Aer Lingus has launched a sale for its non-stop routes from Ireland to North America. Fares start at €287 to Minnesota. This fare includes a meal on board and a 10 kg cabin bag, but no checked bags. Depending on your destination, one piece of hold luggage up to 23 kg adds between €100 and €120 to your ticket.
While all routes are discounted, we’ve decided to mention those that cost under €380:
You can find the following non-stop flights with departure from Dublin:
Our search form can redirect you to Aer Lingus’ booking site with your desired destination and dates. These prices are available between April and May 2024:
These flights bring the advantage of US Border Preclearance, as you will pass US customs and border protection at Dublin airport, arriving in America free of formalities. Aer Lingus’ long haul fleet consists of Airbus A330 and Airbus A321neo aircraft. The former will greet you with 2-4-2 seating in economy class, while the latter offer 3-3 seating. All economy seats offer personal screens and power sockets.
Search & Book
The promotion states these prices are available for departures between April and May 2024 but doesn’t have expiration date. You can use Google Flights to find availabilities. We recommend buying the tickets on Aer Lingus’ website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
Aer Lingus issues these tickets in booking class Z from Dublin. severely limiting your earning opportunities. You can earn the following for a Dublin to Toronto roundtrip:
- 1,634 Avios on British Airways Executive Club
- 1,634 Award Miles on United MileagePlus
Destination
Information & Tips for USA
The USA offers many sights, natural wonders and cultural significance. Thanks to numerous airlines offering flights across the Atlantic, it is always pretty inexpensive to get there. Alternatively, you can also cross the Atlantic by boat.
Immigration, ESTA & Visa Requirements
The USA has one of the strictest entry regulations in the world. Most EU citizens, among others, are lucky to be able to participate in the so-called Visa Waiver Program. If you get an electronic entry permit (ESTA) for approximately €20, you don’t need a visa for entry.
The Best Time to Visit
Due to its sheer size, the perfect time to visit the USA varies greatly from region to region. In winter, Florida is very popular due to the mild temperatures. In the summer the West and East Coasts are flooded by tourists which drives up the prices for hotels and flights and during the Indian Summer in late autumn New England is a very popular destination. The hurricane season between July and September can be dangerous in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida and the southern states are regularly struck by these tropical storms. Blizzards occur from the East Coast to the Midwest during the winter months and regularly put air traffic and public life on hold.
Currency
The US dollar is widely used throughout the world and accepted as a currency in most tourist hotspots worldwide. That being said, carrying cash isn’t necessary in the US, all you need is a credit card! These are very common in the USA and are accepted pretty much everywhere without any issues. If you already have a credit card in your wallet, you should make sure that it does not charge a foreign currency fee if possible. Carrying a few dollars in cash doesn’t hurt though. You might need cash e.g. for the bus ticket if you want to buy it directly from the driver. Most of the time you even have to give exact change.
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Comments (3)
I couldn’t help noticing. It caused pain in my eyes ;-).
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Hi! Sorry about the mistake, I fixed it. Thank you for noticing!