Airport Tips&Tricks (incl baggage-drop;connecting-flight & terminal-info)

Dinarius · 07-10-2018 4:29pm

Thanks.

Just like Dublin Coach, Aircoach asks for your departure and return dates (obviously)

Aircoach does *not* ask you for the *times* of the bus(es) you wish to take; at least not with my iPhone/Safari or computer/Firefox combos. Maybe they’re set up differently for the browser you’re using - which wd be odd, admittedly.

I used Aircoach for almost 12 months up to June. Great service, just wish they were closer to me. That said, traveling the M50 with DC, instead of thro’ town, is another plus IMHO.

I never print my ticket - hate wasting paper. Phone always charged coz I use it at the airport for boarding pass too.

One last point... iPhone app for both providers are truly a joke. Though, in fairness to DC, when you book online, you have the option to register and have your details recorded. Saves you having to do this every booking. Last time I looked (June) Aircoach still didn’t have this feature.

D.

coylemj · 07-10-2018 9:01pm

Dinarius wrote: »

Just like Dublin Coach, Aircoach asks for your departure and return dates (obviously)

Aircoach does *not* ask you for the *times* of the bus(es) you wish to take; at least not with my iPhone/Safari or computer/Firefox combos. Maybe they’re set up differently for the browser you’re using - which wd be odd, admittedly.

You have to give a time for both legs if you're booking for an hourly service like Greystones or Killiney.

So if the departure point is UCD, it doesn't ask for times but it does if you're departing from Cabinteely or Monkstown.

artanevilla · 08-10-2018 11:16am

Don't start talking of your shoes unless you are asked too as well!

Dinarius · 08-10-2018 12:02pm

No bus from Dundrum at 10:15 and none at 10:45.

Repeated calls by a few of us to Dublin Coach tang out. Eventually, a very unpleasant woman answered one of us.

She said that “he was delayed”; the obvious implication being that there was only one of him. When I pointed out that it would be impossible to run two buses per hour to Dublin Airport with only one bus, she ignored this and said he would be with us in “fifteen to twenty minutes”.

Since this would result in some of us missing our flight, we shared a taxi.

Based on this experience dire service and dire customer care.

Have emailed for my €15 back. We shall see.

D.

wall · 16-10-2018 9:31pm

Flying from Dublin to London at 9:50 tomorrow morning. so probablt get to airport about 8:20. Does anyone know is it busy around then? Thinking of booking Fasttrack as we have 3 kids with us.

markpb · 16-10-2018 10:15pm

If the kids are young, you'll able to use the family lane free of charge. It's usually quite quick although there always a risk of getting stuck behind a family who are having a bad day.

wall · 16-10-2018 10:20pm

markpb wrote: »

If the kids are young, you'll able to use the family lane free of charge. It's usually quite quick although there always a risk of getting stuck behind a family who are having a bad day.

What or where is the family lane?

markpb · 16-10-2018 10:51pm

wall wrote: »

What or where is the family lane?

In T1, you go to the normal security entrance (not fast track) and you'll see the assistance/family on the left. I can't remember where it is in T2 but the staff can help you.

It's a separate queue with more staff to assist you, slightly more space and no impatient regular travellers behind you wishing you'd hurry up and fold up your pram already and wondering why your two year old is on the floor crying about going through the x-ray machine on her own. Everyone else in the queue wants to move along quickly but they're not going to tut you for causing a delay because they know their children could be mere seconds from either running off or bursting into tears.

I'm not sure what the age cut off is.

wall · 18-10-2018 9:01am

It wasn’t too busy yesterday morn at 8:30, took maybe 10 mins to get through, and in the normal channels.

Dinarius · 21-10-2018 9:02pm

Have booked my second Dublin Coach trip for tomorrow morning.

The times have changed from every quarter-past and quarter-to, to twenty-past and ten-to the hour.

Needless to say, no response to my email requesting a refund from the last time and no sign of the money in my credit card.

Let’s see if the bus turns up.

D.

Ps. Unlike the superb Aircoach, with Dublin Coach you have to specify the precise bus time you wish to take. In their T&Cs it states that you cannot transfer your ticket to another bus time. But, what if the bus you booked doesn’t turn up? (As happened with me.) And what if your flight is late? You couldn’t make it up. I only wish it was Aircoach from Dundrum.

Dinarius · 22-10-2018 9:14am

The twenty after the hour bus arrives early at 11 minutes past the hour - great!

But, it leaves one minute later (i.e. eight minutes early) with only me on it!

Pity the poor people arriving after that and hoping to catch it.

It’s kind of appropriate that one of the stops is the Red Cow Inn.

Cowboys.

D.

keane2097 · 30-10-2018 1:32pm

Just for balance, I have had money refunded from Dublin Coach in the past when I had booked for the wrong day and had to purchase another ticket on board. I have also frequently used tickets for a different time on the correct day and only had it mentioned by the driver once.

Masala · 04-01-2019 11:35am

Just wondering if 0people can refill a water bottle inside once they clear security??

cardshark · 04-01-2019 11:42am

I was there recently and I don't think there is, at least I didn't see any.

DontThankMe · 04-01-2019 11:43am

Masala wrote: »

Just wondering if 0people can refill a water bottle inside once they clear security??

If I can't find one I'd usually just fill it up in the sink in the toilet but I know a lot of people won't want to do this.

Masala · 04-01-2019 11:47am

Are there any in any Irish airport???

VG31 · 04-01-2019 12:48pm

Masala wrote: »

Are there any in any Irish airport???

There's a few in Dublin.

Tabnabs · 04-01-2019 1:12pm

If only there was a way to search for things on the internet.

https://wateratairports.com/topic/cork-airport-ork/

dennyk · 05-01-2019 2:40am

VG31 wrote: »

There's a few in Dublin.

Dublin T1 I use the dispenser at Marqette, it's on the divider between the food service area and the seating area. Slow as ****, but it gets the job done.

If all else fails, go to a restaurant or bar and ask them if they can fill your bottle from the tap; they always have for me at Irish airports (though not so much in other countries...).

A2LUE42 · 05-01-2019 7:22pm

Think both cork an Dublin have water bottles available on a trust system. You just leave a euro or two per bottle you take, can't remember if it's one or two.

VG31 · 05-01-2019 7:32pm

A2LUE42 wrote: »

Think both cork an Dublin have water bottles available on a trust system. You just leave a euro or two per bottle you take, can't remember if it's one or two.

It's €1. That's one of my favourite things about Dublin Airport. I've been to plenty of airports where it's impossible to get a bottle of water for less than €3. UK airports are usually fairly good for reasonably priced water too, but they're still not that cheap.

Gatica · 22-01-2019 2:52pm

We are flying with Ryanair with our 2-year old. We normally bring her buggy with us as it's free to check-in with Ryanair anyway. However, since we're flying to a ski resort I don't know if there's going to be much use for it once we get there.

I don't think she will want to walk the whole distance in the airport and we'll end up having to carry her as well as our hand-luggage.

Does anyone have any suggestions or opinions on best way to get from security to the far-flung Ryanair gates? They have stopped the trial of the complimentary pushchairs in 2016 unfortunately.

Woden · 22-01-2019 2:54pm

Stick her on your shoulders.

iamwhoiam · 22-01-2019 2:54pm

Gatica wrote: »

We are flying with Ryanair with our 2-year old. We normally bring her buggy with us as it's free to check-in with Ryanair anyway. However, since we're flying to a ski resort I don't know if there's going to be much use for it once we get there.

I don't think she will want to walk the whole distance in the airport and we'll end up having to carry her as well as our hand-luggage.

Does anyone have any suggestions or opinions on best way to get from security to the far-flung Ryanair gates? They have stopped the trial of the complimentary pushchairs in 2016 unfortunately.

Could you ask for a luggage trolly to put your luggage and little girl on ?

Gatica · 22-01-2019 2:57pm

We are going skiing with our 2-year old (first trip of this kind with a toddler) in Austria. We normally bring her buggy with us when travelling as she wouldn't walk far herself.However, since we're going to a ski resort I don't know if there's going to be much use for it once we get there.

We're staying in a hotel in town, which is a few mins walk from the ski-lifts.

I am not sure whether to just bring the buggy so we can make it through the airport, or would it be any use to us in Austria too.

What have others done about buggies and toddlers in snowy conditions?

Tabnabs · 22-01-2019 3:05pm

Brought one and struggled. Ended up borrowing a backpack kiddie carrier which is awkward but much more manageable.

Sundew · 22-01-2019 8:26pm

What about a trunki? Our little one has had one since she was 2 because she refused to use a buggy. We did end up carrying the trunki for a bit but it was very handy to sit her on. We have used it for numerous holidays over the last 3 years but think we may be upgrading to a “ proper” suitcase this year

Gatica · 23-01-2019 9:14am

great idea! She'd love the novelty of sitting on a little suitcase. Failing that will have a look for a trolley.
She's getting a bit heavy for carrying on shoulders for long distance unfortunately... that's reserved for Paddy's day

Tigerandahalf · 23-01-2019 9:25am

Get a baby carrier. They are incredibly handy around shops or airports. Kids tend to fall asleep in them too. Having your hands free to handle passports etc is very handy.

salmocab · 23-01-2019 9:28am

I’d bring the buggy, you may regret not having it over there even if it’s just for them to doze in whilst your having dinner. If you have a delayed flight either way you’ll be glad of it too.

Gatica · 23-01-2019 9:58am

She has stopped napping about a month ago, so we don't get daytime rest unless she's in the car

We use the carrier for shorter distances, don't know how much work it would be for the Ryanair terminal distance though. It's a fair bit, plus the standing around at different checks.

salmocab · 23-01-2019 10:23am

Gatica wrote: »

She has stopped napping about a month ago, so we don't get daytime rest unless she's in the car
We use the carrier for shorter distances, don't know how much work it would be for the Ryanair terminal distance though. It's a fair bit, plus the standing around at different checks.

If you have her out in the snow playing I’d say there is a good chance of naps coming back.

Sundew · 24-01-2019 11:36am

Gatica wrote: »

great idea! She'd love the novelty of sitting on a little suitcase. Failing that will have a look for a trolley.
She's getting a bit heavy for carrying on shoulders for long distance unfortunately... that's reserved for Paddy's day

Bear in mind it didn’t eliminate the carrying completely but was easier to manage her with a trunki over a buggy....I still get serious envy when I see people pushing contented toddlers around in their buggy’s. I never had that luxury!

dragona · 05-02-2019 10:16pm

Any codes floating about? Would be much appreciated

reps4 · 21-02-2019 9:09am

Hi.

Normally only have hand luggage but need a bag this time... is this facility in Dublin?

If not, what are the average q time for bag cheek in. Thanks

fdevine · 21-02-2019 1:40pm

You can tag & drop your own bag with Ryanair, if that's what you mean by express bag drop. Last time we used it, in July last year, there was little or no queue.

You use the touchscreen kiosks/stands to print your tag. Pop it on your bag & then scan your bag onto one of the belts beside whats are/used to be the check-in desks.

dartboardio · 23-02-2019 1:57pm

Are any of the dublin airport lounges open at 3 or 4am?

Do you have to be flying to the us to book lounge access?

Flying in June at 5am and would be nice to have somewhere to relax around 3/4 before the flight but something tells me the lounge wont be open

goingnowhere · 23-02-2019 3:58pm

Aer Lingus opens at 4:15am in T2
DAA T1 is 4:30am, T2 5:00am
Etihad is 24hours but unless you are flying with them as business/first you won't be getting in

VG31 · 23-02-2019 8:38pm

dartboardio wrote: »

Do you have to be flying to the us to book lounge access?

No, except 51st and Green as that's behind US preclearance.

Aer Lingus allow you to pay in if you're travelling with them. Anyone can pay into the DAA lounges.

grimm2005 · 27-03-2019 2:46pm

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone has any experience with the T1 Lounge in Dublin Airport? Read mixed reviews but nothing too current (I think they renovated recently-ish?). Friend of mine has a free entry voucher via revolut so the rest of us said sure we might as well purchase an entry voucher and enjoy it.

Was under the impression it was help yourself to unlimited everything judging by the pics (self serve bar area) and description but it looks as if the bar is manned now and the voucher I bought has a note saying 2 complimentary alcoholic drinks only which was never mentioned anywhere before buying. Needless to say a bit miffed as we were hoping to spend a few hours there and have a few drinks before the evening flight.

Anyone any experience of what it's like these days? Cheers!

ted1 · 27-03-2019 2:55pm

grimm2005 wrote: »

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone has any experience with the T1 Lounge in Dublin Airport? Read mixed reviews but nothing too current (I think they renovated recently-ish?). Friend of mine has a free entry voucher via revolut so the rest of us said sure we might as well purchase an entry voucher and enjoy it.

Was under the impression it was help yourself to unlimited everything judging by the pics (self serve bar area) and description but it looks as if the bar is manned now and the voucher I bought has a note saying 2 complimentary alcoholic drinks only which was never mentioned anywhere before buying. Needless to say a bit miffed as we were hoping to spend a few hours there and have a few drinks before the evening flight.

Anyone any experience of what it's like these days? Cheers!

It’s not somewhere to go and spend hours. By lounge standards it’s pretty poor with no hot food. I use as I get it free , I certainly dint think it’s worth paying into

EyesClosed · 27-03-2019 3:48pm

ted1 wrote: »

It’s not somewhere to go and spend hours. By lounge standards it’s pretty poor with no hot food. I use as I get it free , I certainly dint think it’s worth paying into

The real question is, did they stop you after 2 drinks?

Greg81 · 27-03-2019 6:45pm

EyesClosed wrote: »

The real question is, did they stop you after 2 drinks?

I had more with no issues.

There is a person behind the bar so no self service on alcoholic beverages.

killbillvol2 · 02-04-2019 9:19pm

It's a terrible lounge. I wouldn't dream of paying to get into it.

keane2097 · 03-04-2019 2:12pm

If you are going to be stuck in departures in DUB for three hours and need to eat something anyway, the DAA lounge is perfectly worthy of €25 quid or whatever it is.

If you get a Burger King and a pint upstairs you will have little or no change out of your €25 quid anyway. At least in the lounge you get a decent seat, a bit of peace and quiet and your fill of sandwiches and booze.

dartboardio · 06-04-2019 12:24pm

keane2097 wrote: »

If you are going to be stuck in departures in DUB for three hours and need to eat something anyway, the DAA lounge is perfectly worthy of €25 quid or whatever it is.

If you get a Burger King and a pint upstairs you will have little or no change out of your €25 quid anyway. At least in the lounge you get a decent seat, a bit of peace and quiet and your fill of sandwiches and booze.

Is that closed if im flying at 5am?

My main tips that I find handy are always printing your boarding pass even if you have it on yer phones. What if both of your phones break or are lost etc.

Always have a plastic folder thats only for your boarding passes and hotel details and passports. One person keeps the folder and returns the stuff after taking them out.

The boots meal deal is great if wanting to keep some money for the holiday.

Me and my partner always bring our own alcohol from duty free and pour it in on the sly. I know its illegal but Ryanair piss me off and we've never been caught. Oh were allowed to bring our own coca cola and jellies and crisps but not some vodka? Just because you wanna overcharge us at €6 for a 250ml mini can of heineken?

No thanks! And its not being stingey its finding Ryanair tight fisted and just mean.

Kat1170 · 06-04-2019 4:58pm

If you think any airline is going to allow you to drink your own alcohol you're in for a shock.

dartboardio · 06-04-2019 5:16pm

Kat1170 wrote: »

If you think any airline is going to allow you to drink your own alcohol you're in for a shock.

They dont.

If youre careful about it they don't need to know either though.

Locker10a · 06-04-2019 5:41pm

dartboardio wrote: »

Is that closed if im flying at 5am?

My main tips that I find handy are always printing your boarding pass even if you have it on yer phones. What if both of your phones break or are lost etc.

Always have a plastic folder thats only for your boarding passes and hotel details and passports. One person keeps the folder and returns the stuff after taking them out.

The boots meal deal is great if wanting to keep some money for the holiday.

Me and my partner always bring our own alcohol from duty free and pour it in on the sly. I know its illegal but Ryanair piss me off and we've never been caught. Oh were allowed to bring our own coca cola and jellies and crisps but not some vodka? Just because you wanna overcharge us at €6 for a 250ml mini can of heineken?

No thanks! And its not being stingey its finding Ryanair tight fisted and just mean.

It’s not just a Ryanair rule, it’s illegal to be drunk onboard an aircraft. I’m not saying you’re drunk because you drink your own booze but doing do means the crew can’t limit/monitor your alcohol consumption.
I’m sure you’re a responsible drinker but if you’re caught by the crew they’ll likely ask you to stop drink and may confiscate your booze until landing which they’re entitled to do.

nsa0bupkd3948x · 09-04-2019 8:27am

Kat1170 wrote: »

If you think any airline is going to allow you to drink your own alcohol you're in for a shock.

Kuwait do.

Airport Tips&Tricks (incl baggage-drop;connecting-flight & terminal-info)

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