Have you booked an Aer Lingus flight you can no longer make? Wondering how you can get a refund? Well, you're in the right place! In this article, we'll break down the policies and processes you need to be aware of to cancel Aer Lingus flights, as well as the compensation you can expect when you do.
Alternative Airlines make it easy to cancel flights that no longer work for you. It's as simple as logging into our Manage My Booking portal. Here, you'll see the option to cancel or alter your booking. You'll also be shown how much you can expect to receive in compensation should you decide to cancel.
Are you worried you might need to cancel your flights due to an unforeseen emergency? You might want to add Cancellation Protection to your booking. If an emergency causes you to cancel your Aer Lingus flights then you can get a full refund if you had Cancellation Protection applied. Emergencies might include personal injury, court summons and vehicular failure. For a full list of applicable emergencies check our full Refund Protect terms and conditions.
Want to cancel your flights for any reason? Our new cancellation package: Cancel For Any Reason, allows you to cancel whenever you like, no questions asked. When you cancel your Aer Lingus booking with Cancel For Any Reason applied you will receive a refund equal to 70% of what you paid in 30 days.
Need assistance cancelling your Aer Lingus flights? Our friendly Customer Service team is always happy to help.
Aer Lingus' cancellation policy has different refund allowances depending on whether you fly Transatlantic or within Europe.
When travelling within Europe, Aer Lingus does not offer refunds for their Saver or Plus class tickets. However, they offer refunds for their other ticket classes AerSpace and Advantage, which are available until 2 hours before your first flight's scheduled departure time.
Flights across the Atlantic and around North America may be cancelled and refunded in full if you cancel within 24 hours of booking. However, such bookings must be cancelled at least 7 days before departure.
There's no worse feeling than being unable to make your flights due to an unforeseen emergency. But knowing you can get a refund on your cancellation can help to reduce the stress of a bad situation. Cancellation Protection gives you that insurance, guaranteeing you a refund when an emergency prevents you from catching your Aer Lingus flight. To read all applicable circumstances that are covered, read our full Refund Protect terms and conditions.
Considering cancelling your Aer Lingus flights for a reason that isn't an emergency? Perhaps your plans have changed and you no longer need them. Our new ancillary package, Cancel For Any Reason, is perfect for situations like these. It allows you to fearlessly cancel your flights for whatever reason you like, guaranteeing 70% of what you paid in return. Note: Cancel For Any Reason coverage is valid until 48 hours before your scheduled departing flight, and compensation claimed will be automatically distributed 30 days after cancellation is completed.
Aer Lingus' cancellation policy stipulates that only flights within the USA, Canada and the Caribbean as well as Transatlantic flights are valid for cancellations within 24 hours of booking.
It is important to note that if you booked your Aer Lingus flights through Alternative Airlines and you would like to cancel your flights within 24 hours you must contact us within our hours of operation (9am - 5pm GMT) so that we can process your request before the 24-hour window has elapsed. Any requests submitted outside of our hours of operation are not guaranteed to be processed before expiring.
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Alternative Airlines make it easy to cancel your Aer Lingus flights. All you have to do is log into our Manage My Booking portal and you'll be able to cancel or edit your booking. You can receive a refund if you have one of our ancillary packages applied or you meet Aer Lingus' criteria outlined above. It is important to remember that if you book with Alternative Airlines and would like to cancel your flights you must contact us during our hours of business. (9AM - 5PM GMT)
Alternative Airlines make requesting a refund easy. All you need to do is cancel your Aer Lingus flight in our Manage My Booking portal, which only takes a few clicks. Throughout the cancellation process, you'll see how much you are entitled to as a refund.
Get a full refund through Cancellation Protection:
Cancellation Protection is there for you when things go wrong. If you are anxious something might stop you from catching your flights, this might be the package you are looking for. Add Cancellation Protection to your booking so you can get a full refund if you need to cancel your flights.
Get a partial refund through Cancel For Any Reason:
Looking for a way to get a refund on a flight without any emergency? This package is the perfect protection for travellers who want more freedom added to their Aer Lingus bookings.
Aer Lingus has a strict cancellation policy which varies depending on whether you are travelling within Europe or North America. In Europe Aer Lingus only offers refunds on cancellations which are AerSpace of Advantage class tickets. For flights across the Atlantic or in the USA, Canada and the Caribbean, refunds are available if you cancel within 24 hours of booking, as long as the date of departure is at least 7 days away.
Absolutely. Cancel For Any Reason is a great way to guarantee a refund if you need to cancel your flights for any reason at all. No other package allows you to get a refund for 70% of your flight's total value.
