Search & Buy Aer Lingus Flights

Aer Lingus Reservations with Alternative Airlines

Make an Aer Lingus Booking and Find Some Amazing Deals

About Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus is the national flag carrier airline of Ireland and operates from its base at Dublin Airport. In September 2015, Aer Lingus was acquired by IAG. Aer Lingus flies to many destinations including Aberdeen, Agadir, Alicante, Athens, Baltimore, Belfast, Berlin, Birmingham, Chicago, Copenhagen, Cork, Derry, Dusseldorf, Faro, Edinburgh, Lyon, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Stuttgart, Toronto and many others. Aer Lingus has codeshare agreements with Air Canada, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Flybe, JetBlue Airways, KLM and United Airlines.

Aer Lingus Baggage

Carry-on Baggage

 Aer Lingus passengers are permitted a carry on bag, weighing a maximum of 10kg. This item must be no more than 55 x 40 x 24 cm.

In addition, passengers are permitted one small personal item, such as a small handbag, a laptop case, camera case or reading material.

Checked Baggage

Checked bags must not exceed the combined dimensions of 158cm.

Passengers travelling within Europe can purchase the following bag sizes:

• Small - one 15kg bag
• Medium - one 20kg bag
• Large - one 25kg bag
• XL - two bags with a combined total weight of 40kg

Passengers travelling on transatlantic routes are permitted one bag weighing 23kg.

Aer Lingus Check-In Information

Online Check-In

Aer Lingus offer passengers online check-in for their flights. To complete online check-in, follow this link.

For European flights, this opens 30 days before flying, and closes depending on the departure airport:

• Ireland / UK / Amsterdam - 2 hours prior to departure
• Rest of Europe(Exceptions see below) - 4.5 hours prior to departure
• Rome - 6.5 hours prior to departure
• Malaga / Faro (When operated by Airbus 330) - 8.5 hours prior to departure

For transatlantic flights, online check in will open 24 hours prior to departure, closing 2 hours before.

• Ireland / UK / Amsterdam - 2 hours prior to departure
• Rest of Europe(Exceptions see below) - 4.5 hours prior to departure
• Rome - 6.5 hours prior to departure
• Malaga / Faro (When operated by Airbus 330) - 8.5 hours prior to departure

Airport Check-In

Alternatively, passengers can check-in for their Aer Lingus flights at the airport check-in counters:

Class Fares

Aer Lingus offers Standard (Economy), and Premium (Business) class seating.

Economy Class

Standard seats are the majority of seats on the aircraft. This seating is similar to what you would expect from Economy Class. Passengers flying standard can also choose 'Choice Seats', to be the first off the plane when you arrive, or 'Exit Seats', situated at the emergency exit rows, meaning extra legroom!

Economy Class Facilities

On all transatlantic flights, Economy passengers are served a complimentary meal. Alternatively, passengers can ‘Dine Up’ to a superior meal service, using the best Irish ingredients, accompanied by a choice of red/white wine. Simply order online and present your voucher on board!

What are Economy Class Seats Like?

Pre-booking seats means you can get your preference between aisle or window.

Premium Economy

While Aer Lingus doesn't have a dedicated 'Premium Economy' cabin, the airline does have a seat upgrade. Select 'Choice Seats' or 'Exit Seats' and enjoy a number of benefits that are superior to the rest of the Economy Class cabin.

Premium Economy Facilities

Selecting a Choice Seat gives passengers priority boarding. In addition to this, Choice Seats position passengers at the front or at the rear of the cabin, so that they can benefit from a speedy exit from the aircraft.

Exit Seats are positioned next to the emergency exits and give passengers extra leg room.

Premium Economy Seats

Choice Seats and Exit Seats are the same as other seats in Economy Class. All width and seat pitch is the same. The only difference is that Exit Seats benefit from extra legroom. 

Aer Lingus Business Class

Aer Lingus is dedicated to providing its Business Class passengers with a stress-free flight. Aer Lingus provides its passengers with ample space and legroom as well as Luxury Dining on board.

Aer Lingus Business Class Facilities

At the Aer Lingus lounge, you can prepare for your flight away from the busy airport floor. Enjoy complimentary WIFI, drinks and snacks or head to the "Revival Lounge" to freshen up with a shower before your flight. Aer Lingus works with some of the best chefs in Ireland to provide you with a fusion of modern and traditional Irish Food using the freshest ingredients.

What are Aer Lingus Business Class Seats Like?

So that you can arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and alert, your Aer Lingus Business Class seat converts into a fully-flat 6.5ft bed. With a width of 22in, you'll have room to stretch out and get comfortable as you cross the Atlantic.

Aer Lingus First Class

Aer Lingus doesn't have a First Class Cabin. The airlines' most premium cabin class, with the highest standard of service is Business Class.

Aer Lingus In-flight Entertainment

As you cross the Atlantic, Aer Lingus offers you an excellent range of blockbuster movies and engaging TV shows to keep you entertained. You can also play games and stay connected with with Aer Lingus WIFI.

Aer Lingus TV

Aer Lingus has episodes from your favourite addictive series as well as period dramas to keep you entertained during your flight.

Aer Lingus Movies

With over 50 amazing releases, you're bound to find a film that sutis your tastes with Aer Lingus. From award-winning movies to heart warming animated films, the movies on board your Aer Lingus flight will keep you entertained for hours.

Aer Lingus Food

Aer Lingus Meal Options

Passengers travelling in economy within Europe can purchase items from the ‘Bia’ menu. This menu features hot and cold means, such as a traditional Irish Breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, crisps, confectionery and cakes.

Passengers travelling transatlantic are given a complimentary meal. Passengers departing Ireland are given a hot lunch and a tasty evening snack, and passengers arriving into Ireland are given a hot dinner, and sometimes a hot breakfast sandwich on select flights.

Passengers on transatlantic flights can purchase additional meals from the Bia menu, either by pre-ordering or on board.

Aer Lingus Special Dietary Requirements

Aer Lingus offer passengers who are travelling to or from the U.S. the ability to order special meals. These must be requested online from the Aer Lingus website at least 48 hours before departure, or 24 hours before when phoning Aer Lingus. The meals available are:

• Child’s meal
• Diabetic meal
• Gluten intolerant meal
• Kosher meal
• Low fat meal
• Low lactose meal
• Low salt meal
• Moslem meal
• Vegetarian Lacto-Ovo meal
• Vegetarian Vegan meal

Aer Lingus Drinks & Alcohol

Travelling within Europe? Aer Lingus’ Bia menu allows passengers to purchase a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, such as spirits, beer, wine and also soft drinks.

On transatlantic flights, passengers are given complimentary soft drinks, with the opportunity to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Alternative Airlines to Aer Lingus

Please click on the logos below to find out more about airlines that fly similar routes to Aer Lingus:

Aer Lingus Frequent Flyer Program

Aer Lingus operates a frequent flyer program called AerClub to reward regular travellers with Aer Lingus.

AerClub is the first Irish airline loyalty programme to give its members the opportunity to collect reward points not only by booking flights on Aer Lingus and selected air partners, but also on non-air purchases from an extensive range of brands that include retail, hotels and car hire.

Aer Lingus Seat Selection

Alternative Airlines customers can now pre-book Aer Lingus seats when purchasing their flight. Choose from available seats so you have the most comfortable flight possible.

Buy Discounted Aer Lingus Tickets at Alternative Airlines

Aer Lingus Fleet

Airbus A330-300

Airbus A330-200

Boeing 757

Airbus A321

Airbus A320

Aer Lingus Hub Airport

Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport is the main hub airport for Aer Lingus and has two runways and can handle nearly 22m passengers every year.

Other airlines which fly to and from Dublin Airport include Aer Lingus, Aegean Airlines, Air Europa, Air Canada, Air Moldova, Air Transat, American Airlines, Blue Air, British Airways, FlyOne, Ryanair, SunExpress, Transavia, United Airlines and many others.

Book Aer Lingus Flights in English

Book your flights with Aer Lingus in English when you book with Alternative Airlines. We are a trustworthy company who allows you to book flights stress free by dealing with any queries you may have in English. We also ensure safe and secure transactions when you pay, using reliable companies such as Paypal.

Pay Aer Lingus Flights with PayPal

Buy your Aer Lingus flights with Alternative Airlines and use PayPal! A great, convenient way to use for your air travel with Aer Lingus.

Aer Lingus News

9th April 2018

Aer Lingus to cease Boston-Shannon service from winter 2018

Aer Lingus is the second airline to announce that it is dropping this US- Ireland connection for the winter months. The news from Aer Lingus follows a similar announcement from Norwegian Air International last week, meaning the Mid West facility will have no direct routes to Boston between January and March. Aer Lingus has been known to cease the New York route for its winter schedule rather than dropping the Boston one. However, next winter will see the route to New York increase which will mean the total transatlantic seat capacity from Shannon next winter will rise by 2,500, indicating a shift in customer base for the airline.