Aer Lingus is one of my favourite airlines. They have always got me to where I'm going on time. The staff are very polite, friendly and helpful. The planes are spotless and recently check-in online saves lots of valuable time.
Here's a big hint! I use Aer Lingus to fly to the states. I fly from the UK to Dublin and then onto the states (via Shannon stopover) for one reason: the American immigration checks are done in Ireland. You are processed before you fly, which means when you arrive in the States you're just waved through. The last time I flew to Boston I was shocked by the size of the queue waiting for the immigration check. All the people from my flight just picked up their luggage and walked through a different door.
I fly economy to the states, whether with work or for pleasure, and I find Aer Lingus leg room to be more than adequate. If you are particularly tall, you can contact them when you book and they will make arrangements to put you in a seat where you can stretch out.
The food onboard is fine, the films change frequently and there's a good range of radio programmes to choose from. Most of their US routes are now served by airbuses.
I'm never tired when I arrive in the States, but I'm always knackered when I get back. If you're back to London, I would suggest you arrange to get off your return flight in Shannon and get the Heathrow service from there. Aer Lingus lands early in the morning and it's nice to avoid the rush of Dublin airport first thing in the morning.
One more thing. I fly to Dublin a lot form the UK and I find Aer Lingus to have the cheapest last minute fares. The budget airlines crucify you for booking at the last minute, not so Aer Lingus.
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Good review of an airline with a good on-line booking system, a very good automated check-in system in Dublin airport, AND (as you pointed out!) some really good last-minute fares. Have used them between Dublin and Germany for a number of years, prefer them to the cattle-rush of some of the "budget" airlines, especially when they work out as cheap if not cheaper...
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