Aer Lingus business class, worth it?

Personally for me I've never upgraded as I've never viewed it worth the price or good value for money
If it was couple of hundred Euro, I might consider it but anytime I've looked it's usually in the thousands
I think if I was going on an adventure of a lifetime or bucket list trip like this I'd spend the extra money while there,
as you're probably never going back that way again, rather then on the flights there and back

Recently we flew to Beijing with Emirates , two seven plus hour flights with a 3 hour stopover in Dubai in economy
But we booked an extra day in Beijing before our trip started to allow us a bit of recovery time
Which worked out well and a hell of a lot cheaper then the airline upgrade cost
Not sure if that would work for the OP if going directly from flight to cruise ship but maybe a day or two of sightseeing in Seattle??
My only issue with Emirates and the flights was the movie selection was the same on the April fight out as the May return
 
I fly alot stateside with Aer Lingus. I think the business class is expensive for the service you get. Seats or good though, especially the newer planes. Overall the business class experience is like the economy experience: ok but far from luxurious.
Due to frequent flyer status I get lounge access for all flights with AerLingus, which is nice, but not life changing.
Usually only go business coming back from US, but not going there - or if it is LA flight (11 hours is very long in economy, especially with AerLingus)
(Flying mostly to Seattle and DC)
If the price difference one-way is less than 1500 euro at time of booking I might consider it for a return flight depending what my plans are for the day of arrival.
I usually ask at check in, and if they offer an upgrade for around $800 max I tend to take it.

It is a far cry from the business experience with the Emirates or Etihad. Delta premium economy had better service than AerLingus business (seats are not comparable)
 
Howth Head said:
I thought, "this is the only way to travel."
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Reminds me of the first time I stayed in the Merrion Hotel and I came back to the room with the turn down service and the slippers beside the bed, this is the only way to Hotel!

Needless to say my annual stay here will be cut if I do go with these flights!
 
Cervelo said:
Not sure if that would work for the OP if going directly from flight to cruise ship but maybe a day or two of sightseeing in Seattle??
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Yes we definitely will be staying one night in Seattle pre Cruise and potentially one night post cruise as well it all depends on the flights.

If there is one thing I have learned you do not rush from a cruise ship to the airport it's a very stressful experience.
 
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