Aer Lingus is an Irish inspired airline whose roots are deeply found in their hub city of Dublin, and has some smaller operating bases in places like Belfast, Cork and at Shannon Airport. The name Aer Lingus is culled from the Irish 'long' meaning 'ship' and is therefore translated as 'Air Fleet'. Aer Lingus’ has a distinct green coated aircraft fleet sporting the traditional Irish Shamrock as its moniker gives the real sense of its commitment and national pride.

With 2022 marking 86 years of operation for the airline, it’s safe to say they have much more than the luck of the Irish on their side.

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Aer Lingus passengers have three ways to check in.

Airport

Travellers are able to use the traditional checking in method at the airport but, please be advised that this will require that you show up early, to allow for check in and security screenings.

For North American flights, arrive 3h 30mins before departure, as check-in closes 75 mins prior to departure.

For European flights, arrive 2h 30mins before departure, as check-in closes 45 mins prior to departure.

Flights from Belfast, arrive 2h 30mins before departure, as check-in closes 30 mins prior to departure.

Online

Flight departure within the next 30 hours:

You can use the Aer Lingus website check-in between 2 and 30 hours before your scheduled departure time. For transatlantic travel, you can use web check-in between 2 and 24 hours in advance of your departure time.

Flight departure outside of 30 hours:

On selected European routes, you can use the 30-day advance check-in between 30 days and 30 hours before your scheduled departure time. Please note a seat fee must be bought in order to advance check-in.

Mobile

Check-in procedures and timings applying to routes for mobile check-in are the same as mentioned above for online check-in.

For convenient check-in within Europe between 2 and 30 hours prior to departure, download the Aer Lingus App and access your boarding pass in a few easy steps. 

Standard Seats:

These are the majority seats on the aircraft. Select between window and aisle seats by pre-booking your selection.

Choice Seats:

By purchasing a “Choice Seat”, you are entitled to the priority boarding service and, being seated at the front of the aircraft, you’ll be first off the plane when you arrive at your destination.

Exit Seats:

By purchasing an “Exit Seat”, you are not only entitled to the priority boarding service, but you will be situated at the emergency exit rows, which means extra legroom.

Premium Seats:

Premium seats are lie-flat business class seats with extra legroom, and are only available on A330 operated flights to Malaga and Faro during peak season times.

In-Flight Entertainment:

Movies on demand, classics, Irish films, shorts films, animations, TV Shows, radio and music channels… the list is endless, providing you with hours of entertainment throughout your journey.

Wi-Fi:

Surf while you fly. Keep in touch with your friends and family, or keep abreast of your emails all from the comfort of your seat. Business Class passengers surf the internet for free, while Economy passengers can purchase various bundle options.

Dining:

Complimentary meals and refreshments are served on all long-haul (transatlantic) flights.

Aer Lingus currently has a fleet of over 46 aircrafts, all variations of the Airbus which service their network of upto 82 international destinations.

Top destinations for Aer Lingus

• Dublin

• Brussels

• Amsterdam

• Paris

• Barcelona

• Belfast

• London

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