Aer Arann: Effortless flying (Aer Arann)

Member Name: gavallan2020

Product:	Aer Arann
Date:	28/07/09 (6 review reads)
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Advantages: very quick at unloading bags, easy to use, the propellor planes are good, lots of routes

Disadvantages: .

I have to say, when I flew with Aer Arann a week ago today, it was simply effortless. Aer Arann focus on 40 different routes connecting Ireland, France and the UK. Most, if not all of the planes are around half the size of a British Airways 737. Not to mention that they are all run by propellors too.

Checking in wasn't to much of a problem. Although I did spend about 20 minutes blocking the que as the check-in person was looking for forms. (Since I was flying on my own at under 16, then forms were needed). Anyway, once that hassle was done, from then on everything was perfect. From the gates opening to leaving the ground on the plane, there was only about a 15 minute gap. Which I thought was brilliant. Since almost, if not all the planes are propellor powered, its a good experience if you haven't been on one before. For starters, the plane takes off in about half the time it normally takes. Since the planes are quite small, they fly quite low which therefore allows you to see everything out of the window (if its a clear day). In fact, I reckon that when I flew from Glasgow to Donnegal. I was only in the clouds for about 5/10 minutes out of a 45 minutes fight. The only downside to the plane is that propellors do make the cabin very very noisy. For example, I had massive headphones that normally block out all sound when turned off. I put my phone up on full volume watching Top Gear, yet I could only just make it out. So if you are planning on reading a book, then you might have to change your plans. Although all of the flights with Aer Arann are short haul so you shouldn't have much trouble.

So overall, a very good airline with a very efficient crew (unloading bags etc.). There are plenty of routes to choose from and the planes are interesting if you have been on them before. Recommended!

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