Jun 25, 2015, 8:33 pm
Last edit by: starflyergold
Aer Lingus New A330 and B757 Transatlantic Business Class
Thompson Aero Seating (Portadown) seating
Launched March 15, 2015; installed in all EI A330 aircraft.
- Seats convert to two metre lie flat beds
- 90% direct aisle access
- Touchscreen seat controls
- In-seat massage function
- Personal AC and USB charging points
- IFE 16 inch flat screen monitors with AVOD (from Inflight Dublin)
- Storage space for shoes or laptop, tablet, water bottle
- Personal reading LED spot lamp
- On demand food and beverage service
- Courtesy WiFi
Link to Factorydesign publicity video / guide on YouTube (Video embedding seemingly not available in wikis)
Window seating (Factory Design)
Window and centre section (BoardingArea)
B757 roll out has commenced with EI-LBT and is expected to be completed by May 2016.
Business-Class Lie-Flat-Seats from 2015
May 29, 2015, 9:43 am
#76
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: BA Blue, EI Silver, Honours Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,209
Wouldn't worry about your age. The important thing is behaving in a manner befitting the privilege that is travel, much more the privilege that is premium travel. I've travelled in Premium cabins since about your age, and seen a number of people about my own age, it's not as uncommon as you might think.
I'm sure you'll really enjoy the EI Business class experience. It's my favourite, even before the new seats.
I'm sure you'll really enjoy the EI Business class experience. It's my favourite, even before the new seats.
May 29, 2015, 11:26 am
#77
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 722
Wouldn't worry about your age. The important thing is behaving in a manner befitting the privilege that is travel, much more the privilege that is premium travel. I've travelled in Premium cabins since about your age, and seen a number of people about my own age, it's not as uncommon as you might think.
I'm sure you'll really enjoy the EI Business class experience. It's my favourite, even before the new seats.
I'm sure you'll really enjoy the EI Business class experience. It's my favourite, even before the new seats.
May 29, 2015, 12:03 pm
#78
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 124
So True
No truer words, really. If the passenger was 1.9 and fussy, people might notice, but not 19.
Last edited by DonSFO; May 29, 2015 at 1:59 pm
May 29, 2015, 12:22 pm
#79
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: DL PM; Marriott Plat; Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 257
If people don't like you, they really are not going to like my 1 year old and my 4 year old in July. I don't care what people think, though. I paid my fare and my children are well behaved. I expect to be treated the same as the business traveler next me.
May 29, 2015, 12:25 pm
#80
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 722
I know what your saying but some people do not like to see children or any young person who is in business. I suppose they think its expensive so it should be enjoyed with not disturbance! Following everyone's advice I think i'll just treat it like any other experience in economy as they have experiences with it.
May 29, 2015, 12:38 pm
#81
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: DL PM; Marriott Plat; Hilton Honors Gold
Posts: 257
I know what your saying but some people do not like to see children or any young person who is in business. I suppose they think its expensive so it should be enjoyed with not disturbance! Following everyone's advice I think i'll just treat it like any other experience in economy as they have experiences with it.
Last edited by rcurry01; May 29, 2015 at 2:18 pm
May 29, 2015, 9:14 pm
#82
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,690
PS. OWENC, forget the blazer, just wear normal clothes and enjoy the trip
May 30, 2015, 4:51 am
#84
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Belfast
Posts: 398
Jun 25, 2015, 8:56 pm
#85
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Test: Aer Lingus new transatlantic Business class (Factorydesign)
Nice product overview from Factorydesign. Tried embedding in wiki, but video embedding apparently is not available in wiki posts.
Jun 26, 2015, 6:13 am
#86
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BOS/MHT/PVD/BDL
Programs: Belong to Many but No Longer Loyal to Any
Posts: 880
We were on the EI 138 BOS-DUB end of May and were lamenting the short duration of the flight. Wanted a little longer to enjoy the lie-flat seats. Well, half way across the Atlantic we had a medical emergency on-board and returned to Newfoundland. A sub 6 hour flight turned into a 12 hour haul. We were very happy with the seats! Also great service, meals and drink. The baggage fiasco which followed in DUB...that's another story....