How to Book Travel on Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus has been in operation as Ireland's national airline since the mid 1930s. Today the company maintains a fleet of 30 or more aircraft and employs over 4,000 people in its operation of national and international flights from its Dublin hub.
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Instructions
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Book Travel on Aer Lingus
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Visit Aer Lingus's Web site online (see Resources below) where you will find information customized for your departure country. The Web site is available in 8 different languages, including English.
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Call to book your flight at 1 800 474 7424.
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Use the online booking service to book your tickets on Aer Lingus. You will need to enter your departure city, your arrival city and the date you wish to travel. You may also indicate how many will be flying in your party and which fare type you prefer: lowest available or business class.
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Select your flight. Check the arrival times of connecting flights carefully. You may have an overnight layover in another airport before you board your final flight to Ireland.
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Book travel to over 65 locations in Europe on Aer Lingus as well. Many flights to destinations throughout Europe operate daily out of the airline's hubs in Cork and Dublin.
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Fly out of 11 airports throughout the United States on Aer Lingus through its partners in the Oneworld Airline Alliance. This airline offers service to destinations throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom from many U.S. cities.
Board Your Flight on Aer Lingus
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Check in at least 3 1/2 hours before your flight to or from the United States on Aer Lingus and at least 2 1/2 hours ahead on domestic and regional flights.
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Check a maximum of 2 bags per passenger on all flights. Weight restrictions vary per flight and ticket class.
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Purchase your meal onboard an Aer Lingus flight or bring your own meal with you. This airline does not provide complimentary meal service to its economy passengers.
Navigate Dublin Airport
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You will arrive in Dublin Airport's Terminal 1 on most flights from the United States.
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Plan to take a bus or taxi when you arrange ground transportation from Dublin. There is no rail link to this airport.
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Tips & Warnings
Aer Lingus closes check-in for all of its flights 45 minutes prior to departure.
In late 2006, Aer Lingus battled hostile takeover attempts by a competing Irish airline. Though a takeover seemed unlikely, travelers should confirm their carrier when booking travel with Aer Lingus.
