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Aer lingus bicycle box size restrictions?

  • 25-07-2014 1:22am
    #1
    craiclad
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭


    So I'm flying out of Berlin tomorrow with my bike, and I've run into a bit of an awkward situation. I left it too late to find a proper bicycle box, and the only one I have is huge (maybe 4.5' x 6'). Does anyone know if there is a restriction on what size bicycle boxes can be with aer lingus?


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  • #2
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    There's generally no problem with AL from Dublin in my experience. It's possible that staff in Berlin on the return may have a different attitude but 4.5x6 sounds ok. If anything it's weight not size that matters as it will be deemed 'oversized' luggage anyway.


  • #3
    Tzarkahn
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭Tzarkahn


    Aer Lingus don't require a box, unless the airport itself mandates it, you'll be fine.


  • #4
    crosswords
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭crosswords


    If you are flying on an airbus or a 757 you will be fine. This is designated by a 3 number code. e.g. EI123

    If you are flying on an ATR you may, in rare cases, have a problem due to the small size of the cargo hold. ATR flights are designated by a 4 letter code. e.g. EI1234

    Always ring the call centre to book your bike and check in early on the day of the flight.

    A box isn't required, but is probably recommended.


  • #5
    Peterx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭Peterx


    Everything has to go through an x-ray machine though. I'm just back from a trip and 4.5 feet might be heading for trouble?

    I did wonder how wide the xray machine belt/delivery carousel belt is so I rang Aer Lingus. The maximum width is unknown to both the lady who answered the phone and her supervisor.

    However they did know that;

    The longest bag length permissible is 9".
    Max weight 23kg
    Tyres deflated
    Handlebars turned
    Either Bag or Box is fine.


  • #6
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Don't forget that you can angle the box so that you can use the diagonal width of the xray machine. Support it with your carry on.


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  • #7
    donkey balls
    Registered Users Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭donkey balls


    Most airports Dublin included have a section for over sized baggage so it should not be a problem with a bike,From my time working there I have seen dozens of bikes being loaded and off loaded on EI flights.


  • #8
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    There's usually an additional "Extra Oversized Luggage" scanner in addition to the normal "Oversized Luggage" one.

    (PS - a couple of weeks ago my bike came out on the normal luggage carousel when returning to Dublin Airport. I thought it seemed unusual).


  • #9
    polariz
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭polariz


    I had the same problem coming home from Berlin. I just cut a chunk off the box to reduce the height and refolded it up. It still didn't fit through the x-ray machine standing up but they staff were great and we jammed it through diagonally.

    Just cut it up to the normal box side and you'll have no problems.


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