Confused about adding baggage? Pre-booking of luggage is possible on all flights. The online portal of Aer Lingus may be used to pre-book. You must enter your ticket details on 'Manage My Trip' section of airline's website to add an extra bag. There is no need to buy additional bags if your bags are included in your baggage allowance. But Saver ticket holders don’t have any checked bags in their allowance. They may dial the call center number to purchase a bag. Take a look at a few tips on how to add Aer Lingus baggage on an upcoming trip.
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If you haven’t pre-booked a checked bag - You may add a checked bag at airport.
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If you didn’t add a bag through Manage My Trip - Wait for check-in to begin to add Aer Lingus baggage.
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If you have a 20kg bag - Except for Saver fare type, a 20kg bag is included in every passenger baggage allowance.
Every flyer can buy additional weight airport. A charge of Euro 10 per kilo will apply at airport. For details you may contact HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181. In this blog, we will give an overview of how to add a bag.
How Do I Add Checked Baggage to my Aer Lingus Flight?
This will depend on whether your checked bag is standard or non-standard. Only standard bags weighing up to 23kg and measuring 158cm may be added online. For overweight bags you will have to arrive at airport. Take a look at how you may add Aer Lingus baggage.
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During booking - You may book a flight with bags.
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Through Manage My Trip - After you’ve booked a flight.
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When check-in begins - Before completion of check-in you’ll get the prompts to add extras. Choose the bag options you want.
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Through call center - After you’ve booked a flight.
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At airport - You may purchase an additional bag or weight.
Extra bags may be added online on flights operated and marketed by the airline. You may not be able to add Aer Lingus checked baggage online if your itinerary has flights operated by any other airline. For assistance or details you may contact HolidayGlobes or AerLingus on +18885952181 or +1-516-622-4222.
How much Baggage can you Add on Aer Lingus Flight?
Free baggage allowance will depend on the fare type you purchased. Aer Lingus will accept up to a maximum of 3 checked bags per person on Transatlantic flights. The baggage allowance is nil for those who have purchased Saver tickets. Take a look at the amount of baggage you can add.
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There are restrictions to add Aer Lingus baggage online if it's a partner-operated flight. - Only 1 checked bag can be added online.
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Pooling or sharing of bags among passengers on the same reservation - This is allowed for passengers checking in together.
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For passengers Smart or Flex fares - On Transatlantic flights, they can purchase up to 2 additional bags.
How much does an Extra Baggage Cost on Aer Lingus?
Aer Lingus will apply charges according to the flight chosen, fare type and channel on which you purchase. The rates are put into the categories of ‘far’, ‘mid’ and ‘near’. ‘Far’ category pricing is for long-haul flights. The highest charge applies to extra baggage if ‘far’ category applies to your baggage. Our table will give you clarity on how Aer Lingus add baggage price is calculated.
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Fare Type |
Near |
Mid |
Far |
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Saver |
Up to Euro 75 depending on number of bags and channel |
Up to Euro 80 depending on number of bags and channel |
Up to Euro 95 depending on number of bags and channel |
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Plus |
Up to Euro 35 depending on number of bags and channel |
Up to Euro 25 depending on number of bags and channel |
Over Euro 25 depending on number of bags and channel |
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Advantage |
Up to Euro 35 depending on number of bags and channel |
Up to Euro 25 depending on number of bags and channel |
Over Euro 25 depending on number of bags and channel |
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Aerspace |
Up to Euro 35 depending on number of bags and channel |
Up to Euro 25 depending on number of bags and channel |
Over Euro 25 depending on number of bags and channel. type and channel |
How can I prepay for baggage on Aer Lingus international?
The option to prepay for baggage is available on flights marketed and operated by AerLingus. Only 1 bag may be added if the flight is not operated by AerLingus. You will get a discount on Aer Lingus add baggage price if you prepay. Here are a few things you should know about prepayment of baggage.
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Prepayment is possible through website - You may prepay via website at the time of booking or after booking.
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Overweight bags can’t be purchased through website - You will have to bring overweight bags at check-in counter.
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Discount on prepayment of bags - You will get 50% discount if you buy a bag through website.
You may choose fare type at the time of booking to include a free 20kg bag. If it's not included in your fare type a 20kg bag will cost the same for all passengers. You may contact HolidayGlobes or AerLingus on +1-888-595-2181 or +1-516-622-4222 for details or assistance.
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