Aer Lingus Longhaul Business Class Questions [e.g. MAN - MCO] - Page 2

**philemer** · Jun 19, 12, 9:24 pm

Flying ORD-DUB-ORD Business award (on EI using BA miles) this Oct. A couple questions:
1) What exactly does USPC stand for? I assume it's immigration.

2) I'm guessing we can access the Gold Circle lounge on arrival & departure. Yes?
3) How are the almost-lay-flat seats on the A330?

We're really looking forward to our first trip to Eire, I mean Ireland!

**starflyergold** · Jun 20, 12, 12:31 am

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Originally Posted by philemer

Flying ORD-DUB-ORD Business award (on EI using BA miles) this Oct. A couple questions:
1) What exactly does USPC stand for? I assume it's immigration.

2) I'm guessing we can access the Gold Circle lounge on arrival & departure. Yes?
3) How are the almost-lay-flat seats on the A330?

We're really looking forward to our first trip to Eire!

1) United States Pre-Clearance (Immigration and Customs Clearance =arrival in the US at a domestic gate)
2) Access is only possible on departure, EI has no arrivals lounge
3) Comfortable

Welcome to Dublin!

PS: The country is called Ireland

**JDiver** · Jun 20, 12, 6:48 am

Thread lightly retitled for broader application. Sláinte!

JDiver, Senior Moderator

**philemer** · Jun 20, 12, 12:58 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by starflyergold

1) United States Pre-Clearance (Immigration and Customs Clearance =arrival in the US at a domestic gate)
2) Access is only possible on departure, EI has no arrivals lounge
3) Comfortable

Welcome to Dublin!

PS: The country is called Ireland

Thank you. Maybe we can hoist a pint of the black with you on our visit to Ireland.

soy · Jun 20, 12, 8:48 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by philemer

Flying ORD-DUB-ORD Business award (on EI using BA miles) this Oct. A couple questions:
1) What exactly does USPC stand for? I assume it's immigration.

2) I'm guessing we can access the Gold Circle lounge on arrival & departure. Yes?
3) How are the almost-lay-flat seats on the A330?

We're really looking forward to our first trip to Eire!

The food in J is usually good, at least compared to the TATL competition (UA/US/DL). Enjoy the trip

mickeydfly13 · Aug 5, 12, 12:32 pm

How does EI biz class seat compare to US envoy seat? I hate that envoy as I find it a tease to almost be flat, but not...hard to sleep going east...

colmc · Aug 5, 12, 1:20 pm

Envoy on which aircraft? EI > US 757 or 767. US > EI on their A330 (which is a proper flat bed)

mickeydfly13 · Aug 9, 12, 7:55 am

Envoy on the B757. Guess it's the old 767 seat, right?

colmc · Aug 9, 12, 1:15 pm

Worse again- 160 degree recliner/cradle type: http://www.flyinbusinessfirst.com/wp...Biz_Class7.jpg

mickeydfly13 · Aug 13, 12, 8:07 am

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Originally Posted by colmc

Worse again- 160 degree recliner/cradle type: http://www.flyinbusinessfirst.com/wp...Biz_Class7.jpg

OK, thanks for the help. I really, really disliked the US Envoy seat going to DUB. Fine for relaxing, but found it a teaser when trying to sleep. Close, but no cigar. I would rather slug it out in the back and save a few bucks for a 6 hour flight!