Airline/Airport/Travel questions and queries

Tenger · 25-04-2016 9:24am

I think the main congestion with CBP in Dublin is mid morning, pre the first wave of deparures. You got 3-4 EI flites, with another 3-4 US carriers all departing between 1045-1200.

faceman · 08-05-2016 1:33pm

Doing my usual stint on an A332. Have EI changed the engines? Sitting over the wing. It wasn't giving off its usual whirring during take off. Maybe it's in my head though.

Tenger · 08-05-2016 1:36pm

faceman wrote: »

Doing my usual stint on an A332. Have EI changed the engines? Sitting over the wing. It wasn't giving off its usual whirring during take off. Maybe it's in my head though.

No change of engine type...thats a big deal. Maybe its just out of service? Maybe its a lower than usual T/O setting? DUB-SFO I assume?

faceman · 08-05-2016 1:59pm

Tenger wrote: »

No change of engine type...thats a big deal. Maybe its just out of service? Maybe its a lower than usual T/O setting? DUB-SFO I assume?

Maybe it's a bit further back than normal seating wise and it's just perception. Thought it was different. Yeah. Full flight.

Incidentally how's the weather on the route? I hear the US isn't pleasant in the sky today? :eek:

smurfjed · 08-05-2016 2:15pm

You arent used to sitting that close to the engines

:)

Tenger · 08-05-2016 2:20pm

faceman wrote: »

....
Incidentally how's the weather on the route? I hear the US isn't pleasant in the sky today? :eek:

Jetstream over central Canada, just west of Hudson bay. http://squall.sfsu.edu/gif/jetstream_init_00.gif

There another over Southern Greenland but ye may be further north than it.
http://squall.sfsu.edu/gif/jetstream_atl_init_00.gif

faceman · 08-05-2016 3:00pm

Tenger wrote: »

Jetstream over central Canada, just west of Hudson bay. http://squall.sfsu.edu/gif/jetstream_init_00.gif

There another over Southern Greenland but ye may be further north than it.
http://squall.sfsu.edu/gif/jetstream_atl_init_00.gif

Oh dear. Think we're going to fly over southern Greenland. Looks like the second half of flight will be unpleasant.

L1011 · 11-05-2016 4:41pm

I have been asked to bring a slab of Guinness to an event in Portugal (but flying to SCQ).

I know you can buy 8 packs in T2 (for an extortionate price) so cans are clearly OK but is 24 in hold luggage pushing it?

Tenger · 11-05-2016 4:46pm

Might not be worth the hassle. Whats the weight of 24 cans?
500ml=500g, x24= 12kg....plus the bag and clothes. You are looking at a 20kg bag. I would have each can wrapped in an item of clothing in case of spillage.
Is there an issue with the widget cans in an unpressurised/cabin pressure environment? I was under that impression. Could be very wrong of course.

L1011 · 11-05-2016 6:34pm

I'm bringing an empty bag to bring back Lego so the weight isn't an issue. Could see the widgets possibly being problematic - didn't shake the cans in the shop to see if they were though.

adamob544 · 18-05-2016 9:37pm

Just wondering, if I don't have a printer, what do I need to bring to the airport for a Ryanair flight? I haven't flown with them before and I was just wondering how it all works :P . Like do I check in online, print out a boarding pass with a self-check in at the airport, and head straight to security ?

JCX BXC · 18-05-2016 9:42pm

adamob544 wrote: »

Just wondering, if I don't have a printer, what do I need to bring to the airport for a Ryanair flight? I haven't flown with them before and I was just wondering how it all works :P . Like do I check in online, print out a boarding pass with a self-check in at the airport, and head straight to security ?

You NEED to check in online and you NEED to print out your passes in order to avoid fees. Go to an internet cafe/local library/ similar and print them off, if your stuck.

If you check in and print off your passes, proceed to the bag drop (A.K.A check-in desk) if you have checked in baggage. If you only have carry on luggage just proceed straight through security. The only thing you need in the airport is your passport and boarding pass.

A Dub in Glasgo · 18-05-2016 9:43pm

You need to find a place that will print your boarding pass or use the Ryanair app

adamob544 · 18-05-2016 10:08pm

Thanks for the replies guys

So if I have the boarding pass from the Ryanair app, do I need to print anything at all? Can I pretty much do everything via the app?

A Dub in Glasgo · 18-05-2016 10:11pm

You do not need to print anything, just make your phone is charged and you can access the boarding pass in the airport

Pat Dunne · 18-05-2016 10:12pm

Carnacalla wrote: »

You NEED to print out your passes in order to avoid fees

There is an alternative method and far easier in my opinion. If you have a smart phone, just download the Ryanair App. Check in through the App and download your electronic tickets on to your phone.

Just present your phone with the "ticket" displayed at Security and the Boarding desk and Bon Voyage.

Its that simple!

adamob544 · 18-05-2016 10:17pm

Ah grand

. If I was to print something out, is it only the boarding pass? And you can't print that til like the week before departure or something?

JCX BXC · 18-05-2016 10:26pm

adamob544 wrote: »

Ah grand . If I was to print something out, is it only the boarding pass? And you can't print that til like the week before departure or something?

Yes, only the boarding pass. Theres no other documents.

Personally, even if I was to use the mobile app, I would print my tickets out too. Smartphone, even higher range ones now days are unreliable, and I don't fancy being stuck in an airport unable to board my flight thanks to a faulty app/phone.

adamob544 · 18-05-2016 10:30pm

Thanks for the advice guys

. Same, especially if you're getting a Ryanair flight it'd be a disaster haha

Shannon757 · 18-05-2016 10:34pm

adamob544 wrote: »

Thanks for the advice guys . Same, especially if you're getting a Ryanair flight it'd be a disaster haha

At least you're not being stereotypical :rolleyes:

Pat Dunne · 18-05-2016 11:17pm

I fly with FR fairly frequently. I have used the RyanairApp and Smartphone tickets for the last 2 years and never once have I had a failure. I also haven't printed a ticket in over 18 months.

On-line check in up to 30 days in advance of your flight and if you are flying twice within 15 days of each other, you can check-in for both flights at the same time, it a dawdle.

January · 20-05-2016 6:18pm

Same, I never print boarding passes anymore, use the app for each carrier when travelling. I screenshot the QR code too though.

billie1b · 20-05-2016 7:28pm

Carnacalla wrote: »

Yes, only the boarding pass. Theres no other documents.

Personally, even if I was to use the mobile app, I would print my tickets out too. Smartphone, even higher range ones now days are unreliable, and I don't fancy being stuck in an airport unable to board my flight thanks to a faulty app/phone.

Once you have passed security You can still board without your boarding pass/app pass once you pass a few security questions at the boarding gate and produce your passport, if it happens before security you can go to the check in desk to get a reprinted boarding card, once its on the system that you have already checked in a reprinted boarding pass has no charge, if you havent checked in and present yourself to the desk for check in/boarding pass there is a charge

Mech1 · 23-05-2016 11:28pm

http://www.newstalk.com/reader/47.301.343/73349/0/

Marcusm · 23-05-2016 11:40pm

Mech1 wrote: »

http://www.newstalk.com/reader/47.301.343/73349/0/

Didn't they have those in area 13/51 (or whatever it was called) in the level below departures nearly 10 years ago?

L1011 · 24-05-2016 3:24pm

14 and yes

January · 26-05-2016 7:13pm

If I check my parents in online for a flight on aer lingus to pick good seats can they print their boarding passes at the airport? They have no smart phones so app is not an option.

Strumms · 26-05-2016 7:17pm

yes at either the self service machines or they can go up to a desk and have them printed... Will be issued with same seats as booked.

Busi_Girl08 · 29-05-2016 11:18am

Quick question re Aer Lingus checkin. I am going on holiday in a few weeks with the family, flying from Dublin to Bourgas in Bulgaria. There's 4 of us, and there are 4 bags to be checked in.

Am I right in thinking that for check-in all we need is a print-off of the confirmation and booking itinerary for the flights, ie the email? Is there anything else we need, apart from the obvious stuff like passports.

I'm guessing as we're flying within Europe we don't need the API and all that Jazz?

VG31 · 29-05-2016 11:22am

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

Quick question re Aer Lingus checkin. I am going on holiday in a few weeks with the family, flying from Dublin to Bourgas in Bulgaria. There's 4 of us, and there are 4 bags to be checked in.

Am I right in thinking that for check-in all we need is a print-off of the confirmation and booking itinerary for the flights, ie the email? Is there anything else we need, apart from the obvious stuff like passports.

I'm guessing as we're flying within Europe we don't need the API and all that Jazz?

You don't even need the confirmation email. All you need is your confirmation number.

Just use one of the Aer Lingus kiosks in T2 to check-in and then go to a desk to drop off your bags.

Busi_Girl08 · 29-05-2016 11:25am

VG31 wrote: »

You don't even need the confirmation email. All you need is your confirmation number.

Just use one of the Aer Lingus kiosks in T2 to check-in and then go to a desk to drop off your bags.

Excellent! Thanks. My dad owes me a tenner now

JCX BXC · 29-05-2016 1:43pm

Will be taking an early flight out of Dublin for a weeks holidays, what are the best Park and Fly hotels?

cowboyBuilder · 02-06-2016 8:54pm

Hi
Is it true aer lingus and Ryanair are going to start charging for carry on luggage ?
Someone told me from today they start - but can't find anything at least on aer lingus site
Thanks

Tenger · 02-06-2016 8:56pm

cowboyBuilder wrote: »

Hi
Is it true aer lingus and Ryanair are going to start charging for carry on luggage ?
Someone told me from today they start - but can't find anything at least on aer lingus site
Thanks

There was something in the papers today about both airlines increasing the charges for checked in luggage, perhaps that was what the person read/heard?

Spanish Eyes · 02-06-2016 9:00pm

Tenger wrote: »

There was something in the papers today about both airlines increasing the charges for checked in luggage, perhaps that was what the person read/heard?

I thought Ryanair were REDUCING them!

http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/02/pf/ryanair-reducing-checked-baggage-fees/

JCX BXC · 02-06-2016 9:05pm

cowboyBuilder wrote: »

Hi
Is it true aer lingus and Ryanair are going to start charging for carry on luggage ?
Someone told me from today they start - but can't find anything at least on aer lingus site
Thanks

Good heavens no,

Ryanair and Aer Lingus charge different prices for check in luggage at different times of year. (Seasonally adjusted) June is one of the higher prices, and of course the tabloids catch this every year and try to make a story out of it. Every year. Best part is everyone forgets.

curiousoranje · 02-06-2016 9:05pm

Anyone know which gates WOW Air use in T1? flight out tomorrow lunchtime and just curious.

VG31 · 02-06-2016 9:12pm

curiousoranje wrote: »

Anyone know which gates WOW Air use in T1? flight out tomorrow lunchtime and just curious.

I think they use Pier 1 (Ryanair gates).

Locker10a · 03-06-2016 1:17am

cowboyBuilder wrote: »

Hi
Is it true aer lingus and Ryanair are going to start charging for carry on luggage ?
Someone told me from today they start - but can't find anything at least on aer lingus site
Thanks

not true

faceman · 05-06-2016 4:29pm

Carnacalla wrote: »

Will be taking an early flight out of Dublin for a weeks holidays, what are the best Park and Fly hotels?

Price it up online, the earlier you do the better deal you get. Strike a balance though between distance to the airport and price. Quick Park also do parking.

If you're really lucky you'll get a good rate on the short term car park.

Don't leave it till the last minute!

JumpShivers · 14-06-2016 10:19am

Some news sources are saying that routes into and out of France and including routes entering French airspace are cancelled.

If so, how come the flight to Malta from Dublin is running as scheduled? Because it passes over French airspace.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/airport-and-airlines-strikes-14-june-france-easyjet-scandinavian/

Out flight to Malta is Monday evening 20th.

Fattes · 14-06-2016 10:21am

JumpShivers wrote: »

Some news sources are saying that routes into and out of France and including routes entering French airspace are cancelled.

If so, how come the flight to Malta from Dublin is running as scheduled? Because it passes over French airspace.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/airport-and-airlines-strikes-14-june-france-easyjet-scandinavian/

Out flight to Malta is Monday evening 20th.

Probably because it is economically possible to reroute it away from French airspace!

martinsvi · 14-06-2016 10:31am

they never close down their airspace and airports completely, they just reduce the capacity. I think it's up to airlines to decide which flights will go ahead using available slots, which will have to be re-routed and which flights will have to be cancelled. Re-routing has it's limits too, you can't just take all the traffic over Northern France and toss it over to Belgium for example, everything has it's limits, even sky

JCX BXC · 14-06-2016 12:16pm

JumpShivers wrote: »

Some news sources are saying that routes into and out of France and including routes entering French airspace are cancelled.

If so, how come the flight to Malta from Dublin is running as scheduled? Because it passes over French airspace.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/airport-and-airlines-strikes-14-june-france-easyjet-scandinavian/

Out flight to Malta is Monday evening 20th.

Some flights are, a lot aren't. Have a look at French airspace on Flightradar24!

highlydebased · 14-06-2016 12:34pm

I flew from Stansted to Malta during one of the atc strikes in January and we went over Belgium and Germany. We were lucky as there were tonnes of cancellations

ScouseMouse · 16-06-2016 12:37pm

Another timing thread - Sorry.

Got an 8am flight on Tuesday morning. Parking in Quickpark, then two cases to be bagdropped, and then the long walk to FR gates stopping off to grab some cheap Carrolls smokes in Duty Free.

Family with kids and a granny all checked in online with boarding cards printed.

Would I be ok arriving at T1 for around 6.15am? Or do I need a bit more padding? Seasoned travellers, so carry ons will be properly packed but that won't stop us being held up by other ejits.

Thanks all

SM

Jamie2k9 · 16-06-2016 1:10pm

ScouseMouse wrote: »

Another timing thread - Sorry.

Got an 8am flight on Tuesday morning. Parking in Quickpark, then two cases to be bagdropped, and then the long walk to FR gates stopping off to grab some cheap Carrolls smokes in Duty Free.

Family with kids and a granny all checked in online with boarding cards printed.

Would I be ok arriving at T1 for around 6.15am? Or do I need a bit more padding? Seasoned travellers, so carry ons will be properly packed but that won't stop us being held up by other ejits.

Thanks all

SM

06.15 should be fine, a lot of peak traffic will of cleared security in T1 by then. If you want to be extra safe try 06.00 but if you expect to be quick in duty free you will be fine. Will prob come out with at least 30 minutes for shopping with an 06.15 arrival.

Atlantic Dawn · 16-06-2016 1:15pm

Your biggest concern would be the Ryanair bag drop, times with this can vary between no delay and 30 minutes depending on the flight schedules that morning. Ryanair offer bag drop the night before between the hours of 8pm on 10pm, one customer on the booking can check in all the bags at that time, might suit better if you live near the airport.

Jamie2k9 · 16-06-2016 1:20pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Your biggest concern would be the Ryanair bag drop, times with this can vary between no delay and 30 minutes depending on the flight schedules that morning. Ryanair offer bag drop the night before between the hours of 8pm on 10pm, one customer on the booking can check in all the bags at that time, might suit better if you live near the airport.

At 06.15, between 50 & 60% of FR departures up to 08.00 will have closed check in desks so it should be much more calmer than an hour earlier. If you are worried about delays then 06.00 would be better but I wouldn't expect major issues.

pepe the prawn · 16-06-2016 10:13pm

Flying from Dublin to Toronto on EI129 on Wednesday 29th June, is this route serviced by one of the 757's? If so, what's the IFE like?

Coming home on EI108 on July 19th from JFK, is this a 757 or 330?

Thanks

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