  Aer Lingus is the national flag carrier of the Republic of Ireland. Operating a fleet of 44 aircraft to over 73 destinations, Aer Lingus’s aircraft have an average age 6.2 years. Aer Lingus is 29.4% owned by Ryanair and 25.4% owned by the Government of Ireland
Route: Dublin International to London Heathrow Departure date and time of flight: 15th August 2004 at 19:00pm Flight Number: EI182 Flight duration: 1h 15m Class: Economy Class Aircraft type: Airbus A320 Punctuality of the flight: No delay. Any baggage issues: There were no baggage delays on this flight. Comments on the check-in staff and any issues: There were no problems. It was a smooth flight. Comments regarding the pre-meal service: None. Passengers had to pay for the food. The good old days of getting free food on some European flights has disappeared. Comments regarding the first meal: None. Passengers had to buy the food, and the prices are a bit on the expensive side. Nevertheless, for such a short flight there was no need for in-flight meals. Flying without getting complimentary in-flight meals is just not the same experience as used to be (irrespective of how long the flight is). Comments regarding the drinks service: None Comments regarding the in-flight snacks (if any): None Comments regarding the second meal (if any): None Comments on the in-flight system (if any): None Comments of professionalism of the cabin crew: Very professional and polite. Any incidents: While we on final approach to London Heathrow, we must have been around a mile from touchdown (I could easily see the M4 motorway), when we suddenly heard a loud thud and the plane start climbing again! It was a missed approach which means that for whatever reason the Pilot decided to abort the landing and go around to try once more. It took around 10 minutes for to go around London and come back again to make a safe landing second time around. According to the Captain, we were too close to the aircraft in front so we had to abort the landing at the last minute. Comments on the interior of the aircraft (including seat comfort): The interior of all Aer Lingus aircraft is in the national colours of light and dark green- Emerald would the correct word to use. The Shamrock is displayed on all seat covers. Overall rating 1-10 (worst-best): 9
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 Aer Lingus is the national flag carrier of the Republic of Ireland. Operating a fleet of 44 aircraft to over 73 destinations, Aer Lingus’s aircraft have an average age 6.2 years. Aer Lingus is 29.4% owned by Ryanair and 25.4% owned by the Government of Ireland
Route: London Heathrow to Dublin International Departure date and time of flight: 8th August 2004 at 08:50am Flight Number: EI153 Flight duration: 1h 15m Class: Economy Aircraft type: Airbus A321 Punctuality of the flight: Yes, there was a delay of around 15 minutes because of heavy morning traffic at Heathrow. However the Captain made up the time in this short flight. Also, I nearly missed the flight! I had to run after checking in at the last minute (this has been my bad habit I think!) Any baggage issues: There were no baggage delays on this flight. Comments on the check-in staff and any issues: The check-in staff were kind to let me through at the last minute, considering that I nearly missed the flight. But later once I got to the gate I found out that the flight was delayed anyways! Comments regarding the pre-meal service: None. Passengers had to pay for the food. The good old days of getting free food on some European flights has disappeared. Comments regarding the first meal: None. Passengers had to buy the food, and the prices are a bit on the expensive side. Nevertheless, for such a short flight there was no need for in-flight meals. Flying without getting complimentary in-flight meals is just not the same experience as used to be (irrespective of how long the flight is). Comments regarding the drinks service: None Comments regarding the in-flight snacks (if any): None Comments regarding the second meal (if any): None Comments on the in-flight system (if any): None Comments of professionalism of the cabin crew: Very professional and polite. Improvements that could be made: None. Comments on the interior of the aircraft (including seat comfort): The interior of all Aer Lingus aircraft is in the national colours of light and dark green- emerald would the correct word to use. The Shamrock is displayed on all seat covers. Overall rating 1-10 (worst-best): 10 |
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