Aer Lingus Fees
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Comprehensive reference of documented fees for Aer Lingus. Data points are linked to official sources and verified for 2026 travel.
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Documented Fees
10 Verified Rows
| Category | Amount | Conditions | Pricing | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry on | 0.00 EUR | One small personal item included (up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm) that must fit under the seat in front; per flight | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Carry on | From 6.99 to 35.99 EUR | 10 kg cabin bag (55 × 40 × 24 cm); included with Plus, Advantage, and AerSpace fares or available as an add-on; price varies by route and timing; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | From 14.99 to 59.99 EUR | 20 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timing; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | From 19.99 to 74.99 EUR | 25 kg checked bag; price varies by route, season, and purchase timing; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 12.00 EUR | Excess baggage fee per additional kg over purchased allowance | Not published | at airport | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | From 0 to 20 EUR | Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased; at booking / check-in | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | From 10 to 45 EUR | Extra legroom or front-row seats; price varies by route and timing; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | Varies EUR | Flight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Saver fares; Plus and Advantage fares allow changes with fewer restrictions; before departure | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | Not permitted EUR | Ticket refunds not permitted on Saver fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances; after booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Unaccompanied minor | Varies EUR | Unaccompanied Minor service available for eligible ages; fees and conditions vary by route and age | Not published | at booking | Source ↗ |
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