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Taken September 2005 from Dublin - DUB to New York, NY (John F. Kennedy International Airport) - JFK

I'll start by admitting that I may be spoiled. My usual US-Europe flight experience is with Virgin Upper Class. But this time I was flying at short notice and on my own dime - so Aer Lingus it was.

I saved $400 on the flight over Virgin Economy - but it was a false economy. Whilst the plane was new the entertainment system was not - no in seat screens here.

Mind there was probably no room - seats were in a 3-4-3 configuration and this was one FULL airbus. Pitch was just about tolerable - but seat width was stingy.

Food was provided, but snacks and alcohol cost - and the trolley was rarely seen. I can't remember being as thirsty on a flight ever.

Crew were also of the 'hang out at the back and hope nobody hits the call button' mentality - and managed to remain pretty much invisible throughout the flight.

Cabin temperature was set to 'unbearably hot'.

In their defense we left and arrived on time... if tired.