After spending some time in the Aer Lingus Lounge, I decided to head in the direction of the US Pre-Clearance area at around 11AM, well ahead of my 4:10PM flight to New York. All US bound passengers departing Dublin clear immigration before getting on their flight, with the exception of those traveling on Ethiopian Airlines…
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Lucky do you know why it’s named 51st and Green? Seems a very unique name for a lounge, so curious if there’s a story behind it.
I don’t know much about Irish culture, so apologies if it’s a naive question in advance 🙂
@ Ricky - Ireland is often referred to as the 51st state. It was also the first country to get the pre clearance facilities I believe.
Flew out of DUB in the summer on United to IAD- flight leaves at 12:25. Because of Global Entry we cut it pretty close to avoid the crowds from earlier flights and left the Executive Lounge (takes Priority Pass) around 11:20, about 20 minutes after they told us to.
Looks like at 11 you had the tail end of the morning crowds, by 11:20 there were no lines at security or at customs. Were in the pre-cleared part of the terminal by 11:35.
In October, I visited the 51 and Green Lounge. I didn't know they had showers. The lounge is really light and airy. My favorite item, however, was the pancake maker! Like Christmas morning for me.
I was there last week and had no difficulty finding an electrical outlet. ireland has the UK-style "three square pin" design.
I was told at check-in that you cannot use BOTH the general Aer Lingus lounge AND "51st and Green". Not sure how they enforce that. Did they let you use both because you are press?
They bill themselves as "the closest airport lounge to an active runway" - not sure if it is factual or not but the views are pretty cool for avgeeks like myself. Sadly not Priority Pass but they are typically very kind to me in guesting my family via my AA status.
Seems it works and will save time upon arrival.
Just wondering when the first countries can start deploying immigration facilities in US airports.
Dublin Airport is very unfriendly due to overzealous immigration officials. My parents had their passports and visas checked every few hundred feet. Might have something to do with Ireland not being part of the EU, in any case I’m avoiding this airport in the future
Ireland is part of the EU but not a Schengen country. They are far more pro-EU than the UK, but you're right...Irish immigration officials are exceptionally miserable.
Anirudh, Greg
Yes, I had a bad experience with Irish immigration last week. I was transiting overnight and so needed to go through immigration to get to my airport hotel.
The immigration official asked for "proof" of both my airline booking the next day and my hotel booking that night. I haven't printed off flight or hotel confirmations for years now, because hotels and airlines never ask for them. You just give them your name and show ID.
Moreover I don't have a smart phone or any portable device that could show the confirmation emails. So I told him I didn't have any proof, unless he wanted to give me access to the internet.
In the end he gave me a "telling off" and admitted me on a 24 hour visa. But why all this aggression?
I’m flying in to Dublin business class on Air Lingus in the morning. Any way to get to this lounge after we land? I would love to shower.
An absolutely delightful stop for relaxation, Irish scones, and hospitality. LOVE the logo of: 51st and Green. What a great idea! Why would you not have a small shop for some of us to bring that merchandise home to further enjoy that special monement on a special trip????