transatlantic · 6h 45m · 5,183 km
Philadelphia to Dublin
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In business class, Aer Lingus's Business Class (A321LR) edges out the field with a 6.5/10.American is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 4.4/10.
Quick pick
Fly Aer Lingus. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Aer Lingus. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, Aer Lingus's Business Class (A321LR) edges out the field with a 6.5/10.
- American is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 4.4/10.
- In economy, Aer Lingus's Economy (A321LR) leads the field with a 4.7/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: American or Aer Lingus on PHL-DUB?
Flagship Business (American Airlines, 787-8) and Business Class (Aer Lingus, A321LR) score virtually the same in business: 6.3 vs 6.5/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs no power — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: American or Aer Lingus on PHL-DUB?
Economy (Aer Lingus, A321LR) edges out Main Cabin (American Airlines, 787-8) in economy, scoring 4.7/10 vs 3.8. The deciding factor: USB-C only vs no power.
What are the best seats in American Flagship Business on PHL-DUB?
Best: Forward-facing window seats for privacy. Avoid: Rear-facing seats feel narrower due to fixed armrests. Adjacent seats share a structural base — movement transfers. Safran Concept D in alternating forward/rear-facing 1-2-1. AA's weakest widebody business product. B&O headphones. Casper duvet (no mattress pad). Panasonic satellite wifi (paid, slow). Pre-orderable meals.
What are the best seats in Aer Lingus Business Class on PHL-DUB?
Best: Throne seats at 2B, 2E, 4B, 4E (1-1 rows) offer the most space and privacy for solo travelers with large side consoles and direct aisle access. Avoid: Paired seats in rows 1, 3, 5 (2-2 rows) have less privacy and some seats lack direct aisle access. Row 1 can be affected by galley noise. Alternating 2-2 and 1-1 configuration across 5 rows. Thompson Vantage lie-flat seats convert to 78-inch beds. 9-inch HD IFE screens on the A321LR (the newer A321XLR has 18-inch 4K screens). Free wifi on transatlantic flights. Amenity kit by Benamor includes eye mask, socks, wooden toothbrush, toothpaste, earplugs, hand cream. AC power and USB-A at every seat. Multi-course meal with Irish-inspired cuisine.
What are the best seats in Aer Lingus Economy on PHL-DUB?
Best: Rows 7-13 have 32-inch pitch (vs 31 in the rest). Exit row seats for extra legroom. Avoid: Rows 16-21 and 22-34 ABC side have tighter 30.5-inch pitch. Last rows near lavatories. Narrowbody transatlantic economy with 31-inch average pitch but varies by row. Customized Recaro R3 seats with six-way adjustable headrest and foldable side cushions for neck support. IFE seatback screens at every seat. Two AC power outlets per seat triple in economy; USB-A and USB-C ports in seatback IFE. Free wifi. Complimentary transatlantic meal service. Blanket, pillow, and earphones provided. Exit row seats on the A320/A321 family offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.