We were planning to carry backpacks as our personal items on our upcoming Aer Lingus flight to Ireland. I happened to watch the video on their website and a reference was briefly made to "no rucksacks allowed" as personal items. I assume that would refer to what we would call a backpack. I have emailed Aer Lingus for confirmation. Any thoughts? Many thanks.
Posted by
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
138 posts
We took Aer Lingus to Dublin in October and both my friend and her husband had backpacks for their carry on and had no problems but maybe that is something new. I Googled rucksack and you're right that it's a backpack.
Posted by
New York, NY
4071 posts
I haven't gotten much luck getting a response when I've emailed an airline. If that is the case for you, reach out to Aer Lingus on Facebook and/or Twitter. Social media is a GREAT means of getting quicker answers from airlines than email.
Posted by
Medford, OR, USA
5837 posts
..."no rucksacks allowed" as personal items.
Emphasis on "personal "
https://www.aerlingus.com/travel-information/baggage-information/cabin-baggage/
Plus one small personal item: Small handbag, laptop, duty free or baby
changing bag. Max size 25cm H (10") x 33cm W (13") x 20cm D (8")
A backpack would be permitted as your main carry on provided it meets weight and size limits:
Max weight 10kg (22lb) Max size 55cm H (21.5") x 40cm W (15.5") x 24cm
D (9.5")
Posted by
3123 posts
A rucksack can be a full-size backback -- the type used for week-long trips out in the wilderness. This would be too large to qualify as a personal item. A small backpack -- what we used to call a day pack -- is fine, I have taken it on Aer Lingus probably 4 times without incident.
BTW, the word "ruck" means "back" in German.