Aer Lingus Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

Aer Lingus Transatlantic Flights
On Aer Lingus Transatlantic flights, all passengers may bring both a regular carry-on suitcase as well as a smaller personal item.

The larger carry-on bag is limited in weight to 10 kg, with a maximum size of 55 x 40 x 24 cm. The smaller personal item must be no larger than 25 x 33 x 20 cm. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

This carry-on allowance applies to all journeys on your reservation, including connecting portions within Europe, when flying on a transatlantic reservation. The only exception is if you are connecting on a regional flight operated by Emerald Airlines, in which case the weight limit of the larger carry-on item is limited to 7 kg for all portions of your journey.

Aer Lingus Flights Within Europe
On Aer Lingus flights within Europe, not all reservations include a larger carry-on bag allowance. The cheapest fare (Saver fares) does not include a larger carry-on bag/suitcase, only a smaller personal item.

All passengers are allowed 1 smaller personal item: Small handbag, laptop, duty free or baby changing bag.
Max size 25 cm H (10”) x 33 cm W (13”) x 20 cm D (8”)

You may also bring a larger 10 kg bag with max size 55 cm H (21.5") x 40 cm W (15.5") x 24 cm D (9.5"), either by having this bag included in your booking, or by adding it separately by purchasing a "Carry-On Bag with Priority Boarding" for 5.99 EUR / GBP.

The larger 10 kg carry-on bag is included in the following cases:
AerClub - Silver, Platinum and Concierge AerClub members. (Members only, not travelling companions.)
Fare Types - All Plus, Advantage, Aer Credit Card, AerSpace and Economy fares purchased via British Airways. (Not included in Saver fares.)
Infants - Accompanying adult travelling with an infant.
Connections - Customers connecting to/from an Aer Lingus transatlantic flight or a connecting flight with an interline partner.

If you have your 10 kg bag included in your booking, you must bring this bag with you onto the plane as your carry-on item. If you have added a 10 kg bag by purchasing priority boarding, you may choose to bring the bag with you onto the plane, or to drop it off as a piece of checked luggage, for no additional charge.

If you don't have a larger carry-on bag included in your booking, and you have not added it to your booking by purchasing priority boarding, and you still bring a larger carry-on bag with you to the boarding gate, it will be placed into the cargo hold of the plane (you will not be allowed to take it with you into the cabin), and you will be charged a 35 EUR / GBP fee.

Aer Lingus Regional flights (operated by Emerald Airlines)
Baggage is restricted to one piece per passenger.
The maximum dimensions for a cabin bag are: 48 cm x 33 cm x 20 cm.
Baggage must weigh under 7kgs/15lbs and be small enough to fit in overhead bins or under your seat.
These limits are strictly enforced.

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