FAQ No.1: Aer Lingus Lounges
Mar 12, 2026 | 3:00 am
#1608
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: EIDW
Programs: Aer Lingus Concierge, Radisson Rewards VIP, BW Diamond, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 2,839
AMS OW is really the business, was there two weeks ago for the first time and will be there in 2 weeks again
So calm compared to the madness of fhe Aspire
So calm compared to the madness of fhe Aspire
Mar 12, 2026 | 8:12 am
#1609
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,905
With regards to AMS itself last Saturday and Sunday were total chaos on arrival. Huge queues both in EU and Non EU lines / auto gates. The Non EU lines were moving quicker and the British passport holders were getting through quicker. Total shambles.
Mar 12, 2026 | 11:00 am
#1610
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: EIDW
Programs: Aer Lingus Concierge, Radisson Rewards VIP, BW Diamond, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 2,839
AMS passport control has gotten unpleasant since covid, they actually ask EU citizens questions, why are you here, what are you doing. That somewhat borderline in terms of the EU free movement rules.
At least the control point at the end of the D pier is open again
At least the control point at the end of the D pier is open again
Mar 15, 2026 | 4:19 am
#1611
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: DUB
Programs: AerClub - Concierge, Hotels.com - Silver
Posts: 1,637
Not great in LHR this morning. Fried food yes but doesnt look great. Grey looking porridge. Virtually no pastries or fresh fruit. No orange juice 🙄
Disappointing fare compared to usual experiences later in the day.
Having said that the flight over gets me over the concierge hump so happy days!
Disappointing fare compared to usual experiences later in the day.
Having said that the flight over gets me over the concierge hump so happy days!
Last edited by alserire; Mar 15, 2026 at 4:26 am
Mar 15, 2026 | 5:06 am
#1612
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Pennines in England
Programs: Aer Lingus Concierge / BA Bronze / RJ Bronze / Radisson VIP / Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 553
Not great in LHR this morning. Fried food yes but doesnt look great. Grey looking porridge. Virtually no pastries or fresh fruit. No orange juice 🙄
Disappointing fare compared to usual experiences later in the day.
Having said that the flight over gets me over the concierge hump so happy days!
Disappointing fare compared to usual experiences later in the day.
Having said that the flight over gets me over the concierge hump so happy days!
Mar 16, 2026 | 12:19 pm
#1616
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Pennines in England
Programs: Aer Lingus Concierge / BA Bronze / RJ Bronze / Radisson VIP / Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 553
Hopefully someone on FT will be one of the first to venture and experience the refurbished 51st and would gladly take photos and provide a review once it's re-opended 😛
Mar 16, 2026 | 5:47 pm
#1619
Join Date: Mar 2025
Location: Warrington, UK
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, Radisson VIP, Hilton Gold
Posts: 24
Mar 22, 2026 | 11:52 pm
#1620
Join Date: Jul 2022
Programs: AerClub Platinum, Accor ALL Gold, Sixt Platinum, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 392
Sitting in the EI lounge thronged as usual around this time. Food area is a pinch point to the extent people are getting annoyed as they try and queue or sit at the counter and people push past with bags.
Would be lovely if there was overflow allowed/sent to an area in the new lounges.
Would be lovely if there was overflow allowed/sent to an area in the new lounges.