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Still looking for decent prices for our Jan to March trip Orlando, and Aer Lingus has a great price, £1260 Business class from Manchester, changing in Dublin.

Has anyone had any experience? I know it won't be as good as Virgin and BA, but for the price it looks excellent.

Sorry, I can't help as I've never flown to the US on Aer Lingus but one of the advantages is that you clear Immigration at Dublin and so no long lines when you land in Orlando

According to posts over at The Dibb, the DUB-MCO flight is the only flight that does not currently clear immigration in Dublin - no idea why though.

Apparently when the new terminal opens in Dublin (should be November 2010) then all flights to the USA will be able to use the pre-clearance facilities.

Thanks both. I was excited there for a minute about not having to queue at immigration at Orlando!!! Never mind. I have read the Business class used to be little more than PE on the Orlando route, but apparently that has changed and you do now get more for your money. Well I hope so anyway. Just can't make the decision. What a pain Virgin didn't have Orlando in the sale, so much easier from up north!

Tinkerbelle wrote:Apparently when the new terminal opens in Dublin (should be November 2010) then all flights to the USA will be able to use the pre-clearance facilities.

Oh, you posted at the same time. Now that would be a very good reason for booking.

I have previously heard very good things about Aer Lingus business class...

Sealink wrote:I have previously heard very good things about Aer Lingus business class...

Oh thank you. I think we might go for it.

There's a trip report somewhere... trying to find a link!

Here's one from Airliners.net

Sealink wrote:There's a trip report somewhere... trying to find a link!

Here's one from Airliners.net

Thanks, it seems to come out quite well. Would have liked that filet steak!!!

maz wrote:Still looking for decent prices for our Jan to March trip Orlando, and Aer Lingus has a great price, £1260 Business class from Manchester, changing in Dublin.

Has anyone had any experience? I know it won't be as good as Virgin and BA, but for the price it looks excellent.

Would tend to agree.. y) Thats an option we will seriously consider, given PE on MAN-MCO is coming out just over a Grand in March.. n(

OK its not VS, but Hang on, wobbly seats, crap IFE, so-so food (if they have any left..) or £200 more for this...? ?|

Makes you think... or should I say, should make VS think :w