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  • #52
    Pat Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    Charles Babbage wrote: »
    And what would you put in this letter? That you want to deceive the immigration officers?
    See my answer above
    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    When the O.P receives the official text book answer from the US Embassy, so be it.

    At least then he knows exactly to do in and what to expect in advance. Rather than saying at time of travel, "a fella on the internet, told me it would be grand", to a US Immigration Official.

    Good luck explaining that one!

    Dissapointing to see the A&A forum in breach of its own Charter, so early in the year.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055763888
    First of all please note...If you'd like to ask about travelling, airline baggage info, times, schedules, destinations etc please ask at the Travel and Holidays Forum


  • #53
    dm09
    Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭dm09


    Carnacalla wrote: »
    Negative, you preclear in Ireland. You can't have half a flight precleared, and the other half not cleared.

    In what scenario would such a situation arise?

    Op - just my own experience - I travel to the US about 4 times a year for business/pleasure. The 'address in US' you put on the esta application only needs to be the hotel address were you will stay for the first night, it is not followed up rigoursly - a lot of the time I have used a generic address and booked a motel/hotel upon arrival. The questions at US Immigration are very rarely (almost never) scrutinous unless you appear suspicious - ie you have a one way ticket or have a history of frequent "90 day holidays" most of the time it's very straight forward unless you fit a "profile" ..so for example your father in law will have a boarding card for New York so you tell them you are going to New York - you are not required to detail your day by day itinerary so it should be easy to keep Vegas a surprise and as this is an internal flight in US, you will not face immigration again.
    Have a fantastic trip!


  • #54
    LiamaDelta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 824 ✭✭✭LiamaDelta


    DrPhilG wrote:
    Dublin to NYC, stay 8 days. NYC to Vegas for 4 days. Then Vegas to Dublin with NYC connection.


    In this case your final destination is NYC as that's where you're entering the US, you're not transiting through NYC (transiting means not leaving the airport). Highly unlikely they'll give you a boarding card in Dublin for a flight in 9 days time.
    Questions are likely to be rudimentary business/pleasure, duration of stay.
    But they may ask if he had any plans to visit other places...then it could be tricky. Particularly as they'll be able to see the Vegas bit of the itinerary.
    So might be best tell him beforehand or take the chance that you'll have to go back and explain. Or if you're in the same queue you could explain it to the official yourself before your dad goes up to him.


  • #55
    LXFlyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,917 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    See my answer above


    Dissapointing to see the A&A forum in breach of its own Charter, so early in the year.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055763888


    Can you not just report this instead of posting posts like this?

    The mods can then move it to the general travel thread.

    There is no need to post like this on a thread - just report it and let the mods sort it out.


  • #56
    MoyVilla9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭MoyVilla9


    dm09 wrote: »
    In what scenario would such a situation arise?

    Op - just my own experience - I travel to the US about 4 times a year for business/pleasure. The 'address in US' you put on the esta application only needs to be the hotel address were you will stay for the first night, it is not followed up rigoursly - a lot of the time I have used a generic address and booked a motel/hotel upon arrival. The questions at US Immigration are very rarely (almost never) scrutinous unless you appear suspicious - ie you have a one way ticket or have a history of frequent "90 day holidays" most of the time it's very straight forward unless you fit a "profile" ..so for example your father in law will have a boarding card for New York so you tell them you are going to New York - you are not required to detail your day by day itinerary so it should be easy to keep Vegas a surprise and as this is an internal flight in US, you will not face immigration again.
    Have a fantastic trip!

    This. Put down the NYC address that you will be staying at. Unless it's a connecting flight Dublin-NYC-Vegas where the bags will be going straight to Vegas, and it may arouse suspicion if your tell the officer that you are going to a different destination to your bags, then I don't see a situation where you will have to tell the officer. You will be asked your destination, which is NYC, and once in the country you are free to travel as you desire.


  • #57
    DrPhilG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,451 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    MoyVilla9 wrote: »
    This. Put down the NYC address that you will be staying at. Unless it's a connecting flight Dublin-NYC-Vegas where the bags will be going straight to Vegas, and it may arouse suspicion if your tell the officer that you are going to a different destination to your bags, then I don't see a situation where you will have to tell the officer. You will be asked your destination, which is NYC, and once in the country you are free to travel as you desire.

    So won't he (or we) be asked the length of our stay? The idea is that he would be heading out thinking that he's only going for 8 days. But in fact he's going for 12.


  • #58
    LiamaDelta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 824 ✭✭✭LiamaDelta


    DrPhilG wrote:
    So won't he (or we) be asked the length of our stay? The idea is that he would be heading out thinking that he's only going for 8 days. But in fact he's going for 12.

    He may or may not...that's up to the person on duty.


  • #59
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    Dissapointing to see the A&A forum in breach of its own Charter, so early in the year.
    As I have previously explained to you via PM, the mods are very aware of the spillover from Travel into A&A, we are wiling to allow this as it is inevitable when people look for help about travel and see "Aviation" in our title.
    As long as it doesn't become regular we can tolerate a little. Rules are not always black and white.
    Some other forums/websites have hardline mods who ruin the casual discussion forum atmosphere.
    Hence, we have a travel question thread which I have now merged the CBP thread into. (was using my phone yesterday so couldnt do so)


  • #60
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    DrPhilG wrote: »
    So won't he (or we) be asked the length of our stay? The idea is that he would be heading out thinking that he's only going for 8 days. But in fact he's going for 12.

    This is the nub. Dont take a chance on him being asked the length of his stay.

    It could all work out wonderfully with no tricky questions...but why take a chance.


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  • #61
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,205 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    If traveling as family you can be processed as a 'family' unit by a single officer with one family member as the lead traveler and only a single declaration form. This will make life a lot less stressful

    1. If first night is in NYC, then thats what goes on the form

    2. When asked for the return details (which they already have on the screen :D) you state your port of departure again NYC, that's what will appear on the I94 record if you check later. 'Returning from NY in just over a week'

    3. Do not offer up information, the officer doesn't want your life story, answer all questions directly and honestly when asked.

    I've never had any issues with CBP in Dublin, even when flying on two single tickets and coming back via different places then when I started, never even been asked


  • #62
    MoyVilla9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭MoyVilla9


    DrPhilG wrote: »
    So won't he (or we) be asked the length of our stay? The idea is that he would be heading out thinking that he's only going for 8 days. But in fact he's going for 12.

    Ah, yes, he probably will be asked when he is returning so that would be a stumbling block. I thought it was 4 days out of the time in NY, not additional days. They don't care about internal travel, but they often ask when you are returning.


  • #63
    smurfjed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,265 ✭✭✭✭smurfjed


    Malaysia Airlines has imposed a ban on checked-in baggage on its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Europe, citing safety and "strong head winds" as the reasons for the measure.
    Economy passengers will only be allowed cabin baggage of up to 7 kilograms, while Business/First passengers can take two pieces on board totalling 14kg, the airline said on its website.
    "In the interest of safety, Malaysia Airlines currently operates a long route to Europe, which combined with temporary unseasonably strong head winds, is limiting the airlines' ability to carry baggage in cargo," it said.

    I would have thought that it was better to carry less passengers with their baggage rather than this.


  • #64
    LXFlyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,917 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    smurfjed wrote: »
    I would have thought that it was better to carry less passengers with their baggage rather than this.

    Wow - how many long haul passengers would ever comply with those requirements?


    Very few - only business travellers going for a couple of days perhaps.


  • #65
    Pat Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    Tenger wrote: »
    As I have previously explained to you via PM, the mods are very aware of the spillover from Travel into A&A, we are wiling to allow this as it is inevitable when people look for help about travel and see "Aviation" in our title.
    As long as it doesn't become regular we can tolerate a little. Rules are not always black and white.
    Some other forums/websites have hardline mods who ruin the casual discussion forum atmosphere.
    Hence, we have a travel question thread which I have now merged the CBP thread into. (was using my phone yesterday so couldnt do so)

    Please explain to me why the Forum Charter has not been updated to accommodate this change in policy.

    The Forum Charter remains unchanged since 2009?


  • #66
    tricky D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,700 ✭✭✭tricky D


    Mod note: This is off-topic on thread. If you have any issue, use the Report post function or PM the mods. Any more on thread commentary will earn a sanction.

    All mod matters in the A&A forum will be getting looked at shortly.
    Pat Dunne wrote: »
    Please explain to me why the Forum Charter has not been updated to accommodate this change in policy.

    The Forum Charter remains unchanged since 2009?


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  • #67
    KMFCross
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 214 ✭✭KMFCross


    Hi Folks,

    From reading the ryanair website i cant figure out if I can select my seat when i go to check in for my flight tomorrow, the flight is next Thursday so check only opens 7 days before the flight.

    I know i can pay to select a seat now, but what i am wondering is if i can select a seat on the left hand side of the plane or will one be automatically allocated for me which could be on the right?

    Thanks In Advance


  • #68
    IrishAir98
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭IrishAir98


    While checking in online with EI to the UK are you capable of choosing a seat for free then, and are you able to do it on the self service kiosks in T2


  • #69
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    This is the Aviation & Aircraft Forum.
    This question is better posed in the Travel Forum.


  • #70
    KMFCross
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 214 ✭✭KMFCross


    IrishAir98 wrote: »
    While checking in online with EI to the UK are you capable of choosing a seat for free then, and are you able to do it on the self service kiosks in T2

    Thanks, but my question related to RyanAir?


  • #71
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,227 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    Tenger wrote: »
    This is the Aviation & Aircraft Forum.
    This question is better posed in the Travel Forum.

    Isn't that kinda hypocritical to the thread heading?

    I thought this fourm was created by the mods for travel questions on this fourm, rather than always kick them away.


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  • #72
    Pat Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    KMFCross wrote: »
    Hi Folks,

    From reading the ryanair website i cant figure out if I can select my seat when i go to check in for my flight tomorrow, the flight is next Thursday so check only opens 7 days before the flight.

    I know i can pay to select a seat now, but what i am wondering is if i can select a seat on the left hand side of the plane or will one be automatically allocated for me which could be on the right?

    Thanks In Advance
    Usually on Ryanair you won't have a problem selecting a "free" seat at check-in. You can also select a "free" seat at time of purchase as well.

    I hope this of some use, enjoy your trip.


  • #73
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    KMFCross wrote: »
    Thanks, but my question related to RyanAir?
    His/her post is a seperate question. Your question was added to the Airline/Airport/Travel questions thread in the Aviation forum.
    Carnacalla wrote: »
    Isn't that kinda hypocritical to the thread heading?

    I thought this fourm was created by the mods for travel questions on this fourm, rather than always kick them away.
    Dammed if you do and dammed if you dont.
    This question seemed less "random google finds A&A" than others. I was trying to get the best of both worlds by adding to our thread while also redirecting to the 'proper' forum.


  • #74
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    IrishAir98 wrote: »
    While checking in online with EI to the UK are you capable of choosing a seat for free then, and are you able to do it on the self service kiosks in T2

    Yes. The charge with EI refers to preassigning your seat. Choosing at check-in and/or kiosk is free.


  • #75
    goingnowhere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,205 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    If you check in online less than 30 hours before departure you can pick from available seats for free.

    If you check on at the desk for most UK destinations and have no checked luggage and your return flight is within 24 hours, they can give you the return boarding card as well if you ask in Dublin


  • #76
    howyanow
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭howyanow


    Hi There

    I have a few questions I hope someone doesn't mind answering for me.
    I have booked a flight Dublin to Boston for Mid April with Aer Lingus.
    I have not flown to the US for ten years as I have developed a fear of flying in the last ten years and I avoided flying for a few years but in the last 3 years I have managed to get to Portugal 3 times and Italy once although I nearly didn't get on one of the flights.
    I find that I can enjoy some of the flights if I can distract myself and I know its a short flight so can deal with the anxiety for a short time.
    I am determined to get to the US but was wondering what to expect nowadays on board in terms of in flight entertainment /food etc as i get restless easily even sitting at home!
    What is the usual flight path,is it Iceland -Greenland-Canada down the Coast to Boston?
    Is there bad turbulence crossing the ocean?
    What is a good seat to choose,Middle Aisle I was thinking?
    Can I bring a Laptop and use Wifi on board?
    How long before the flight should I get to the Airport for clearence etc or does the online visa application cover that?
    I have never had been apply online before so hopefully it is simple to do.

    Sorry for so many questions just trying to get the negative things out of my head so I can enjoy the excitement of going rather than dreading it!!


  • #77
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Hey,

    These answers are based on my own experience of regular flights to US for work.

    > What is the usual flight path,is it Iceland -Greenland-Canada down the Coast to Boston?
    Pretty much

    > Is there bad turbulence crossing the ocean?
    Most flights will pass without any significant turbulence. You might pass through some areas of light turbulence, but it's no bouncier/rough than a bus going over a bad road in Ireland. It would be more a rarity to get strong turbulence that throws people about the cabin.

    > What is a good seat to choose,Middle Aisle I was thinking?
    I always go for aisle as it gives you the ability to get up and move around cabin without disturbing a fellow passenger who might be sleeping, etc.

    > Can I bring a Laptop and use Wifi on board?
    All Aer Lingus transatlantic flights now have wifi, for a fee. You won't be able to use any streaming like netflix or youtube. But you can do general browsing and email, etc.

    > How long before the flight should I get to the Airport for clearence etc or does the online visa application cover that?
    I'd give it at least 2 hours min. All the US flights tend to leave around the same time window, so everyone is passing through pre-clearence at the same time. It usually moves smoothly but I personally like to get to the airport at least three hours in advance and pass thru security and pre-clearance as quickly as I can. Then I can sit and relax before the flight, get something to eat and not stress about missing flight etc

    > I have never had been apply online before so hopefully it is simple to do.
    It is, just make sure to use the official site (https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/) and not a third party that charges a hefty fee for doing the form on your behalf


  • #78
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,227 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    irlrobins wrote: »
    .

    > Can I bring a Laptop and use Wifi on board?
    All Aer Lingus transatlantic flights now have wifi, for a fee. You won't be able to use any streaming like netflix or youtube. But you can do general browsing and email, etc.

    Negetive, only the A330's in the fleet have WiFi. The OP will be likely be travelling on one, but alot of routes are without


  • #79
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Carnacalla wrote: »
    Negetive, only the A330's in the fleet have WiFi. The OP will be likely be travelling on one, but alot of routes are without
    Sorry, forgot about the 757's.


  • #80
    LXFlyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,917 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    Carnacalla wrote: »
    Negetive, only the A330's in the fleet have WiFi. The OP will be likely be travelling on one, but alot of routes are without

    The OP is flying Dublin-Boston in mid-April - that will be an A330.

    Probably better to leave the other routes/aircraft out of this discussion lest they get confused.

    OP you can also pre-order enhanced meals in Economy.
    https://www.aerlingus.com/experience-aer-lingus/dining/transatlantic-economy/#/0


  • #81
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    irlrobins covered the main answers already.

    -what to expect nowadays on board in terms of in flight entertainment /food etc as i get restless easily even sitting at home!
    All EI aircraft across the Atlantic have personal TV's with on demand films and TV shows. You get 1 meal and 1 snack. Soft drinks are free, charge for alcohol and extra sweets/treats.
    You can also pre-order an upgraded meal as posted above.

    -What is the usual flight path,is it Iceland -Greenland-Canada down the Coast to Boston?-Is there bad turbulence crossing the ocean?
    Going DUB-BOS you will most probably pass south of Iceland and Greenland. Usual landfall is over Newfoundland and then down the coast to Boston.

    -What is a good seat to choose,Middle Aisle I was thinking? If you worry about turbulence then mid cabin is best (level with wings) So maybe row 18-28? As for aisle or window...depends on whether you feel better with space or a window. I know I prefer the aisle as I like to get up and dont mind people inside me getting past me.

    -Can I bring a Laptop and use Wifi on board?You can bring a laptop, there are power ports 1 between each pair of seats. Wi-Fi on all A330 flights to US ex-DUB. You have to pay to use it.
    (EDIT; the early DUB-JFK is the exception in the Summer as it is on a B757)

    -How long before the flight should I get to the Airport for clearance etc or does the online visa application cover that? I have never had been apply online before so hopefully it is simple to do.

    As per EI website,advice is to arrive 2-3 hours before departure.
    You must have your ESTA visa completed online before you will be allowed to check-in. It costs ~$15 and must be done on the official website. http://www.esta-gov-dhs.us/
    Ignore any 3rd party website charging more than ~$15

    The form is long but straightforward.


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  • #82
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,227 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    Tenger wrote: »
    -Can I bring a Laptop and use Wifi on board?You can bring a laptop, there are power ports 1 between each pair of seats. Wi-Fi on all flights to the US ex-DUB. You have to pay to use it.
    .

    Again, no. Early morning JFK will be a 757, as well as IAD. JFK and BOS are regularly 757 in the winter season too.


  • #83
    LXFlyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,917 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    Carnacalla wrote: »
    Again, no. Early morning JFK as I'm will be a 757, as well as IAD. JFK and BOS are regularly 757 in the winter season too.

    The OP is only asking about DUB-BOS in mid-April - this is irrelevant to that query!

    I appreciate where you're coming from, but it is a specific query not a general one and you'll only end up confusing them!


  • #84
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,227 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    lxflyer wrote: »
    The OP is only asking about DUB-BOS in mid-April - this is irrelevant to that query!

    I appreciate where you're coming from, but it is a specific query not a general one and you'll only end up confusing them!

    Just correcting a few mistakes, it may be a specific query but I'm sure you respect it's more than just the OP reading it, and many others may use the info. It has been very well answered by both Tenger and irlrobins.


  • #85
    howyanow
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭howyanow


    Thanks for all the information!


  • #86
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Have to go to the US again for work, this time Memphis, not that easy to get to and I have to fly One World for the points, upside to this trip is I get to fly LHR to MIA on a BA A380 which will be a first for me!


  • #87
    Pat Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    Inquitus wrote: »
    Have to go to the US again for work, this time Memphis, not that easy to get to and I have to fly One World for the points, upside to this trip is I get to fly LHR to MIA on a BA A380 which will be a first for me!

    That's wonderful, what's your query or question :)


  • #88
    imitation
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,815 ✭✭✭imitation


    A friend is going from to Cork to Japan via london soon with, all booked through British Airways, they got a bit nervous about if the baggage would be checked straight through or not (and the baggage allowances) so they asked BA and were told they would have to check in twice and the baggage allowance was less for the cork london leg. I was just wondering was there some recent change because I did a similar trip before and it was all checked straight trough with the same allowance.

    Another complication, they want an extra bag but the rep said they would have to pay the 70 euro surcharge twice.


  • #89
    Jamie2k9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,754 ✭✭✭✭Jamie2k9


    imitation wrote: »
    A friend is going from to Cork to Japan via london soon with, all booked through British Airways, they got a bit nervous about if the baggage would be checked straight through or not (and the baggage allowances) so they asked BA and were told they would have to check in twice and the baggage allowance was less for the cork london leg. I was just wondering was there some recent change because I did a similar trip before and it was all checked straight trough with the same allowance.

    Another complication, they want an extra bag but the rep said they would have to pay the 70 euro surcharge twice.

    It should be checked straight through.


  • #90
    howyanow
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭howyanow


    I have a couple of more questions I hope someone doesn't mind answering for me.
    I went to book my seats for the flights but could only choose seats for return flight,anyone know why I cannot book seats for flight out?

    I remember flying over on what felt to me was a huge plane with 3 rows of seating 3-4-3 in aisles about 10 years ago.
    I noticed while choosing seats on return flight that the seating plan was different.Are those planes no longer in use?I remember feeling more comfortable with it beeing a larger plane than I had been on beforehand and was good to be able to get up and walk around every now and again.


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  • #91
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,227 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    howyanow wrote: »
    I have a couple of more questions I hope someone doesn't mind answering for me.
    I went to book my seats for the flights but could only choose seats for return flight,anyone know why I cannot book seats for flight out?

    I remember flying over on what felt to me was a huge plane with 3 rows of seating 3-4-3 in aisles about 10 years ago.
    I noticed while choosing seats on return flight that the seating plan was different.Are those planes no longer in use?I remember feeling more comfortable with it beeing a larger plane than I had been on beforehand and was good to be able to get up and walk around every now and again.

    What was the seating plan? A330's that EI use are 2-4-2. If it was quite a while back you may have been on a 747.


  • #92
    howyanow
    Registered Users Posts: 449 ✭✭howyanow


    Yes seating plan is 2-4-2 as you say.
    have the 747s been taken out of the fleet?


  • #93
    JCX BXC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,227 ✭✭✭✭JCX BXC


    howyanow wrote: »
    Yes seating plan is 2-4-2 as you say.
    have the 747s been taken out of the fleet?

    Oh they are gone with years! When the 747's were around it was a completely different era of flying. Even British Airways, Delta, United, Virgin Atlantic etc are now retiring their 747's.


  • #94
    Shannon757
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭Shannon757


    howyanow wrote: »
    Yes seating plan is 2-4-2 as you say.
    have the 747s been taken out of the fleet?

    Yes.


  • #95
    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    howyanow wrote: »
    ....
    have the 747s been taken out of the fleet?

    Aer Lingus retired their B747's in 1994/1995


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    Shannon757
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    howyanow wrote: »
    I have a couple of more questions I hope someone doesn't mind answering for me.
    I went to book my seats for the flights but could only choose seats for return flight,anyone know why I cannot book seats for flight out?

    I remember flying over on what felt to me was a huge plane with 3 rows of seating 3-4-3 in aisles about 10 years ago.
    I noticed while choosing seats on return flight that the seating plan was different.Are those planes no longer in use?I remember feeling more comfortable with it beeing a larger plane than I had been on beforehand and was good to be able to get up and walk around every now and again.
    Tenger wrote: »
    Aer Lingus retired their B747's in 1994/1995
    Sure about that huh? :rolleyes:


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    Zonda999
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    Not sure on the supplemental baggage but there should be no issue checking the included luggage through to the final destination at Cork


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    highlydebased
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    If its all on one ticket the baggage allowance of the most major carrier for the particular journey usually applies for the entire journey, in other words whoever flies the longest leg.


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    howyanow
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    I thought myself it was too long ago to be correct because definitely was on a plane with that seat formation going there in 2008.
    I saw someone mention Airbus 330,is this the only aircraft that Aer Lingus operate the Boston route with?


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    JCX BXC
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    howyanow wrote: »
    I thought myself it was too long ago to be correct because definitely was on a plane with that seat formation going there in 2008.
    I saw someone mention Airbus 330,is this the only aircraft that Aer Lingus operate the Boston route with?

    In 2008 it would have only been an A330, the fleet hasn't changed much. 2-4-2 is fairly standard internationally, and the A330 isn't a small aircraft.

    From Dublin its the A330 most of the time, (757 sometimes in winter JAN,FEB)
    From Shannon its the 757 except from June to Sept when its the 767.


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    Pat Dunne
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    Folks can anyone tell me what days and times EI use the A330 to AGP?

    Planning on travelling in May and was thinking of treating myself to the front end.


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