Irish carrier Aer Lingus has started a nice sale for non-stop tickets to destinations in the United States, selling tickets as low as €277 for a trip to Chicago or Seattle. This fare includes a meal on board and a 10 kg cabin bag, but no checked bags. The cheapest fare including luggage comes with the price of €50 per flight segment, adding up to €100 in total.
These tickets are available directly on Aer Lingus’ website. The travel period, however, is limited to April and May.
You can find nonstop fares to the following cities for less than €350 from Dublin. Especially Seattle for €277 is a bargain:
- Chicago: €277
- Seattle: €277
- Boston €280
- Hartford, CT: €283
- New York: €283
- Philadelphia: €323
- Los Angeles: €343
- and more…
Flights departing from Shannon are discounted, as well:
Departures from Dublin bring the advantage of US Border Preclearence, 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 until March 6, 2023 for departures in April and May 2023. You can use Google Flights to find the cheapest flight dates and buy your tickets on Aer Lingus’ website, especially if you want to travel with checked bags.
Mileage
Aer Lingus issues these tickets in booking class A – severely limiting your earning opportunities. You can earn the following for a Dublin to Chicago roundtrip:
- 1,832 Award Miles on United MileagePlus
- 570 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
Destination
Hotel prices in the USA usually start at roughly €75 – €100, depending on the city and hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
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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