Aer Lingus is based in Ireland and operates flights from its main hub located in Dublin. It operates flights from Ireland to various destinations mainly in Europe but also to USA. It is a low-cost carrier. Aer Lingus is partly owned by Ryanair and the Government of Ireland. This airline is not a member of any alliance. However, it has extensive codeshares with Oneworld, Star Alliance, SkyTeam members and JetBlue Airways.
For its frequent flyers Aer Lingus has a loyalty programme Gold Circle Club where passengers can collect miles. The airline does not serve any complimentary meals or beverages, but it is possible to buy refreshment on board.
Aer Lingus - Basic info
| Airline name | Aer Lingus |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO code | EI / EIN |
| Airline hubs | Ireland and United Kingdom: 5 |
| Destinations |
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| Frequent flyer programs | Gold Circle Club |
| Fleet | Airbus A319-100 Airbus A320-200 Airbus A321-200 Airbus A330-200 Airbus A330-300 |
| Onboard refreshments |
included in the ticket price
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| Main competitors |
Ryanair,
British Airways
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Aer Lingus - Contacts
Aer Lingus - Customer support
- Ireland: 0818 365044
- UK/North Ireland: +44 (0) 871 718 2020
- USA: 1 516 622 4226
- Europe and rest of the world: + 353 1 886 8505
Aer Lingus - Address
Aer Lingus Customer Care UnitAer Lingus Head Office
Dublin Airport
Ireland
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Aer Lingus - Check-in, Baggage Allowance & Fees
| Payment options | VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, VISA Electron, Laser, Universal Air Travel Card |
|---|---|
| Booking fees | €6 / per flight. It may vary depending on the card type you make your payment with. |
| Cabin baggage | weight: 10 kg, dimensions: 55x40x24 cm |
| Checked baggage | weight: 20 - 23 kg — €15 - €25 / bag |
| Checked baggage / airport fee | weight: 20 - 23 kg — €24 - €40 / bag |
| Excess baggage | €9 - €15 / kg |
| Online check in | Yes |
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Aer Lingus - Competitors
| Airline | Competitors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | direct | 61 shared routes (31%), common bases in Dublin, Limerick / Shannon, Cork |
| Thomson Airways | weak | 22 shared routes (11%), common bases in London (LGW), Cork, Dublin |
| British Airways | weak | 54 shared destinations (27%) |
| Lufthansa | weak | 51 shared destinations (26%) |
| easyJet | weak | 51 shared destinations (26%) |
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