escobar.

    Best question Ive seen in months!

    Please tell me you will be wearing a striped top and a tache!


  • #1528
    smurfjed
    Registered Users Posts: 10,027 ✭✭✭✭smurfjed


    Above 10,000 you have to declare it, however if you prove that a larger amount is legitimate, you can bring more. At the same time, if they find you with 4500 and you can’t prove its legitimacy, then they can confiscate it.


  • #1529
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    smurfjed wrote: »
    Above 10,000 you have to declare it, however if you prove that a larger amount is legitimate, you can bring more. At the same time, if they find you with 4500 and you can’t prove its legitimacy, then they can confiscate it.

    You don't have to declare it within the EU.


  • #1530
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users Posts: 18,097 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    killbillvol2 wrote: »
    You don't have to declare it within the EU.

    Correct, and coming into or leaving Ireland they can't even take it off you unless it's over €6350 (ish)!

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/travel_to_ireland/customs_regulations_for_travellers.html


    Coming into the UK the rules are similar. No mention of what amount they won't take it off you though :)

    https://www.gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk


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  • #1531
    pauraic1990
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭pauraic1990


    Hi all,

    Can anyone can guide me on connecting flight in Manchester.

    I will arrive to Manchester from Dublin on Aer Lingus then onto Virgin Atlantic to Orlando.

    Last time I went via Gatwick and when we land in Gatwick, we board the bus and brought straight to the baggage claim thus bypassing Passport Control.

    Would this applied in Manchester?

    Thank for your help


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