![]() The new business model going forward is IAG/LHGroup, i.e. Lufthansa Group has already absorbed more than it needs. The only ‘deal clincher’ they offered was to add a shamrock next to the star inside the crescent. They wanted to rid the brand and use their own bread and butter A380s for a lucrative two fer: M.East to Ireland to N.America. no crosses to be worn by predominately Irish-Catholic cabin crew. Other candidates who sought Aer Lingus were Gulf carriers. RyanAir’s CEO wanted to divest the Irish Republic of its full service flag carrier and yank J seats, install pay to ‘P’ toilets for a 21st century version of an long-haul ‘Slaver’ in the sky. Any takeover was fraught with sensitive politics and IAG’s Willie Walsh understands this. ![]() IAG is best suited culturally, operationally and the brand will stay. Should get Taesoich, Dail OK, and hence EU approval. IAG’s (read BA) takeover of Aer Lingus is progessing. > Read More: IAG Group Moves Closer to Aer Lingus Acquisition With the next several months of my schedule already earmarked, I will not be trying the Aer Lingus product till September ( only 25K Avios between Boston and Dublin in business class through 30 April 2015) but cannot wait to test drive this upgraded product! Thankfully, the inevitable merger with British Airways will not result in any changes to the product…at least for the foreseeable future. The event was hosted by Aer Lingus and included some delicious Irish food that will be featured onboard - I just love Irish butter and cheese: Enjoy a coffee, juice and croissant before going to the officeĪnd Wi-Fi was not even mentioned above, but will be available on each aircraft and complimentary for business class passengers.Have your shirts and suits steam pressed.Refresh yourself on arrival with a shower in the new arrivals lounge.Larger, high definition entertainment screens, with increased content.Menu and inflight ambience themed to time of day, maximizing your comfort.Dine early with our express meal service.Signature cocktails on arrival on board, with the finest wines and champagne.The best modern Irish food with the freshest ingredients.Fully-flat seat for complete relaxation and the best possible sleep.Enjoy our Business Class selected red or white wine with your meal.Our pre-dine menu offers a gourmet food selection while you wait for your flight.Business Class guests can enjoy an exclusive pre-dine service from New York and Boston.Business Class guests also receive priority boarding for all flights.No queuing when you get to the states as you arrive as a domestic passenger.Dublin airport’s pre-clearance means you ‘arrive’ in the US before you even depart Ireland.Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, as well as free Wi-Fi.Lounge access is also available at all US, UK, and European airports for our Business Class guests.Relax in one of our signature lounges in Dublin, Heathrow, Boston, and soon-to-be-open New York.Fast-Track security lanes bypass lengthy queues and expedite your trip to the aircraft and the lounge.Every member of our staff has been trained to deal with ticketing and Gold Circle Issues.Dublin will also have an exclusive premium entrance hall to speed up your travel.Premium check-in areas available at all airports. ![]() The new business class experience includes (I am just quoting the poster above): We will also see positive upgrades to the ground experience and soft product onboard, reflected nicely on this chart below. Naturally, the new seat is the focal point of the new product and the new business class seat will offer direct aisle access to 90% of passengers and a 6’5″ bed.īut that will not be the only onboard change. > Read More: Aer Lingus Business Class A330 Fleet Will Be Fully Lie-Flat by 01 April 2015 Over the month of March, some days will still feature the older seats, but the full transformation will be complete before April.
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