Book Aer Lingus flights

Headquartered in Dublin International Airport, Aer Lingus is Ireland’s second largest airline, after low cost competitor, Ryanair. The airline offers routes to over 80 destinations in Ireland, England, Continental Europe, the United States and Northern Africa. Apart from Dublin, it has hubs in Belfast City, Cork, London Gatwick, and Shannon. Aer Lingus was founded in 1936 by the Irish Government and its first flight took off in May of the same year, in a route from Dublin to Bristol. Today, the airline employs over 4,000 people with a fleet of 45 Airbus aircraft which in 2011 flew over 9.5 million passengers.Aer Lingus was a member of the Oneworld alliance until 2007, and today, although it is no longer part of the alliance, has maintained code share agreements with OneWorld, SkyTeam, and StarAlliance members and interline agreements with Aer Arann, JetBlue Airways, and United Airlines.

There are 3 ways to check-in for your flight: online, on your mobile, or at the aiport.

Web check-in is available between 30 hours and 2 hours before the scheduled departure time except for certain flights which provide 30 day advance check-in.

Mobile check-in is available only for qualifying flights.

Airport Check-in:

• Long-haul: Recommended check-in 3.5 hours before departure, check-in closes 60 minutes before departure
• Short-haul: Recommended check-in 2.5 hours before departure, check-in closes 45 minutes before departure
• From Belfast City Airport: Recommended check-in 2.5 hours before departure, check-in closes 30 minutes before departure.

Aer Lingus Frequent Flyer Programme

Aer Lingus's frequent flyer programme, the Gold Circle Club, gives members the opportunity to earn and spend frequent flyer points on Aer Lingus and partner airline flights.

Aer Lingus Flight Status & Timetables

As scheduled departure and arrival times may vary for some flights, up to date flight status information is available online. Similarily, timetables with scheduled departure and arrival times for flights can also be consulted online.

One single piece of cabin baggage is allowed per passenger. Business Class, Gold Circle cardholders and Flex Fare customers can bring one additional personal item (briefcase, handbag) to stow under the seat in front of them.

Bag Size: 55cm x 40cm x 24cm and 10kgs for all flights except Aer Lingus Regional (size limits are 48cm x 33cm x 20cm and 7kgs).

Short-haul Flights (within Europe)- Passengers can bring a total of 29kgs (44lbs) in checked baggage. Excess weight is an additional charge.

• Economy - Low Fare - Baggage fees apply for each checked bag
• Economy - Plus Fare - Baggage fees apply for 2nd checked bag
• Economy - Flex Fare - Baggage fees apply for 3rd checked bag

Long-haul Flights

• Economy - Low Fare - 1 bag under 23kgs (50lbs) free
• Economy - Flex Fare - 2 bags under 23kgs (50lbs) each free
• Business Class - 3 bags under 23kgs (50lbs) each free

Bag Size: One bag at 158cms/62ins (calculated adding the length, width, and height), second and third bags at 140cms/55ins. No bag can pass 32kg (70lbs).

Aer Lingus website: www aerlingus com