Aer Lingus Pregnancy, Infant and Children Travel Policy

Aer Lingus is the flag carrier of Ireland. It operates a fleet of Airbus aircraft serving Europe, North America and northern Africa. Here’s a recap of Aer Lingus’ pregnancy, infant and children travel policies.

*This is for informational purposes only. For specific questions on traveling with children on Aer Lingus, click here or contact the airline directly.

Expectant Mothers Flying with Aer Lingus

Between Ireland and the UK

You may travel up to week 32 of pregnancy with your doctor’s written permission. Between weeks 32-35 your doctor must complete an Expectant Mother Travel Advice Form. Click here to access this form: Expectant Mother Travel Advice Form. Aer Lingus will not carry any passengers over 36 weeks for any part of their journey, outbound or return.

All Other Routes

You may travel up to week 28 of pregnancy with your doctor’s written permission. Between weeks 28-33 your doctor must complete an Expectant Mother Travel Advice Form. Click here to access this form: Expectant Mother Travel Advice Form. Aer Lingus will not carry any passengers 34 weeks or over for any part of their journey, outbound or return.

Ireland, UK and Continental Europe originating passengers will need to fill out the Expectant Mother Travel Advice Form signed by their doctor and send it by fax to 00 353 1 886 6868. Click here to access this form: Expectant Mother Travel Advice Form.

Passengers are required to provide a minimum of 48 hours notice of their intention to travel.

Infants (under 2 years old) Flying with Aer Lingus

• Infants between the ages of 0 to 5 months old must sit on adults’ knee (restrained by an infant loop belt) and will be charged a flat rate of €20/£19 or equivalent per one way flight on all shorthaul routes or 10% of the adult fare on flights from/to the USA.
• Only one infant is permitted per adult passenger (15 years of age or older).
• If one adult is traveling with more than one infant under 2 years of age, a seat will have to be purchased for each additional infant.
• A seat can be purchased for your infant as a child at the applicable fare and bring your approved car seat on board the aircraft.
• If the infant reaches the age of 2 years prior to the return journey they must pay the applicable fare, taxes, fees and charges for that part of the journey.
• Car type safety seats may be used by children aged between 6 months and less than 36 months.

Baggage Allowance for Infants

All cabin baggage must be included in the accompanying adult’s baggage allowance.

Check-in Baggage (Long Haul Flights)

• A fully collapsible push-chair/stroller is allowed free of charge in addition to 10 kgs/22 lbs of baggage
• The push-chair/stroller is checked in with the baggage and can be handed down at the gate if required.

Check-in Baggage (Short Haul Flights)

• A fully collapsible push-chair/stroller is allowed free of charge for an infant booking only.
• The push-chair/stroller is checked in with the baggage and can be handed down at the gate if required, except for flights departing London Heathrow where push chairs/strollers are not permitted to be handed down at the gate and must be handed in with checked baggage.

Children (2 to 11 years old) Flying with Aer Lingus

• Must travel in their own seat.
• If an infant is over two years old for any part of the journey, they must purchase a seat or alternatively make two separate bookings; one for the outbound and one for the return.
• On Transatlantic flights, Aer Lingus offer a 10% child discount for passengers between the ages of 2 and 11.

Child / Young Passengers (12 to 15 years old) Flying with Aer Lingus

• • • Unaccompanied minors under the age of 14 departing Italy must have a parental consent form authorised by their local police before being allowed to travel. Please note that rules and regulations for children travelling alone may vary by country, so please check the applicable regulations with the local country authorities.
    • Subject to the above, unaccompanied young passengers between the ages of 12 and 15 inclusive will be accepted on Aer Lingus flights on the basis that they are travelling as an adult and subject to the following requirements:
      • The parent or guardian will be required to sign a Form of Indemnity at the airport on the day of departure confirming that Aer Lingus has no responsibility to provide special assistance to these passengers. In the case of a return ticket, the Form of Indemnity will also cover the return flight. Aer Lingus will deny boarding to any unaccompanied young person between the age of 12 and 15 inclusive should the parent /guardian fail to complete this form.
      • The parent or guardian will need to accompany the young passenger to the airport and go to the check-in desk where they may be asked to provide a form of identification.
      • Young passengers must not use online check-in or an airport check-in kiosk.
      • In the case of connecting flights, the rules applicable to young passengers will depend on the airline concerned. Other airlines, including our partners United Airlines and JetBlue Airways, may require that young passengers travelling alone avail of special assistance which may be subject to the payment of an additional fee. These airlines must be contacted directly to request this service.
      • Young passengers connecting to another flight must make their own way to the connection gate

      Meals on Transatlantic Flights

      • Child meals are available upon request on our flights to/from the USA and include child-friendly food items.
      • To request a child meal, please contact your local Aer Lingus office and advise a flight attendant onboard that you have made a special meal request.
      • Child meals can be requested up to 24 hours prior to departure.

      

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      *This is for informational purposes only. For specific questions on traveling with children on Aer Lingus, click here or contact the airline directly.

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