Aer Lingus Airlines baggage policy and allowance

Find the complete guide of the Aer Lingus Airlines baggage policy and allowance baggage policy. Aer Lingus Airlines baggage policy and allowance baggage policy, allowance, fees, restrictions, and charges.

Aer Lingus Airlines

Head Office Block, Dublin Airport, ,, Dublin, Ireland, 47335

Phone : +353 1 886 8505

Website :

Aer Lingus Airlines
IATA EI
ICAO EIN
CallSign SHAMROCK

Founded

1936

Key people

Sean Doyle

Country

Ireland

Aer Lingus Airlines

Baggage Allowance and Fees

Are you planning to fly with Aer Lingus Airlines? Find solution's you need to know about Aer Lingus Airlines baggage allowance, fees and charges and restrictions.

Carry-On Baggage

Aer Lingus Airlines passengers are permitted to bring on-board the aircraft one piece of cabin baggage, plus one personal item, such as a briefcase, camera bag or small backpack. Your carry-on baggage should fit into the Aer Lingus Airlines overhead bins or under the seat in front of you.

Carry-on baggage cannot exceed 114 centimetres in combined width, length and height; this includes any wheels and handles– with the exception of some of the musical instruments that fit in the Aer Lingus Airlines overhead compartment space or under-seat space available at the time of boarding.

Baggage must meet carry on size limits of Aer Lingus Airlines.

Due to limited overhead space, Aer Lingus Airlines passengers travelling on flights with 50 seats or less are only permitted to carry one personal item on-board the Aer Lingus Airlines aircraft.

Limits apply on certain routes. Visit the Aer Lingus Airlines website for more information.

CARRY-ON WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS:

No maximum weight applies to carry-on baggage.

However, this varies across airports. Visit the Aer Lingus Airlines website for more information.

Checked Baggage

When travelling with Aer Lingus Airlines, the most common fees for passengers travelling in a domestic, Aer Lingus Airlines may charge some of the extra fees for extra baggage the information given on Aer Lingus Airlines official site http://www.aerlingus.com/.

This may wary between routes. Visit the Aer Lingus Airlines website for more information.

Excess Baggage

When travelling with Aer Lingus Airlines, separate excess baggage fees are applied for each limitation you exceed size, weight and quantity. Generally, this varies between geographic regions. Please visit the Aer Lingus Airlines website for more information and exact fees.

Special Items

Aer Lingus Airlines permit a wide range of sporting equipment and special baggage on Aer Lingus Airlines flights. Due to the size of baggage, some of the items may be counted as a standard checked bags. However, Aer Lingus Airlines will be considered as overweight or oversized items. As such, charges and certain restrictions will apply by Aer Lingus Airlines. Please visit the Aer Lingus Airlines website directly.

Aer Lingus Airlines on and bringing pets on board.

Dogs, cats and household birds (birds are only allowed on domestic Ireland flights) can be carried on-board for $125 one way to/ from most destinations. The fee is $200 for travel outside the Ireland.

The pets must fit within a carrier box that, in turn, fits under the seat in front. The carrier counts as one piece of Aer Lingus Airlines carry-on luggage.

Aer Lingus Airlines carry on and Aer Lingus Airlines prohibited items.

Items that are not permitted in your Aer Lingus Airlines flights cabin baggage include:

  • Hoverboards,
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7,
  • Fireworks,
  • Bleach,
  • Firearms.

Aer Lingus Airlines baggage policy and allowance FAQ's

1. What is Aer Lingus Airlines' checked baggage / hold luggage policy?

Aer Lingus Airlines' standard checked baggage / hold luggage policy details follow:

  • 2 bags standard, up to 10 bags maximum (up to 4 bags on Aer Lingus Airlines Connection)
  • Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height).
  • Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.

Excess baggage fees
Checking excess baggage, meaning three or more bags per passenger, on Aer Lingus Airlines flights will cost $85-$95 per bag.

Overweight baggage fees
Overweight and Oversized bags is considered any bag weighing more than 50lbs. The fees for checking overweight baggage on Aer Lingus Airlines are charged in addition to any standard, excess or oversized baggage fees. Bags weighing more than 99lbs are not accepted as checked luggage on Aer Lingus Airlines.

Oversized baggage fees
Most bags with a sum of weight, length, and height of larger than 62 inches will be considered oversized. Aer Lingus Airlines oversized baggage fees are charged in addition to any standard, excess, or overweight fee.

2. Are there fees for baggage on Aer Lingus Airlines?

Yes, fees might apply. They are determined by the type of fare you purchased, your destination, if you are an active Ireland military personnel and/or dependent, if you have status with Aer Lingus Airlines' frequent flyer program, status with an affiliated carrier, or if you have a Aer Lingus Airlines sponsored credit/charge card.