Airline/Airport/Travel questions and queries

masit

Travelling to Lanzarote via the UK in 2 week’s. I see that travelers from Ireland to Spain don’t need a test or covid cert. But if travelling from the UK to Spain there are some requirements. Myself and my wife are boosted from December and January and the kids have recovery certs. So, my question is. As our country of origin is Ireland, EU citizens and EU covid certs, should we ok on entering Spain or would we have to go through the same process as UK citizens?

Geuze

Are there really no flights from SNN to Paris?

Seems odd, it's a big city, loads of tourists.

HTCOne

Vueling are launching ORY. 2 x weekly.

Plenty of airlines have tried and failed in the past. Ryanair couldn’t even make BVA work with their cost structure. Aer Lingus were just about to relaunch CDG when COVID hit.

ORY is the nicest and most convenient airport for Paris in my opinion, hopefully this route survives the impending global recession.

Neilw

Hi all,

I haven’t travelled since this time last year when covid checks were in place, are there any restrictions travelling to the USA now?

I am vaccinated but missed the booster due to catching covid.

Thanks.

cobham

I have not been thru the airport in past 6 mths. Are the food outlets upstairs in T2 reopened? Any new outlets in T1 where previous ones closed? I need gluten free options and always a struggle especially ahead of a long flight. Wrights of Howth were best... for those who like fish and outlets in both terminals.

L1011

Both upstairs in T2 are open, and a new bar/restaurant has replaced the old bar and Butler's downstairs. Not been through T1 recently

cobham

So has Butlers relocated to elsewhere on the ground floor of T2... never really liked the open aspect there but need that shot of caffeine!

L1011

I think so. Still on the website.

I don't use them due to their owners political donation tendencies.

orionm_73

Butlers still there where it has always been. The Chocolate lounge has gone, replaced by Starbucks and The Fallow.

Paul2019

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119689025#Comment_119689025

Who do they contribute to?

L1011

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119694718#Comment_119694718

Right wing religious groups.

breezy1985

Looking at Ryanair Dublin to Tallinn next year and all flights are sold out.

Is this just because they are not on sale yet. Surely every single flight can't be sold out ?

VG31

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119753315#Comment_119753315

The summer 2023 schedule hasn't been released yet. Some routes have started appearing over the last week or two however. I reckon they should be available within the next month.

pc7

Can anyone advise I booked flights in February for December, RA changed the time by 8 hours in June. I still have not received an email confirming the new time so can’t change the flight for free. Chat tells me to be patient, that schedule not confirmed, but the flight and my booking are the new time. I want to change it as I’m not bringing the kids to airport at 3am. Anyone any guidance on this? Or how I can escalate it? Thanks

Paul2019

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119695089#Comment_119695089

Interesting...and not in a good way.

Clon63

What is the usual time before a bag is considered lost and a claim can be made?

My bag didn't make it on a connection through Frankfurt on Lufthansa. Report was made on the day (3rd October) and told they would be in contact and not to call. I have heard nothing back since. Back travelling in 2 weeks and need to get a new case etc. I know the baggage issue in Dublin Airport was very bad earlier in the summer and Lufthansa are handled by Sky Handling Partners but there is still no record of the bag having arrived in Dublin.

Is this a reasonable time frame for putting in a Lost Bag Claim?

Neilw

Flying Thursday morning to Chicago, 11.30am.

Would I be time enough arriving at 8?

Locker10a

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119793769#Comment_119793769

https://www.ccpc.ie/consumers/2022/07/29/faq-friday-what-are-my-rights-if-my-luggage-is-lost-or-delayed/

google pulled up this

VG31

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119874573#Comment_119874573

Yes that's plenty of time. You could probably arrive around 30 minutes later if you have checked-in online and can use the self-service bag drop.

AndyBoBandy

Anyone any idea if Ryanair will accept a large box as a check in item of luggage?

Ive this box about 1.3m long, and would like to check it in on an upcoming flight…. But don’t see any option on their website other than baby equipment or sporting equipment..

Locker10a

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119888762#Comment_119888762

its not bigger than skis or golf gear so I can’t see the problem

msmandy

Hello I dont know how to start a thread as it has been ages since i have been on here.

I booked a flight to Rome last May for Feb 10th as a family member was performing at a festival, we were departing feb 10th on the 6.20am. We got an email saying the flight had changed and we were advised to change to the 4pm flight getting in at 8 meaning that we will miss the first performance.

Now that is all well and good but the first flight is still for sale at 180 euros and it is now a week past!. I got this flight at a really good price and I am curious to know if Ryanair would bump us on to another flight in order to sell more expensive tickets?

I'd appreciate any words of wisdom or thoughts

mikewest

Contact Ryanair directly and ask is the best I can advise. Maybe the original flight time has changed to slightly earlier.

pc7

You are entitled to move to a flight for free as over 5 hours, can you fly out day before?

Geuze

How likely are Ryanair to offer Knock to Cologne next summer 2023?

CPTM

Is it difficult to exit terminal 1 after you have passed through security? We're travelling with Ryanair over the coming days and don't want to be stuck in the airport for 10 hours.

VG31

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119978497#Comment_119978497

There's an exit that brings you to passport control beside gate 217.

Honeypark

does anyone know why airport security requires travellers to remove their pant's belt? what possible reason would there be for this?

orionm_73

So the belt buckle doest trigger the metal detector.

pc7

Anyone travel this week. Have 6am flight Saturday and didn’t book fast track, how’s T1 been around 4am does anyone know, thanks

HeidiHeidi

I was in the airport last Friday at 5am, for a 7am flight - huge queue at fast track, and nobody at the ordinary security area! It was all moving quickly though.

Caranica

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120038616#Comment_120038616

Check out DA security times Twitter account

Covidhaveago

I was using the bag drop facility at Manchester for a Ryanair Dublin flight. When I had printed and attached my tag and went to place my bag on the baggage slide thing, a gentlemen directed me to the visual check in desk with the bag instead.

My question is why did he do this? I was running late (my fault) and just about made the flight, but if there was any kind of queue at the visual check in desk I would have been in trouble.

pc7

Thanks Heidi, ended up booking it after looking at Twitter and RA giving out about DAA

don’t be awake early enough to catch the time on app carinca. Hopefully won’t be to bad.

donkey balls

Heard there was going be a new bar in T2 as a girl in the local was going to work there, Is that onlong with the bar that looks over the 400s as well?

We normally go to one in with the outdoor smoking area in T1 As the old one in T2 didn't sell Bulmers.

Locker10a

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120045138#Comment_120045138

There is a new place open in T2 and the Gate Clock has also just reopened too

x567

Anyone know if there’s any sign of the EI arrivals lounge in DUB re-opening? (Or or any other lounge in the airport with a access to a shower, inbound or outbound?)

acermaple

A young family friend was due to fly Aer Lingus Boston-Dub last night arriving this am early. The flight was cancelled and she has been rebooked by the airline to fly Boston to Shannon tonight arriving early tomorrow. The question is how will she get from Shannon to Dublin, are the airline likely to lay something on or is she expected to make her own way? She is finding it impossible to get any info from the airline.

elperello

She has a ticket to Dublin that's where they have to get her to.

Locker10a

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120078655#Comment_120078655

Yea unless she agreed to voluntarily just take the SNN.

Otherwise they’ll have to provide transportation or as a last resort expense it back to them ?!

acermaple

Thanks folks, they did, in fact, provide transport from Shannon to Dublin, fair play. Just a lack of info at time of rescheduling in Boston and the following day , which was a Saturday, caused a lot of concern.

Dodge

Do you mind giving info on the transport provided? No reason other than nosiness…

Bus? Car? Flight?

acermaple

It was a bus, Shannon to Dub airport.

Officer999

Hi guys.

Has anyone booked a 1 stopover flight with self-transfer?

I’m looking at flying to Bucharest and there is a very cheap option on skyscanner from Dublin to Bucharest with a stopover in Brussels Charleroi. The connecting time is 1hr 50.

But the problem is it is self transfer. So I would need to come out at arrivals and then go back in through security and departures again.

Has anyone done a self transfer connecting flight before? Is 1 hr 50 enough? It feels very tight to me, I’m especially reliant on the Dublin flight to leave on time.

I’ve also never flown through Brussels Charleroi but can’t imagine it’s too big of an airport which makes me tempted to go for it? Any advice? The two flights are both Ryanair so I’ll be able to check in online for both.

Citizenpain

Have you check-in luggage ?

HeidiHeidi

What time of day are the flights at?

I've done a self-transfer in Barcelona, but there's kind of a halfway house where you have to go through another passport control, you don't have to go all the way out and back in.

If the flights are early in the day, less chance of your Dublin flight leaving late. Afternoon or evening, anyone's guess!

Looking at the airport website, there are landings/departures about every 20 mins or so, so busy enough but not manic.

If there's a huge saving, it might be worth it - but I have to say I find flying such a miserable experience these days that I'm all just for an easy life, I'll pay a bit extra to make it easy!

Officer999

Yes should have said I don’t have check on luggage. I’ll have just a carry on bag.

The flight leaves Dublin at exactly midday. And it’s midweek, not a weekend.

I do save about €100 on choosing the self transfer option so I think it’s worth consideration. It’s just a question of whether 1hr 50 is enough to do it.

Thanks for the feedback

Dodge

I’d do it

If you’ve no bags to check, you probably don’t have to leave airside if you’re checked in online. Both flights you’re on are non-schengen.

If I want to use Dublin Airport ‘Fast Track’ in T2 what time do I need to book it for for a 07:20 departure on a continental EU flight ?

Obviously I’ll be there in plenty of time for the baggage drop but just wondering what time’s reasonable and if you turn up late for your appointed time do you miss the service or what happens?

I usually don’t use DUB so a little confused as the booking doesn’t link to the flight number.

Neilw

Couple of questions for the experts.

What terminal do Lufthansa depart from?

Im flying to Frankfurt and returning Friday morning, flight leaves Frankfurt at 10am, what time would I need to arrive for the flight?

I’ve read about Frankfurt being crazy busy, I have to get a train from Stuttgart so would like to have an idea.

Thanks :)