Hi there, i am traveling to dublin from england and i am curious about the baggage allowance on aer lingus. Atrocious service from aer lingus leaves reader fuming bags go walkabout for days and customer says she was given no concrete information wed, jul 19, 2017, 19. Small handbag, laptop, duty free or baby changing bag. Aer lingus was created by the irish government, but is now owned by the international airlines group, which is also the parent company of british airways. Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there. Missing bags flew to miami via dublin to make use of the ability to clear us customs in ireland, trying to save time but my own bag was lost on the way out. Find out about aer lingus checked baggage charges and excess baggage. Above 32kg, you need to pay 10 per kilo of excess luggage on flights within europe and 75 per overweight piece on longhaul flights. If you choose not to prebook a checked bag in advance and arrive at the airport with bags to check, youll be charged for the first 20kg of baggage allowance per guest, and then for every additional kilo after that at the per kilo rate. Not sure why just one from three went missing but it was a lesson to mix up your clothes with family members as it is a pain when a bag goes missing.
Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here. If you arrive at the airport with excess baggage, you will have to pay eur 10 per extra kilo within europe and 75 per bag for transatlantic flights. Just make sure that you have booked a bag to go along with your seat reservation and make sure that the bag complies with the aer lingus baggage size and weight restrictions. For aer lingus journeys between north america and the u. Speedy search functionality save searches for extra convenience. Oct 28, 2018 missing bags flew to miami via dublin to make use of the ability to clear us customs in ireland, trying to save time but my own bag was lost on the way out. Passengers on aer lingus flights are allowed to carry one item of hand luggage weighing up to 10 kg and measuring no more than 55 x 40 x 24 cm, as well as one small personal item, such as a handbag or laptop, with maximum dimensions of 25 x 33 x 20 cm. Paying at the airport for your extra piece of luggage means you pay the full fee.
Aer lingus frequent flyer program is called the gold circle club. Aer lingus permits customers to carry one piece of cabin baggage with a weight limit of 10kg and maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 24 cm. Backpack as personal item on aer lingus ireland message. How to save money on aer lingus checked baggage the. Aer lingus aerclub additional bag fees i am flying a short haul from dub to vie and paid extra for a 2nd bag. Aer lingus airline allows passengers to carry 1 cabin bag and 1 small personal item. Therere also specific dimensions and weight limits for the checkedin luggage, which again depends on the booking class and the route. Aer lingus is an irish airline and its name is derived from an anglicised version of the gaelic term for air fleet, aerloingeas. And for those looking to book a sunshine escape later this summer, aer lingus is currently offering up to 40 off return flights to a wide range of european holiday hot spots with fares available from the 1st july to the 31st of.
Aer lingus baggage onestopshop for all your air travel. If youre travelling light from dublin with just a 10kg cabin bag, you can drop this off at checkin for a small fee no need to prebook. Service charges may apply for booking or changing award reservations, depending on ticketing, travel dates and mileageplus status. Low fare baggage fees apply for each checked bag as below. We now offer four checked baggage options to choose. Also note that the aer lingus website didnt even mention covid until about mar.
If travelling midhaul to places like spain, portugal etc the cost is 80 return for a 20kg checked bag, so. You can also bring a smaller piece of hand luggage into the cabin, such as a laptop. On aer lingus flights bikes, sports equipment items, are carried as checked baggage fee. Book aer lingus flight tickets for best flight deals on. These fees are priced per kilo and depend on your route. The size and weight limits may vary depending on the booking class and the destination. Seat pitch is defined as the space between a point on one seat and the same point on the seat in front of it. Download the aer lingus app to book, manage and check in for your trips.
One large cabin bag and one small personal item incl. Atrocious service from aer lingus leaves reader fuming. The launch of aer lingus new a321neo routes to north america in 2019 was the perfect occasion to try out the irish flag carriers latest product, in lieflat business class and economy. Please note that aer lingus regional services baggage allowance is a 7kg bag that is no larger than 48 x 33 x 20cm. Aer lingus baggage allowance explained skyscanner ireland. Aer lingus flights useful information for flying with aer. Im taking a 22 roller bag, which i will check, and an ll bean tote bag as my carryoncabin luggage. Aer lingus, irelands national airline, operates both lowcost flights to europe and full service transatlantic routes. Most airlines charge much higher rates if you book baggage at the airport. Here at the points guy were all about testing out new ways to get from a to b. The countrys second largest airline after ryanair, aer lingus is also irelands oldest, celebrating 77 years of flight in 20. Aer lingus, smart ways to save time checking in for your flight duration. If you have an extra bag, its a lot cheaper to pre book your extra luggage as you will end up getting a cheaper rate.
Longhaul flights tofrom usa economy, low fare 2nd and each subsequent bag weighing up to 50 lb23 kg will be charged. You can learn more about how to add a bag on your aer lingus account here if you can login to your account on aer lingus you will be able to add bags there if not then you will need to call call aer lingus here. Aer lingus was founded way back in 1936, and is based at dublin airport. Aer lingus seat pitch measurements will vary depending on aircraft type. Carry on baggage aer lingus rick steves travel forum. The airline has a fleet of around 50 aircraft and routes to nearly 100 destinations. A bag to add to main baggage will coast also 65 pounds.
Relevant european or transatlantic policies shall apply to itineraries booked as separate reservations. Read on to see how to save money on aer lingus checked baggage. The basics for flying with a baby or toddler as of writing, i have flown on aer lingus with my son on eight round trip flights, from when he was seven months to 3. I just carefully read the specs for the personal item, and man are they small. We have flown as a lap infant, in a regular seat, car seat, no car seat, infant meal, child meal, solo, with my husband, with my mother, ive tried it all. If you choose not to prebook a checked bag in advance and arrive at the airport with bags to check, youll be charged for the first 20kg of. Passengers are permitted a carry on bag, weighing a maximum of 10kg. Jun 23, 2016 aer lingus express bag drop aer lingus. This long weekend aer lingus will welcome more than 100,000 guests on board as they jet off to warmer climes. If travelling midhaul to places like spain, portugal etc the cost is 80 return for a 20kg checked bag, so the total is 160 for two bags. When you book on the aer lingus website it clearly shows operated by stobart air if you booked through a third party and they did not show this information you should possibly make a complaint as they should show the operating carrier. Possible directions where this service is valuable include more than 200 countries all over the. It should be noted, however, that this is the case with all airlines that offer instrument seats. General checked baggage rules for flying with aer lingus plan and book.
Now i realize that aer lingus policy says that i can have no additional weight with this bag. Paying at the airport for your extra piece of luggage. Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus. We have flown as a lap infant, in a regular seat, car seat, no. Additional excess fees apply for baggage over the maximum 44 lb20 kg in total checked baggage. You get a discount for booking a bag online but there is no extra checkin cost with aer lingus. Access your boarding passes conveniently, enjoy aerclub rewards and more. The website states that a person can carry a bag that is 21. Aer lingus eventually offered a refund, but in terms of contract and eu rights, expect them to lie across the board. These fees can vary depending on the route youre flying.
Find out the baggage policy for aer lingus including your carryon and checked allowance plus excess baggage fees. In fact you will see online that aer lingus have an asterisk beside 20kg, it is the default size, so i can only assume it is the most commonly purchased option. Nov 01, 2014 aer lingus frequent flyer program is called the gold circle club. Aer lingus flies to 73 mainly european destinations, and offers 5 longhaul destinations in the usa. Get packed with information on what youre allowed bring with you. I will be bringing a largersize carryon which fits the carryon requirement, but then i also wanted to bring a backpack as my personal item. Ive heard other stories of people who had stuff confiscated, not confiscated, charged, not charged. If your baggage is overweight at the airport, you will be forced to pay excess baggage fees. Please see the relevant section of our website if you are looking for more details relating to charges for checked baggage.
Aer lingus, irelands largest airline, is one of the most popular ways to get to dublin and beyond. Whether traveling long or short haul, aer lingus inflight cuisine uses fresh and seasonal produce. All the aer lingus baggage charges, which have been set are per passenger on each flight. Aer lingus flights became a more interesting option for uk travellers following the establishment of a base at gatwick airport in 2008. Aer lingus hand luggage allowance 2020 in a nutshell. Excess baggage within europe will cost 10 per extra kilo and for transatlantic flights, will cost 75 per bag. Aer lingus airlines also provide their client with luggage shipping. I prefer to wear a backpack when i travel, not carry bags or roller bags. As a bonus, you can forget about that 100ml liquid restriction, as your bag will travel in the. These are the prices when booking online with a saver fare.
As a bonus, you can forget about that 100ml liquid restriction, as your bag will travel in the hold. If youre travelling light from dublin with just a 10kg cabin bag, you can drop this off at checkin for a small fee no need to pre book. Our new baggage allowance is based on weight and priced. Not sure why just one from three went missing but it was a lesson to mix up your clothes with family members as. The cost of checking a 15 kg bag on an aer lingus shorthaul flight is 20. Until the carrier joins with british airways and iberia in using. If your booking was made on, you can book bags in advance. The cost of such an extra seat is the same as the cost of the regular seat. How to save money on aer lingus checked baggage the travel. Our transatlantic fleet of aircraft airbus a330 a321neo lr and boeing 757 all contain lie. If you do not like to carry on all your stuff and ready to pay for its delivery, you can book shipping by phone or online. Need some extra tips on how to maximise your aer lingus bag allowance before taking your next flight. First of all i should say that i did book through travel republic but nowhere on the documentation i printed off does it state that the flight is with stobart air,next to the flight details it only has written aer lingus yes further down the page in the small print it does list the cabin baggage allowance of both,but as far as i was aware the flight was with aer lingus and until yesterday.
From its hub in dublin airport, aer lingus serves dozens of destinations throughout the united kingdom as well as several destinations in europe and select destinations throughout north america. Aer lingus flights useful information for flying with. If you have an extra bag, its a lot cheaper to prebook your extra luggage as you will end up getting a cheaper rate. These planes are painted as aer lingus planes and cabin crew are in aer lingus uniforms. I will be flying aer lingus tomorrow, and had a question about how strict they are with the personal item on the plane. Im only spending four days in ireland, so i dont need a standardsize carry on. Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus prices.
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