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Aer Lingus

aerlingus.comAirlines, United Kingdom

Measured 26 Oct 2026, published 26 Oct 2026.

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Visibility this week

5.6%No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 17 of 306 eligible answers.

12th of 30new

First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 17 eligible answers this week

Change over time

One point per published scan, one scan a week. The dashed line is the mean visibility of every company measured in the industry in that scan.

Aer LingusCategory average

0%2.5%5%7.5%10%26 Oct 2026

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Measured	Aer Lingus	Category average	Rank
26 Oct 2026	5.6%	7.7%	12th

What the results show

The scan of 26 Oct 2026, read plainly. Every figure here appears elsewhere on this page; nothing is estimated.

Aer Lingus was named in 17 of 306 eligible AI answers to 110 airlines questions in the scan of 26 Oct 2026: a visibility of 5.6%. It ranks 12th of 30 companies measured. This is its first published reading, so there is no change to show yet. The category average is 7.7%, so Aer Lingus sits 2.1 pp below it.

By engine, Aer Lingus is strongest on Google AI Mode (6.4%, named in 7 of 110 answers) and weakest on Google AI Overviews (4.7%). It is above the category average on 0 of 3 engines.

It appears in answers to 10 of 110 questions. Where it is absent, other measured companies are named instead, most often British Airways.

By engine

Each engine was asked the same questions. The company against the category average on each engine, on one scale.

ChatGPT
Named in 6 of 110 answers · most visible: British Airways, 37.3%
Aer Lingus: 5.5%
Category average: 7.9%

The questions

Which of the 110 questions the engines named Aer Lingus for, and which they answered with other companies instead.

Where Aer Lingus is named

Named in answers to 10 of 110 questions this week. Most often:

For flights from Birmingham to Belfast, compare the two airlines I’m considering for both delay and cancellation reliability and how quickly and clearly they update passengers when plans change.
Delays and cancellationsNamed in 3 of 3 answers · 3 of 3 engines
What airlines are worth considering for a trip from Birmingham to New York, with sensible connection options?
Routes and network

Recorded answers

A sample of the answers collected in this scan, with the engine, the capture time, who was named and what was cited.

Showing 10 of 10 recorded answers in this sample · 17 answers named Aer Lingus this week in total.

ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“Which airlines should I compare for Birmingham to Dublin if I want clear updates and practical help when a flight is delayed or cancelled?”
For Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB), I’d compare Ryanair and Aer Lingus first\. Both operate direct flights, and the key difference for your priorities is not just punctuality, but how clearly each airline communicates disruption and helps you find another flight. [airport.birminghamairport.co.uk](https://airport.birminghamairport.co.uk/destinations/where-we-fly/dublin/ ## The two airlines to compare ## Ryanair Best starting point for punctuality and price Recent route data covering the 12 months to July 2026 shows 72.4% of Ryanair flights on this route were on time, with a reported …
Aer Lingus namedDelays and cancellations
Also named: Ryanair
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“Can you give me a shortlist of airlines for travelling from Bristol to Bangkok with straightforward connections?”
… Bristol (BRS) ➡️ Abu Dhabi (AUH) ➡️ Bangkok (BKK). - Why it’s straightforward: Etihad regularly pairs up with regional European partners (like KLM or Aer Lingus) to handle the short-haul hopper flight out of Bristol, connecting seamlessly into their Middle Eastern network. They offer some of the fastest total travel times on the market with round-trips starting around £538–£794.[[1]](https://www.cheapflights.co.uk/flights/Bangkok/Bristol/)[[2]](https://www.booking.com/flights/route/city-to-country/gb-bristol-to-th.en-gb.html)[[3]](https://www.google.com/travel/flights - **Qatar …
Aer Lingus namedRoutes and network
Also named: KLM, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ryanair, Norse Atlantic Airways, EVA Air, British Airways
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“Which airlines should I shortlist for UK business trips with flight schedules that make it practical to attend a meeting and return the same day?”
… Airways Timetables](https://www.britishairways.com/travel/schedules/public).[[1]](https://www.britishairways.com/travel/schedules/public) ### 2. Aer Lingus (Best for Ireland / Transatlantic-Adjacent Connects) - Why it works: If your same-day trip is between the UK (e.g., London Heathrow/Gatwick or regional airports) and Dublin or Shannon, Aer LingusAer Lingus runs a high-frequency shuttle service. - Schedule Practicality: Multiple morning waves allow departures around 06:30 or 07:00, getting you into Dublin well ahead of a standard 09:30 …
Aer Lingus namedBusiness travel
Also named: British Airways, KLM, Air France, easyJet, Jet2
- britishairways.com
- britishairways.com
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“For flights from Birmingham to Belfast, compare the two airlines I’m considering for both delay and cancellation reliability and how quickly and clearly they update passengers when plans change.”
… Operational reliability: stronger on the available route figures. --- Aer Lingus — Belfast City (BHD) # 75.6% on time 14-minute average delay · 3.76% cancelled 3,863 flights, 12 months to July 2026. [usuallylate.com](https://usuallylate.com/flights/routes/birmingham-to-belfast-city-george-best/ Operational reliability: weaker on the available route figures. These figures are based on different airport pairs, not a like-for-like airline comparison. Still, they suggest that easyJet has the better recent record for punctuality and cancellations on its Birmingham–Belfast …
Aer Lingus namedDelays and cancellations
Also named: easyJet
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“Which airlines should I compare for Birmingham to Dublin if I want clear updates and practical help when a flight is delayed or cancelled?”
When flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB), you have two primary nonstop choices: Ryanair and Aer Lingus . While both airlines operate under the same strict legal frameworks for passenger rights (UK261 and EU261), they handle communication, app updates, and logistics quite differently when things go wrong.[[1]](https://www.flightsfrom.com/BHX-DUB)[[2]](https://www.refly.org/en-gb/blog/comparison-refund-policies-airlines-united-kingdom.html)[[3]](https://www.flightright.co.uk/airlines/aer-lingus)Because both airlines have high-frequency schedules on this specific route, your …
Aer Lingus namedDelays and cancellations
Also named: Ryanair, British Airways
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“For flights from Birmingham to Belfast, compare the two airlines I’m considering for both delay and cancellation reliability and how quickly and clearly they update passengers when plans change.”
It looks like you didn't mention which two airlines you are currently considering (most commonly easyJet flying into Belfast International [BFS] and Aer Lingus / Aer Lingus Regional flying into George Best Belfast City Airport [BHD]).[[1]](https://www.skyscanner.net/routes/bhx/belf/birmingham-to-belfast.html)[[2]](https://www.google.com/travel/flights If you can reply with the specific two airlines you have in mind, I would be more than happy to do a side-by-side comparison of their delay stats, cancellation track records, and notification processes for this route!
Aer Lingus namedDelays and cancellations
Also named: easyJet
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“What airlines are worth considering for a trip from Birmingham to New York, with sensible connection options?”
… and a relatively straightforward transfer. www.birminghamairport.co.uk Particularly worth considering because Dublin offers US preclearance: eligible passengers can complete US immigration and customs formalities before boarding their US-bound flight. Check that preclearance applies to your specific flight. www.birminghamairport.co.uk A good …
Aer Lingus namedRoutes and network
Also named: Air France, Lufthansa
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“Which airlines do travellers recommend for flying from London to New York, and what makes them a good fit for this route?”
Best airlines for flying from London to New York For this route, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and JetBlue are particularly strong options, depending on whether you prioritise customer service, convenient flight times, or value for money. Delta and United are also worth considering, especially for frequent flyers and onward connections in the US. Traveller reviews and route-specific comparisons published in 2026 highlight that the best airline depends on your cabin, budget and preferred New York airport. …
Aer Lingus not namedRoutes and network
Also named: Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Norse Atlantic Airways
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“If my preferred airline changes my flight time substantially after I book, what options should I check for changing the booking or getting a refund?”
If an airline makes a substantial schedule change to your flight, you generally have the right to free rebooking onto an alternative flight or a full cash refund.[[1]](https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelHacks/comments/187zue3/airline_changed_my_flight_for_a_much_longer/)[[2]](https://www.tiktok.com/@going/video/7210144005039033646) ### 1. Check What Qualifies as "Significant" Airlines define significant changes differently based on their internal threshold policies (or regional consumer …
Aer Lingus not namedRefunds and passenger rights
Also named: British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 16:22 UTC
“Which airlines should I consider for UK business travel if I need a good chance of getting another flight the same day when disruption puts a meeting at risk?”
When business-critical meetings are on the line, same-day recovery depends less on an airline never having a delay and more on frequency of service, hub dominance, and alliance backing . If a flight fails, you need an airline that runs multiple rotations a day on that route or has massive partner networks to pivot you onto. The top options to consider for UK business travel recovery include: 1. British Airways[British …
Aer Lingus not namedBusiness travel
Also named: British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, easyJet

Passages are the part of each answer around the mention, or the opening where the company is absent. Times are when the answer was collected.

Sources and citations

Where the answers that named the company pointed. A citation is a link the engine showed; it is not an endorsement.

7 of the 17 answers naming Aer Lingus linked to its own website (41%). A citation is a link in the answer; it is recorded where the engine showed one.

aerlingus.comown site7
google.com7
caa.co.uk

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Measured against the same questions

The most visible companies in the industry and the companies either side of this one, this week.

Against the 29 other companies measured, Aer Lingus ranks 12th. British Airways is the most visible at 37.9%, 32.3 pp ahead. American Airlines (6.5%) sits just above it and Delta Air Lines (4.9%) just below.

Competitors measured against the same questions, with Aer Lingus in position
#	Company	Visibility	Change
1	British Airways	37.9%, 116 of 306 eligible answers	No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
2	easyJet

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