In recognition of our consistent quality and excellent guest experience, Skytrax World Airline Awards has rated Aer Lingus 4-stars, making us the first and only Irish airline to receive such a prestigious rating. Smart flies 4-star. Smart flies Aer Lingus.
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Another very popular frequent flier site, ThePointsGuy.com, did a more recent detailed review (read it here) of the DC to Dublin service and while the only Con was the flight time and arriving too early, the Pros were “Aer Lingus had delicious food, great service and a solid hard product.” He notes that the single ...
The Surge in Flight Prices to IrelandOver the past few years, numerous factors have come together to push up the costs. From surging global fuel prices to increased demand for Irish destinations, both tourists and locals alike are feeling the pinch.
The best time to visit Ireland is during the shoulder season (May, September and October). During these months, you'll find less crowds along with cheaper flight and accommodation prices. These months experience mild temperatures, plenty of dry spells and there's a packed festival calendar.
For example, if you're concentrating most of your time in Dublin city and Northern Ireland, you should fly in and out of Dublin. If you really want to see the west or south west, Shannon will be a better fit. If your itinerary has you seeing a little bit of everything, fly into one airport and out of the other.
-If your preference is for culture, history, nightlife, top restaurants choice would be Dublin. If your preference is for scenery, small towns, friendly people choice would be Shannon. If you're planning on spending the entire week in the city, you'll definately want to book your flights in and out of Dublin.
Most trans-Atlantic carriers that fly to Dublin, the capital, also fly to Shannon on the western side of the island. Dublin's bigger size often means it has cheaper fares.
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In recognition of our consistent quality and excellent guest experience, Skytrax World Airline Awards has rated Aer Lingus 4-stars, making us the first and only Irish airline to receive such a prestigious rating. Smart flies 4-star.