Aer Lingus booking

Posted by ayla (Seattle) on 04/08/08 08:48 PM

I was looking at purchasing plane tickets from Edinburgh to Dublin and it asked me if I would like to pay for checked bags now (£6)or at the airport. There was a box that explained something about different rates but it wasn't very clear (or I'm just being exceptionally dense this evening...). Is there a difference? What is the better way to go?

It also asked about insurance. In the explanation of coverage I believe it said under £15 fares weren't covered-but I could be wrong (my fare is £1 plus £14 in taxes/fees). Has anyone had experience with this? I don't want to pay for something that would end up being of no use. Thanks much!

Posted by Ceidleh

Boston, MA, United States

04/08/08 09:50 PM

1806 posts

On short haul flights Aer Lingus charges a fee if you check a bag (no fee for carry-on baggage).

You have the option to pre-pay your baggage check fee now (at, I belive, a slightly reduced rate), or pay at the airport when you check in.

If you got a really cheap airfare, it may be that they are telling you they won't cover lost baggage and probably will cover it only if you buy insurance through them (unless you already have a traveler's insurance policy you obtained on your own). It's just another way for the airlines to nickle and dime you...

The best way to go? Make sure your bag doesn't exceed their limit for a carry on. If that's not possible, then you might want to keep any expensive items with you in your carry on if you decide you aren't getting travel insurance or paying a supplement for lost luggage.

Posted by ayla OP

Seattle

04/08/08 10:49 PM

89 posts

Thanks Ceidlhe, that's pretty much the conclusion that I've come to. I would pack everything to fit in carry on, but my traveling companion and I are planning on visiting several distilleries in Scotland and will probably end up with a bottle or two of whisky (from smaller places whose wares won't likely be available in duty-free) that will have to be checked. Alas for the days when such things could be carried on... all in the name of making flying safer though, so I can't complain too much =)

Posted by Frank II

Freedonia

04/09/08 03:19 AM

16409 posts

Be aware that Aer Lingus has a very strict weight limit for carry-ons. Approximately 13 pounds.

Posted by ayla OP

Seattle

04/09/08 11:52 AM

89 posts

Thanks Frank, that's a good thing to know!

Posted by claregirl02

westminster, md, usa

04/09/08 06:22 PM

196 posts

Have you checked into purchasing tickets from Edinburgh to Dublin from another carrier other than Aer Lingus? Check out: ryanair.com

Posted by Bonne

Columbus, OH, USA

04/09/08 08:26 PM

208 posts

Ayla -
I've booked a trip on Aer Lingus (about 3 weeks from now - yippee!!) and from what I was reading on the website, they are not only strict on the weight of the carry-on but for the size as well. It might behoove you to check it out also.
Happy travels!