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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. Please note that Aer Lingus regional services baggage allowance is a 7kg bag that is no larger than 48 x 33 x 20cm.

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

Checked bags must not exceed the combined dimensions of 158cm and all bags must weigh less than 32kg.

Passengers travelling within Europe can purchase the following bag sizes:

• 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.

If you wish to buy excess baggage, please contact our customer service team.

The airline offers passengers online check-in for their flights. To complete online check-in, go to the online check-in page or via the Aer Lingus app (iOS/ Android).

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.

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

For flights within Europe, check-in counters open 2 hours before departure up until 45 minutes before departure.

For flights departing from London City Airport, the airport check-in counters are open 2 hours before departure up until 30 minutes before departure.

With flights to/from North America, the check-in desks are open 3.5 hours before departure and close 75 minutes before takeoff.

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.

Aer Lingus' Premium Economy class 'AerSpace' is available on select flights from 1st September 2019 and provides passengers with more space and comfort. no matter what the passenger's needs are.

Premium Economy Facilities

Premium Economy passenger are given lounge access, premium boarding and security, as well as refreshments from the airline's in-flight menu.

Premium Economy Seats

Seats are set out in a 3 x 3 formation, with the middle seat left vacant as to give each passenger on either side more room.

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

Business Class Facilities

At the airline 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. The airline 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 Business Class Seats Like?

So that you can arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and alert, Business Class seats convert 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.

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

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

With over 50 amazing releases, you're bound to find a film that suits your tastes. From award-winning movies to heartwarming animated films, the movies onboard your flight will keep you entertained for hours.

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

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.