Label your baggage clearly, inside and out, with your name and destination address.
Ensure your baggage is closed securely, preferably locked.
Do not pack valuables, cash, household/car keys, or essential medication in your checked baggage.
Remove old labels from your checked baggage.
Never carry unidentified items i.e. items/packages that you have not seen the contents of.
Do not carry a package for somebody that you do not know.
Transatlantic Routes
Transatlantic Routes
Premier
Economy
Infants
Number of pieces
2
2
1
Dimensions of bag =
length + width + height
158 cms/62 ins per bag
1 bag at 158 cms/62 ins and 1 bag at 140 cms/55 ins
1 bag at 115 cms/45 ins and 1 collapsible stroller
*** Note: The weight of any one piece of baggage must not exceed 32 Kgs/70 lbs.
Excess baggage
Baggage in excess of your free allowance may be carried on payment of the relevant excess fee, providing space is available. The amount payable is dependent on whether your allowance is 'piece' or 'weight' based and is calculated on the basis of your origin and destination points.
Baggage Charges between Ireland and the USA:
Effective from 01 February 2003, a charge of €50/US$50 will apply per piece of baggage in excess of the maximum baggage allowance.
The maximum allowance on transatlantic services remains at 2 pieces per passenger.
Please note that on all routes, the maximum weight of any one piece/bag must not exceed 32kgs/70 lbs.
The above regulations apply on Aer Lingus schedules services only.
Exceptions to the above will be for the carriage of necessary medical equipment, such as dialysis machines and wheelchairs. These items will not be subject to the 32 Kgs/70 lbs maximum weight allowance, or excess baggage charges.
Please note that in all cases, charges for excess baggage must be paid on departure at the airport.
