Airline/Airport/Travel questions and queries

LXFlyer · 13-03-2018 9:36pm

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.

Jamie2k9 · 13-03-2018 10:57pm

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.

Fred Swanson · 19-03-2018 4:57pm

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ironclaw · 20-03-2018 2:04am

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.

goingnowhere · 20-03-2018 10:32am

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

Clonmel1000 · 23-03-2018 9:24pm

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

ILikeBoats · 23-03-2018 10:58pm

Boeing 757 it seems

JCX BXC · 23-03-2018 11:02pm

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.

LiamaDelta · 24-03-2018 12:18pm

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.

Riskymove · 26-03-2018 11:05am

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?

LiamaDelta · 26-03-2018 6:21pm

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.

Riskymove · 27-03-2018 10:14am

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

Tenger · 27-03-2018 2:49pm

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.

Minister · 28-03-2018 10:42pm

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

Locker10a · 28-03-2018 10:46pm

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.

Pat Dunne · 29-03-2018 10:20am

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?

SweetCaliber · 29-03-2018 5:36pm

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!

L1011 · 29-03-2018 5:54pm

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.

rushfan · 29-03-2018 8:36pm

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.

SweetCaliber · 29-03-2018 9:27pm

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!

Minister · 29-03-2018 11:19pm

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

Duff · 31-03-2018 11:36am

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.

bisounours · 31-03-2018 11:40am

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

Duff · 31-03-2018 11:44am

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.

killbillvol2 · 31-03-2018 1:20pm

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!

Tenger · 01-04-2018 1:17am

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!

smurfjed · 01-04-2018 4:01am

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.

killbillvol2 · 01-04-2018 5:41am

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.

JCX BXC · 01-04-2018 6:02am

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

pauraic1990 · 03-04-2018 11:02am

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

VG31 · 03-04-2018 3:46pm

Flights arriving from Ireland are treated like UK domestic flights so yes, there is no passport control.

pauraic1990 · 03-04-2018 3:53pm

thank,

Was hoping to be able to use the Airside Flight Transfer Centre in Manchester without having to exit Custom and walk to Terminal 2 from terminal 1 and join the queue for security.

I have 2 hours and 30 minutes connection time so plenty of time.

VG31 · 03-04-2018 4:21pm

pauraic1990 wrote: »

thank,

Was hoping to be able to use the Airside Flight Transfer Centre in Manchester without having to exit Custom and walk to Terminal 2 from terminal 1 and join the queue for security.

I have 2 hours and 30 minutes connection time so plenty of time.

I've never connected in Manchester but when I flew there with Aer Lingus we were bussed from the aircraft to the domestic arrivals which pretty much takes you straight into the baggage reclaim.

uxiant · 10-04-2018 11:27pm

If I book Aer Lingus and Iberia flights individually rather than on the same booking when I check in could I get my bags to be transferred to the next flight as they are both under the IAG umbrella? Or would I have to check in my luggage again? Any help much appreciated.

VG31 · 10-04-2018 11:31pm

It should be possible. Aer Lingus have an interline agreement with Iberia.
https://www.aerlingus.com/travel-information/baggage-information/checked-baggage/#/tab-2-partner-airlines

I'm not sure if it being on separate bookings matters as I don't think EI and IB flights can be booked as a single booking.

uxiant · 10-04-2018 11:45pm

Yeah, the Aer Lingus website won't let me book that route and the Iberia website only gives the option of using their own service out of Dublin which is three times the price of purchasing the flights individually.

VG31 · 10-04-2018 11:59pm

Make sure you have plenty of time to connect in Madrid as you will have to change terminals (by free shuttle bus) and since the flights are booked seperately, Iberia will not rebook you free of charge if you miss your flight.

knockon · 12-04-2018 1:03pm

I saw one for EI DUB-LAX a few months ago but cannot find it. Does anyone have a location for it?

Locker10a · 12-04-2018 2:17pm

knockon wrote: »

I saw one for EI DUB-LAX a few months ago but cannot find it. Does anyone have a location for it?

There are loads on youtube if you search for them

JIdontknow · 12-04-2018 3:21pm

knockon wrote: »

I saw one for EI DUB-LAX a few months ago but cannot find it. Does anyone have a location for it?

*Edited: I travelled Ethiopian Airlines Dub - Lax within the last few weeks. I found it grand, I believe the plane was a 787-8 Dreamliner but not sure, someone can probably confirm, it had a 3-3-3 seat formation. Found it comfortable, plenty leg room (I have flown over / back to America with British Airways and AA and found I had more leg room with Ethiopian Airlines). In flight entertainment in back of each headrest, meals (Meal was okay, slightly bland but okay - I brought a sandwich with me. Made it at home, wrapped it in tin foil and it was no problem going through security etc. I had read before you can do this but can now confirm you can - *Edit - as highlighted by next poster this is because you don't go through CBP in Dublin).

I had read online that the plane can be messy and people laying across rows of seats / in the wrong seats after the first leg stops in Dublin, but I didn't encounter any issues like this when I boarded in Dublin. Plane wasn't full, over and back I had a spare seat beside me. Clearance in LAX was relatively quick, although I was told the queue when we arrived was very short and it can take much longer, took us probably 15-20 minutes. You go to a touch screen machine first, then it gives a print out receipt and a person then advises you which queue to join. All in all I had no issues, I would travel this route again no problem, maybe I got lucky as it wasn't summer so it wasn't as busy. Traffic in Los Angeles can be mental though!

L1011 · 12-04-2018 5:55pm

JIdontknow wrote: »

I brought a sandwich with me. Made it at home, wrapped it in tin foil and it was no problem going through security etc. I had read before you can do this but can now confirm you can

Most sandwich fillings won't make it through CBP - no butter, no meat, no cheese and expect some time arguing that the vegan butter alternative you used actually is that... Ethiopian are the only airline that fly Dublin to the US and don't use CBP at the moment.

JIdontknow · 13-04-2018 9:35am

L1011 wrote: »

Most sandwich fillings won't make it through CBP - no butter, no meat, no cheese and expect some time arguing that the vegan butter alternative you used actually is that... Ethiopian are the only airline that fly Dublin to the US and don't use CBP at the moment.

Thanks, have edited my post to include this.

mel.b · 21-04-2018 11:35am

Just checking to make sure it's ok to pack my bluetooth speaker in my luggage. I can't find any information about what type of battery it has. It's a Bose Soundlink III https://www.bose.ie/en_ie/support/products/portable_speakers_support/soundlink-bluetooth-speaker-iii.html#SupportTabs_tab0

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 21-04-2018 1:19pm

mel.b wrote: »

Just checking to make sure it's ok to pack my bluetooth speaker in my luggage. I can't find any information about what type of battery it has. It's a Bose Soundlink III https://www.bose.ie/en_ie/support/products/portable_speakers_support/soundlink-bluetooth-speaker-iii.html#SupportTabs_tab0

You will be fine.

mel.b · 21-04-2018 2:43pm

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

You will be fine.

Thanks. Wasn’t sure with the regulations about lithium batteries (or if it even has a lithium battery!)

mikemac2 · 24-04-2018 7:25am

I want to bring my 27” iMac from Dublin to Luxembourg. I’ve emigrated there

I really don’t fancy putting it in the hold. Even if I wrapped in bubble wrap and a blanket it’s still very fragile. I can’t bring as carryon as it’s too big

I am willing to buy a second seat. I’ve seen people do this with guitars.

My computer would easily fit in a seat. Would Ryanair allow this maybe? Thanks

Irish Steve · 24-04-2018 10:05am

mikemac2 wrote: »

I want to bring my 27” iMac from Dublin to Luxembourg. I’ve emigrated there

I really don’t fancy putting it in the hold. Even if I wrapped in bubble wrap and a blanket it’s still very fragile. I can’t bring as carryon as it’s too big

I am willing to buy a second seat. I’ve seen people do this with guitars.

My computer would easily fit in a seat. Would Ryanair allow this maybe? Thanks

You're going to have to ask the carrier you plan to travel with, the only issue I can see is that something like a guitar, or wedding dress, is light in relation to the size, whereas there's some weight to a screen compared to the size, so there may be issues about that from a safety point of view, and no one here can give you a definitive answer.

It will be down to your chosen carrier, and if they do agree, print the relevant E-mails and take them with you on the trip, the left hand and the right hand don't always communicate well in this sort of situation.

Tenger · 24-04-2018 10:32am

mikemac2 wrote: »

I want to bring my 27” iMac from Dublin to Luxembourg. I’ve emigrated there

I really don’t fancy putting it in the hold. Even if I wrapped in bubble wrap and a blanket it’s still very fragile. I can’t bring as carryon as it’s too big

I am willing to buy a second seat. I’ve seen people do this with guitars.

My computer would easily fit in a seat. Would Ryanair allow this maybe? Thanks

Guitars are strapped in the seat for the flight.

Can the computer fit inside a wheelie bag, might be the best way?

Fred Swanson · 24-04-2018 11:06am

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ED E · 25-04-2018 12:30am

Same PC that LTT discovered Apple can't repair - no process has been created for it yet.

Height: 45.0 cm (17.7 inches)

Width: 52.8 cm (20.8 inches)

Stand depth: 17.5 cm (6.9 inches)

Weight: 5.66 kg (12.5 pounds)2

Pelican Case IMO. iM2875 will apparently fit it.

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