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Baggage Tracing

For information on baggage tracing see our Baggage Tracing section.

Making a Baggage Claim

If in the unlikely event your baggage has been delayed or damaged and you wish to submit a claim please note all claims must be submitted in writing. Please include all relevant receipts and your ten-digit baggage reference number and send it to your nearest Customer Care address. These can be found in the Contact Us section. For contact details click here: Customer Relations Department.

Missing Baggage Contact Telephone Numbers:

The numbers above are for delayed/missing baggage enquiries only and no other enquiries will be dealt with at these numbers.

Region	Contact Details	Hours
Ireland	0818 365888	09:30-17:30 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Sat/Sun
United States	1-800-343-0511 1-718-751-4235

Book Your Baggage in Advance

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can avail of an online discount and book your baggage for all applicable routes up to two hours hours prior to departure.

You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

Click here to book your bags now.

Note: If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance.

Alternatively, you can pay the full fee at the airport on the day of departure.

Baggage fees available here

Cabin/Carry-On Baggage Allowance

Aer Lingus flights (Shorthaul & Longhaul)

• Baggage is restricted to one piece per passenger.
• The maximum dimensions for a cabin bag are: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm or 22in x 16in x 8in.
• Baggage must weigh under 10 kgs/22lbs and be small enough to fit in overhead bins or under your seat.
• These limits are strictly enforced.
• Additional small items (camera, personal stereo, overcoat, handbag or laptop) are allowed.
• EU security rules regarding liquids, gels and aerosols in cabin baggage apply. More details of these rules can be found by reading the Prohibited Items Factsheet on aerlingus.com.
• Flights departing the USA are subject to TSA security rules. Details of these rules can be found by clicking here: tsa.gov.
• Passengers in Row 1, or at an emergency exit, MUST store baggage in an overhead bin.

Aer Lingus Regional flights (Flight Nos 3000-4000 operated by Aer Arann) 

• Baggage is restricted to one piece per passenger.
• The maximum dimensions for a cabin bag are: 43cm x 28cm x 20cm or 17in x 11in x 8in.
• Baggage must weigh under 7kgs/15lbs and be small enough to fit in overhead bins or under your seat.
• These limits are strictly enforced.
• Additional small items (camera, personal stereo, overcoat, handbag or laptop) are allowed.
• EU security rules regarding liquids, gels and aerosols in cabin baggage apply. More details of these rules can be found by reading the Prohibited Items Factsheet on aerlingus.com.
• Passengers in Row 1, or at an emergency exit, MUST store baggage in an overhead bin.

Carriage of Animals & Pets

• We do not accept Animals/Pets on shorthaul flights, (Ireland, UK, Europe). This is due to insufficient ventilation in the cargo hold on our shorthaul airbus fleet.
• Animals/Pets can be booked on direct flights between Ireland and New York, Boston, Chicago and Orlando on Aer Lingus flights only. All animals will be transported in the Cargo Hold.
• At time of booking, Aer Lingus Reservation staff must be informed if you plan to travel with a pet and or animal. Separate procedures apply for passengers travelling with Service Animals (Seeing Eye Dogs).
• Due to industry reports of serious damage to aircraft as a result of dogs becoming loose in aircraft holds, the following breeds of dogs are not to be carried under any circumstances on any Aer Lingus aircraft.
  • Akita
  • Argentino
  • Fila Brazillero
  • Mastiff
  • Pit Bull
  • Tosa

Travelling from USA:

• PET EXPRESS will make the arrangements to ship your pet(s) to Ireland on behalf of Aer Lingus. Contact Pet Express at 1-866-PET-MOVE or visit their website at petexpress.us. Final transit destination for animals/pets transported from North America by Aer Lingus is Dublin. Please note: animals cannot be shipped from the USA on Fridays or Saturdays.

Travelling from Ireland:

• Pets (cats & dogs only) can be booked as excess baggage by contacting Aer Lingus reservations. There is a €160 per flight sector per crate payable at the airport on the day of departure.

If the passenger is not travelling with the animal, or for the carriage of any animal other than household pets, they will be booked as cargo. Bookings will only be confirmed at the earliest 14 days prior to travel.

Carriage of Electrical Equipment

Cameras

Camera Equipment can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passengers responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

DVDs

DVD's can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

DVD's are permitted to be played inflight on laptops with DVD drive, except during taxi, take-off, initial climb, approach and landing.

Gameboys

Gameboys can be carried when traveling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus beforehand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Gameboys are permitted to be played inflight except during taxi, take-off, initial climb, approach and landing.

Laptops

Laptops can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Laptops with CD ROM or DVD drive, and palmtop organizers are permitted to be used in flight but not during taxi, take-off, initial climb, approach and landing.

PC's

PC's can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

PC's are not permitted to be used on board.

Portable TV

Portable TV's (no larger than 14" screen) can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Stereo Equipment

Stereo equipment can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Tradesman Tools

Tradesman tools can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

The normal excess check and cabin baggage rules apply.

Video Equipment

Video equipment can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Passengers are not permitted to play their own videos on board.

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can book bags in advance by clicking here: Book Bag in Advance. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

Note: If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance.

Carriage of Miscellaneous Items

Art Easels

Art Easels can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Crystal

Crystal can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Hats

Hats can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Large Gift Wrapped Items

Large Gift Wrapped Gifts can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus, these packages could be subject to a security check. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Liquids

Liquids are not permitted onboard unless they are in individual containers with a capacity not greater than 100 millilitres or equivalent and contained in one transparent re-sealable plastic bag of a capacity not exceeding 1 litre. The contents of the plastic bag shall fit comfortably and the bag shall be completely closed.

Liquids include gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, e.g. toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, shaving foam, aerosols and other items of similar consistency. Exemptions may be granted if the liquid is:

1. to be used during the trip and is either required for medical purposes or a special dietary requirement, including baby food. When requested to, the passenger shall provide proof of authenticity of the exempted liquid; or
2. obtained airside beyond the point where boarding passes are controlled from outlets that are subject to approved security procedures as part of the airport security programme, on condition that the liquid is packed in a bag that is both tamper evident and displays satisfactory proof of purchase at that airport on that day; or
3. obtained in the security restricted area from outlets that are subject to approved security procedures as part of the airport security programme; or
4. obtained at another Community airport, on condition that the liquid is packed in a bag that is both tamper evident and displays satisfactory proof of purchase at airside at that airport on that day; or
5. obtained on board an aircraft of a Community air carrier, on condition that the liquid is packed in a bag that is both tamper evident and displays satisfactory proof of purchase on board that aircraft on that day.

Paintings

Paintings can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Pictures

Pictures can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Power Tools

Power Tools can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus, with the exception of those that are powered by petrol/gasoline or any flammable fuels. The normal checked baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passengers responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items. The normal excess check and cabin baggage rules apply.

Toolboxes

Toolboxes can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items. The normal excess check and cabin baggage rules apply.

Wedding Cake

Wedding Cakes can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

Wedding Dress

Wedding Dresses can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. There is no requirement to advise Aer Lingus before hand that you are carrying these items. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are packed/ boxed and should be able to fit in the overhead compartment in order to prevent damage, as airlines do not accept responsibility for perishable, fragile, or valuable items.

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can book bags in advance by clicking here: Book Bag in Advance. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

Note: If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance.

Carriage of Musical Instruments

• A musical instrument can be carried in the cabin provided it is within the hand baggage size/weight limits.
  (The maximum dimensions for a cabin bag are - 55cms x 40cms x 20cms or 22ins x 16ins x 8ins)
  (The maximum weight for a cabin bag is - 10kgs/22lbs or 7kgs/15lbs for Aer Lingus Regional flights)
  It must be small enough to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front.
• If the instrument is larger than the permitted hand baggage size, e.g. Cello, and the passenger wishes to carry the item in the cabin, they have to purchase an additional seat for the instrument (this can be done online and normal charges and taxes apply). There will be no baggage allowance for the purchase of an additional seat for the instrument. The instrument should be booked in the name of Cello/A Ms or Harp/A Ms. The actual weight of the instrument including its carry case, must not exceed 75kgs/165lbs.
• Larger musical equipment (including but not limited to double bass, harps and drums) is unsuitable for carriage in the cabin and must be checked in. If the passenger wishes to carry the instrument in the hold, then a special handling fee applies and it is charged at the same rate as golf equipment and skis (currently €30 online, or €40 at the airport). Normal excess baggage rates will also apply.

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can book bags in advance by clicking here: Book Bag in Advance. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

Note: If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance.

Carriage of Sports Equipment

The maximum weight allowable for carriage of sports equipment is 15kgs/33lbs. Normal excess baggage rates apply if the passenger carries excess to this maximum allowance.

Bicycles

Aer Lingus will carry bicycles and tandem bicycles as checked baggage: A maximum of 1 Bicycle per person. For flights between Ireland and North America bicycles are part of the free allowance, normal excess baggage rates apply if the passenger carries excess to the free allowance.

For ALL other flights there is a fee of €40 or equivalent payable at the airport on the day of departure. This fee is charged on an each-way basis for outbound and return journeys.

There is no charge for bicycles for passengers travelling in Business Class.

Aer Lingus permits passengers to travel with bicycles where there is space available.

A maximum of 6 bicycles can be booked on any aircraft. If you are travelling on Aer Lingus regional flights the maximum bicycles allowed is 2 per flight. This is all subject to availability on the day.

Bicycles cannot be booked online.

To book the bicycle the passenger must contact their local reservations office.

To pack bicycles passengers are advised to remove the front wheel and secure it to the frame, lower the handlebars and saddle and place in line with the frame and invert the pedals.

From Amsterdam boxes will be provided at a fee of €20.00.

Diving Equipment

Aer Lingus will carry diving equipment as checked baggage:

Diving equipment can be carried when travelling with Aer Lingus. The normal checked/cabin baggage rules apply. Any excess baggage will be charged at excess rates.

Fishing Equipment

Aer Lingus will carry fishing equipment as checked baggage. Fishing Equipment includes the Fishing Rod, Case and Tackle Basket.

For flights between Ireland and North America fishing equipment is part of the free allowance, normal excess baggage rates apply if the passenger carries excess to the free allowance.

There is no charge for fishing equipment for passengers travelling in Business Class.

Fishing equipment is subject to a fee of €30 or equivalent payable online prior to departure or a fee of €40 or equivalent, payable at the airport on the day of departure. This fee is charged each-way on outbound and return journeys.

Golf Bags

Aer Lingus carry Golf Bags as checked baggage:

For flights between Ireland and North America golf bags are part of the free allowance. Normal excess baggage rates apply if the passenger carries excess to the free allowance.

There is no charge for golf bags for passengers travelling in Business Class.

For all other flights a maximum of 1 golf bag per person is permitted and a fee of €30 or equivalent payable online prior to departure or a fee of €40 or equivalent, payable at the airport on the day of departure applies. This fee is charged each-way on outbound and return journeys. Excess baggage charges apply if the golf bag is in excess of 15kgs in weight.

If you are travelling on Aer Lingus regional flights the maximum golf bags allowed is 12 golf bags per flight. This is all subject to availability on the day.

Ski

Aer Lingus will carry skis as checked baggage:

For flights between Ireland and North America skis are part of free allowance, normal excess baggage rates apply if the passenger carries excess to the free allowance.

There is no charge for skis for passengers travelling in Business Class. For all other flights a maximum of 1 Pair of skis, boots and poles per person and a fee of €30 or equivalent payable online prior to departure or a fee of €40 or equivalent, payable at the airport on the day of departure applies. This fee is charged each-way on outbound and return journeys.

Surf Boards

Aer Lingus will carry Surf Boards as checked baggage:

For flights between Ireland and North America surfboard is part of the free allowance, normal excess baggage rates apply if the passenger carries excess to the free allowance.

There is no charge for Surf Boards for passengers travelling in Business class.

Surfboards are subject to a fee of €30 or equivalent payable online prior to departure or a fee of €40 or equivalent, payable at the airport on the day of departure. This fee is charged each-way on outbound and return journeys.

Please note that Surf Boards must not exceed 2.77m in length (approx 110 inches) and must be packed in cushioning material such as bubble wrapping so as to protect them against damage.

Wind Surf Equipment

Aer Lingus will carry wind surf equipment as checked baggage:

For flights between Ireland and North America wind surf equipment is part of the free allowance, normal excess baggage rates apply if the passenger carries excess to the free allowance.

There is no charge for wind surf equipment for passengers travelling in Business class.

Wind Surf Equipment cannot be booked online.

To book the wind surf equipment the passenger must contact their local reservations office.

Wind surf equipment is subject to a fee of €40 payable at the airport on the day of departure. This fee is charged each-way on outbound and return journeys. A maximum of 1 Board, 1 Boom, 1 Sail and 1 Mast per person.

No item may exceed 2.77m in length (110 inches). Wind surfing equipment must be packed to avoid damage.

Give sufficient time at check in for security and handling procedures. We recommend you arrive at check-in at least 90-minute pre flight.

All items must be packed so as to protect them against damage and avoid damage to other items of baggage.

Snow Boards

Aer Lingus will carry Snow Boards as checked baggage:

For flights between Ireland and North America Snow Boards are part of free allowance, normal excess baggage rates apply if the passenger carries excess to the free allowance.

There is no charge for Snow Boards for passengers travelling in Business Class.

For all other routes a maximum of 1 Snow Board per person and a fee of €30 or equivalent payable online prior to departure or a fee of €40 or equivalent, payable at the airport on the day of departure applies. This fee is charged each-way on outbound and return journeys.

Sports Guns

Aer Lingus will carry sports guns and ammunition cartridges subject to the following:

• Sport Guns are to be dismantled.
• Sports Guns when dismantled are to be loaded with checked baggage.
• Sport Guns, ammunition and cartridges must be packed separately from other baggage.
• Sport Guns, ammunition and cartridges must be available for inspection by security.
• Ammunition is limited to 5kg per passenger and must be packed in containers of wood, metal, or fireboard with the contents protected against any movement.
• Subject to an extra charge for flights within Europe.

Note: Sports Weapons/Firearms/Ammunition cannot be carried on Aer Lingus regional flights.

Fees For Sports Guns And Ammunition

€40/£32 or equivalent for all flights within Europe. (£37 for flights departing London Heathrow). This fee is payable at the airport on the day of departure. For flights to/from North America sports guns and ammunition may be carried under the normal baggage allowance.

Gas cigarette lighters are prohibited on all flights to and from the USA. Gas cigarette lighters can currently be carried on the person only on UK and European Routes.

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can book bags in advance by clicking here: Book Bag in Advance. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

Note: If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance.

Checked Baggage Allowance

Shorthaul flights (Europe)

• Economy - Low fare - Baggage fees apply for each checked bag.
• Economy - Flexifare - Baggage fees apply for 3rd and subsequent checked bags.
• No pooling or sharing of baggage allowances is permitted, even within a party travelling on the same booking.
• A maximum of 9 bags per passenger can be booked on the website.
• A maximum of 20kgs (44lbs) in total checked baggage weight per passenger.
• Excess weight is charged per kilo per flight in excess of the allowance.
• Discount excess weight fee available if the fee is paid up to two hours prior to departure online. Standard excess weight fee is charged at the airport.
• The fees are non-refundable.

Special Items

• Sports Equipment such as golf bags or skis will be charged at the applicable rate.
• Infant baggage allowance is ONE collapsible buggy/stroller only, free of charge.
• Medical equipment (dialysis machines, wheelchairs etc.) are carried free of charge.
• Small musical instruments may qualify as hand baggage. Medium sized instruments may be carried in the cabin if an individual seat for the instrument is purchased.
• If the instrument will not fit in the extra seat, it must be checked in and normal excess baggage rates apply.

Longhaul flights (USA)

Economy Class/Low fare

• Passengers are permitted 1 bag under 23kgs (50lbs) free of charge.
• Baggage fees apply for 2nd and subsequent checked bags.
• A maximum of 9 additional bags per passenger can be booked on the website.
• Bag Size: One bag at 158cms/62ins, second and subsequent bags at 140cms/55ins.
• The weight of any one piece of baggage must not exceed 32Kgs/70lbs.
• Any additional bags and Excess weight (23kgs - 32kgs) will be charged. See the table below
• No pooling or sharing of baggage allowances is permitted, even within a party travelling on the same booking.
• The fees are non-refundable.
• For Aer Lingus journeys between North America and the UK or Continental Europe, the long-haul checked baggage allowance will apply for all flights within the itinerary, unless there is a stopover of more than 14 days in Ireland, then each flight within the itinerary will have the relevant shorthaul or longhaul baggage policy applied to that part of the journey.

Economy Class/Flexifare

• Passengers are permitted 2 bags under 23kgs (50lbs) free of charge.
• Baggage fees apply for 3rd and subsequent checked bags.
• A maximum of 9 additional bags per passenger can be booked on the website.
• Bag Size: One bag at 158cms/62ins, second and subsequent bags at 140cms/55ins.
• The weight of any one piece of baggage must not exceed 32Kgs/70lbs.
• Any additional bags and Excess weight (23kgs - 32kgs) will be charged. See the table below
• No pooling or sharing of baggage allowances is permitted, even within a party travelling on the same booking.
• The fees are non-refundable.
• For Aer Lingus journeys between North America and the UK or Continental Europe, the long-haul checked baggage allowance will apply for all flights within the itinerary, unless there is a stopover of more than 14 days in Ireland, then each flight within the itinerary will have the relevant shorthaul or longhaul baggage policy applied to that part of the journey.

Business Class

• Passengers are permitted 3 bags free of charge.
• The weight of any one piece of baggage must not exceed 32Kgs/70lbs and combined weight must not exceed 69kgs (150lbs).
• Infant baggage allowance is 10kgs (22lbs) in addition to one collapsible stroller.
• For Aer Lingus journeys between North America and the UK or Continental Europe, the long-haul checked baggage allowance will apply for all flights within the itinerary, unless there is a stopover of more than 14 days in Ireland, then each flight within the itinerary will have the relevant shorthaul or longhaul baggage policy applied to that part of the journey.

Special Items

• Sports Equipment such as (golf bags, skis etc) is carried as standard baggage.
• Infant baggage allowance is 10kgs (22lbs) in addition to one collapsible stroller.
• Medical equipment (dialysis machines, wheelchairs etc.) are carried free of charge.
• Small musical instruments may qualify as hand baggage. Medium sized instruments may be carried in the cabin if an individual seat for the instrument is purchased.
• If the instrument will not fit in the extra seat, it must be checked in and normal excess baggage rates apply.

Checked Baggage Fees

Shorthaul Baggage fees (Europe)

• Pay online up to two hours before departure at a discount or pay the full fee at the airport. See the table below for details.

• Low fare - Baggage fees apply for each checked bag as below. Additional excess fees apply for baggage over the maximum 20kgs (44lbs) in total checked baggage weight per passenger.
  Important - Excess baggage fee will be charged for every kg over the 20kgs baggage allowance, regardless of how many bag fees purchased.
• Flexifare - Baggage fees apply for 3rd and subsequent checked bag as below. Additional excess fees apply for all baggage over the maximum 20kgs (44lbs) in total checked baggage weight per passenger.
  Important - Excess baggage fee will be charged for every kg over the 20kgs baggage allowance, regardless of how many bag fees purchased.

Bag fees (per bag, per one-way flight)		Online		Airport
Applicable on flights between		€	£	€	£
Cork/Dublin/Shannon/Knock	UK	15	12	20	17
Cork/Dublin	Europe (all other flights) and Agadir	15	-	20	-
Belfast	London Heathrow	-	10	-	17
Belfast	All	15	12	20	17
London Gatwick	All (excluding Ireland)	15	12	20	17

Additional Excess Fees - Short-haul flights (per kilo in excess, per one-way flight)		Online		Airport
No single bag can weigh more than 32kgs		€	£	€	£
Checked baggage over 20kgs		9	6	15	12

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can book your bags in Advance. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

Note: If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance.

 

Longhaul Baggage fees (USA)

• Economy - 2nd and subsequent bag weighing up to 23kg (50lbs) will be charged.
• Flexifare - 3rd and subsequent bag weighing up to 23kgs will be charged as below.
• Business Class - 3 bags up to a total of 69kgs (150lbs) carried free of charge.

Applicable on flights between		Per bag per flight
Europe	USA	€	£	$
2nd and subsequent bags weighing up to 23kgs (50lbs)		40	36	50
Excess for all bags over 23kg-32kgs (50lbs-70lbs)		40	36	50

For Aer Lingus journeys between North America and the UK or Continental Europe, the long-haul checked baggage allowance will apply for all flights within the itinerary, unless there is a stopover of more than 14 days in Ireland, then each flight within the itinerary will have the relevant shorthaul or longhaul baggage policy applied to that part of the journey.

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can book your bags in advance. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

Note: If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance.

Damaged Baggage

Please see our Baggage tracing section.

Hand Baggage EU Regulations

To protect you against the new threat of liquid explosives, the European Union (EU) has adopted new security rules that restrict the amount of liquids that you can take through security checkpoints. They apply to all passengers departing from airports in the EU whatever their destination.

Details of these regulations can be found here: Prohibited Items

Delayed/Missing Baggage

Please see our Baggage tracing section.

Immigrating/Emigrating Baggage

From North America

Passengers will be charged the normal excess rate. Contact your local Freight Forwarder for all cargo reservations.

For all other routes

Passengers will be charged the normal excess rate. Contact your local Air Freight Company for all cargo reservations.

Interline Baggage

Aer Lingus will through-check baggage as a courtesy onto any carrier that have a baggage agreement in place, upon presentation of documentation of the itinerary showing Aer Lingus and partner carrier flights on the same ticket.

This includes the following airlines:

Aer Lingus will only check bags onto a flight on a separate ticket if the connection is between two Aer Lingus flights.

Lost and Found

If you have left your belongings onboard our aircraft or Aer Lingus lounges, please see our Baggage Tracing section for more information. Aer Lingus accept no liability for items left onboard and it is passenger's responsibilities to ensure they have all their belongings before disembarking the aircraft.

If you have left any belongings at the airport, please contact them directly.

Prohibited Items

Note: Passengers are not permitted to check-in or carry on-board any wet-cell batteries either in wheelchairs or as stand-alone batteries.

Passengers are not permitted to carry the following articles into the security restricted area and the cabin of an aircraft:

(A) Guns, firearms & weapons, any object capable or appearing capable of discharging a project or causing injury including:

All firearms (Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles, Shotguns etc)

Replica and imitation firearms

Component parts of firearms (excluding telescopic sighting devices & sights)

Air pistols, rifles, and pellet guns

Signal flare pistols

Starter pistols

Toy guns of all types

Ball bearing guns

Industrial bolt and nail guns

Cross bows

Catapults

Harpoons & Spear Guns

Animal Humane Killers

Stun or shocking devices e.g. cattle prods, ballistic conducted energy weapons (taser)

Lighters shaped like a firearm.

(B)Pointed edged weapons & sharp objects, pointed or bladed articles capable of causing injury including:

Kilt pins

Axes & Hatches

Arrows & Darts

Crampons (grappling iron, hooked bar of iron, or plate with iron spikes used in mountaineering)

Harpoons & Spear Guns

Ice axes & ice picks

Ice skates

Box cutters

Knives with blades of more than 6cms

Scissors with blades of more than 6cms as measured from the fulcrum

Lockable or flick knives with blades of any length.

Knives, including ceremonial, religious and hunting knives, made of metal or any other material strong enough to be used as a potential weapon.

Meat cleavers

Machetes

Open razors and blades (excluding safety or disposable razors with blades enclosed in cartridges)

Sabres, swords & swordsticks

Scalpels

Scissors with blades of any length

Ski and walking/hiking poles

Throwing stars

Tradesman's tools that have the potential to be used as a pointed or edged weapon e.g. drill and drill bits, box cutters, utility knives, all saws, crowbars, hammers, spanners, blow torches, screwdrivers, chisels, wrenches, pliers, bolt guns and nail guns and other tools.

(C) Blunt instruments, any blunt instrument capable of causing injury including:

Tennis Rackets

Baseball and softball bats

Clubs or batons - rigid or flexible - e.g. Billy clubs, blackjacks (truncheon of leather covered lead with flexible shaft), night sticks & batons.

Cricket Bats

Golf clubs

Hockey and Hurley sticks

Lacrosse sticks

Kayak and Canoe paddles

Skateboards

Billiard, snooker and pool cues.

Fishing rods

Martial arts equipment e.g. knuckle dusters, clubs, coshes, rice flails, num-chucks, cubatons, kubasaunts.

(D) Explosives and flammable substances, any explosive or highly combustible substances which poses a risk to the health of passengers and crew or the security/safety of the aircraft property including:

Ammunition

Blasting caps

Detonators & fuses

Explosives and explosive devices

Replica or imitation explosive material or devices

Mines & other explosive military stores

Grenades of all types

Gas & gas containers e.g. Butane, propane, acetylene, oxygen - in large volume

Fireworks, flares in any form and other pyrotechnics (including party poppers and toy caps)

Non safety matches

Smoke generating canisters or cartridges

Flammable liquid fluid e.g. Petrol/gasoline, diesel, lighter fluid, alcohol, ethanol

Aerosol spray paint

Turpentine & paint thinner

Alcoholic beverages exceeding 70% by volume (140% proof)

(E) Chemical and toxic substances, any chemical or toxic substance which poses a risk to the health of passengers and crew or the security/safety of aircraft or property including:

Acids and alkalis e.g. spillable "wet" batteries.

Corrosive or Bleaching Substances - e.g. mercury, chlorine

Disabling or incapacitating sprays - e.g. mace, pepper spray, tear gas

Radioactive material - e.g. medicinal or commercial isotopes

Poisons

Infectious or biological hazardous material e.g. infected blood, bacteria and viruses

Material capable of spontaneous ignition or combustion

Fire extinguishers (except as authorised by fire protocols and as aircraft emergency equipment).

(F) Liquids:

Liquids are not permitted onboard unless they are in individual containers with a capacity not greater than 100 millilitres or equivalent and contained in one transparent re-sealable plastic bag of a capacity not exceeding 1 litre. The contents of the plastic bag shall fit comfortably and the bag shall be completely closed. Liquids include gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, e.g. toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, shaving foam, aerosols and other items of similar consistency.

Exemptions may be granted if the liquid is:

• to be used during the trip and is either required for medical purposes or a special dietary requirement, including baby food. When requested to, the passenger shall provide proof of authenticity of the exempted liquid; or
• obtained airside beyond the point where boarding passes are controlled from outlets that are subject to approved security procedures as part of the airport security programme, on condition that the liquid is packed in a bag that is both tamper evident and displays satisfactory proof of purchase at that airport on that day; or
• obtained in the security restricted area from outlets that are subject to approved security procedures as part of the airport security programme; or
• obtained at another Community airport, on condition that the liquid is packed in a bag that is both tamper evident and displays satisfactory proof of purchase at airside at that airport on that day; or
• obtained on board an aircraft of a Community air carrier, on condition that the liquid is packed in a bag that is both tamper evident and displays satisfactory proof of purchase on board that aircraft on that day.

The following prohibited items shall not be placed in checked-in baggage/hold baggage:

• Explosives, including detonators, fuses, grenades, mines and explosives.
• Gases; Propane, butane.
• Flammable liquids, including Gasoline, methanol.
• Flammable solids and reactive substances, including Magnesium, firelighters, fireworks flares.
• Oxidizers and organic peroxides, including Bleach, car body repair kits.
• Toxic or infectious substances, including rat poison, infected blood.
• Radioactive material, including medicinal or commercial isotopes.
• Corrosives, including mercury, vehicle batteries.
• Vehicle fuel system components which have contained fuel.

** Sport guns and ammunition cartridges will only be carried subject to the following:

1. Guns are to be dismantled.
2. They will only be carried in the baggage hold of the aircraft.
3. They must be packed separately from other baggage.
4. They must be packed one gun per case.
5. They must be available for inspection by security.
6. Ammunition/cartridges must also be loaded in the baggage hold and must be available for inspection.
7. They will be subject to a max baggage allowance of 30k including arms and ammunition.
8. All government and legal regulations must be complied with.
9. All documentation and licenses are the passengers responsibility.
10. Subject to an extra charge for the carriage of sports guns and ammunition.

Note: Sports Weapons/Firearms/Ammunition cannot be carried on Aer Lingus regional flights.

Fees For Sports Guns And Ammunition

€30/£20/AED125 for all flights within Europe. (£25 departing London Heathrow). For flights to/from North America sports guns and ammunition may be carried under the normal baggage allowance.

Unaccompanied Baggage

From North America

Unaccompanied baggage will not be accepted at check-in and may only be carried as CARGO any baggage carried as cargo needs to be pre-booked through local Freight Forwarder.

All other Routes

Unaccompanied Baggage will not be accepted at check-in and may only be carried as CARGO.

Any baggage carried as cargo needs to be pre-booked through local Air Freight Company.