There’s one business class to Europe that doesn’t get nearly enough attention – and it might be one of the smartest ways to fly across the Atlantic.
Recently, I had the chance to fly Aer Lingus Business Class to Europe, and the experience left me with one big takeaway: this airline is seriously underrated.
Aer Lingus may not have the same reputation as some of the bigger European carriers, but it offers a really solid transatlantic business class product. From a comfortable lie-flat seat to friendly service and a much more approachable price point than many competitors when booking with points, there’s a lot to like here.
It may not be the flashiest business class in the sky, but it delivers where it matters most – and that’s exactly why I think it deserves more attention.
In the full YouTube review, I walk through the seat, the food, the service, and exactly how I booked this business class experience … including how many points it cost.
At Thrifty Traveler, we don’t accept freebies. We use our own points, miles, or cash to pay for every single flight or hotel you see reviewed here – including this one!
- In This Review
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:39 Check In & Lounge
- 2:40 – Boarding & Plane Tour
- 5:25 – Meal Service & In-Flight Experience
- 7:31 – Final Review
- 9:45 – How We Booked This Flight Using Points
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Great review !! Read this ZRH to YUL A350 route is only temporary… just for March 2026… then Swiss reverts back to A330.
Any insider intel from Swiss if they plan to keep it permanently for 2026 ?
Also… with just three 1st class suites… did you try to upgrade to 1st with cash or were all the cabins full ?
I was hoping to see an option to bid for an upgrade, but first class was sold out right away. One of the first class passengers had their travel companions in the business suites, which is that first row of business right behind first class with extra privacy walls and sliding doors, so I guess it acts as a first class lite without the airline taking on the full risk of not selling a first class seat. I do hope they expand this plane to some of their longer routes, but on this flight, the plane was very full, so I guess for now the demand is there to keep it on this route, and at least on some flights!