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glasso · 10-08-2012, 10:03

Commencing Monday 13th August, NEW cabin baggage allowances come into effect across all Aer Lingus short-haul and transatlantic routes.

The new allowance is a standard single piece of cabin baggage with the permissible cabin baggage size being increased. All items, including airport shopping purchases, must fit inside. In addition, a small ladies handbag or gents satchel, within a specific size, may also be carried but must be placed under the seat in front.

An enhanced allowance is available to Gold Circle, Business Class and Flex Fare customers who may take an additional small piece, such as a slimline laptop bag onboard.

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1 major advantage of flying Aer Lingus gone. Allows for handbag or satchel (is this a man-bag of some sort?) but no purchases or laptop bag...

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thedavman009 · 10-08-2012, 11:07

I can recall when returning from Spain earlier this Summer a number of signs in Murcia Airport advising that under EU Flying Regulations all passengers were entitled to carry a cabin bag in addition to a plastic bag.

At the Ryanair Boarding Desk my cabin bag was weighed and as it was over 10kgs I was instructed to make it weigh less or it would not fly. Much to the Ryanair staff's disgust I simply took a few items out of my cabin bag and put them into the plastic bag I was carrying. The staff re-weighed the bag and at a smidge under 10kgs the problem was solved.

It seems ridiculous as I was still bringing the same weight onbaord with me but thats life!

I cannot find any information about plastic bags and cabin bags for Ireland however Ryanair have never requested me to put a plastic bag in my cabin bag while my girlfriend is continually requested to put her hand bag in her cabin bag.

AngryLips · 10-08-2012, 11:15

Well they still allow you one item under the seat in front so not much of a change worth speaking of really...

ballooba · 10-08-2012, 14:43

Have you any source for this? Or are we to take your word for it?

EDIT: I just called Aer Lingus and they have no knowledge of this.

**kerry4sam** · 10-08-2012, 15:18

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Originally Posted by glasso

Commencing Monday 13th August, NEW cabin baggage allowances come into effect across all Aer Lingus short-haul and transatlantic routes.

The new allowance is a standard single piece of cabin baggage with the permissible cabin baggage size being increased. All items, including airport shopping purchases, must fit inside. In addition, a small ladies handbag or gents satchel, within a specific size, may also be carried but must be placed under the seat in front.

An enhanced allowance is available to Gold Circle, Business Class and Flex Fare customers who may take an additional small piece, such as a slimline laptop bag onboard.

==========

1 major advantage of flying Aer Lingus gone. Allows for handbag or satchel (is this a man-bag of some sort?) but no purchases or laptop bag...

glasso: I am locking this thread for now until you pm me with a valid source to verify your post here.

Thanks,
kerry4sam

**kerry4sam** · 11-08-2012, 11:34

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Originally Posted by kerry4sam

glasso: I am locking this thread for now until you pm me with a valid source to verify your post here.

Thanks,
kerry4sam

I've re-opened this thread and added the linkie provided as a valid source from glasso to the opening post.

Thanks,
kerry4sam

Our man in Havana · 11-08-2012, 23:24

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transatlantic routes.

I wish them the best of luck enforcing that.

ballooba · 11-08-2012, 23:28

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Originally Posted by Our man in Havana

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transatlantic routes.

I wish them the best of luck enforcing that.

I wish them the best of luck enforcing any of it. There has been no notice, their own staff are unaware of the change. Ryanair would do better. I'm still dubious about the whole thing given how obscure the notice is.

jhegarty · 12-08-2012, 00:06

I can really see them trying to stop business class passengers on transatlantic for having a full size laptop case.

ProudDUB · 12-08-2012, 00:14

The new policy is up on the Aer Lingus website in the Travel Services section where you check in on line, check bags, check routes and time tables etc etc. It is in bold print too, so its hard to miss. If they get flak from people traveling, they can't say that they have kept intentionally kept people in the dark about it. That being said, the new policy needs to be in a more visible spot on the website imo, such as a banner headline or something. It's also not much use to someone who books their flights thru a travel agent or a third party website.

Our man in Havana · 12-08-2012, 00:16

The Americans won't like this seeing as many of them bring excessive hand luggage on transatlantic flights.

bazingaboom · 12-08-2012, 00:35

I cant find it on their site at all and under travel information cabin baggage is still the same as it always was.

Im flying with them in a month and have got no notification of this change form them, they hardly expect me to keep checking their website?

Pythia · 12-08-2012, 09:26

Surely they can't change the conditions after you have booked? I hope this is just for new bookings. I have two flights with the in the next 3 weeks.

At least they are letting you have the handbag separate, I really hate stuffing my bag into the mini suitcase on Ryanair flights.

ProudDUB · 12-08-2012, 12:35

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Originally Posted by bazingaboom

I cant find it on their site at all and under travel information cabin baggage is still the same as it always was.

Im flying with them in a month and have got no notification of this change form them, they hardly expect me to keep checking their website?

Go to the Aer Lingus home page. On the left side of it (just below the big green box where you search for flights ) there is a section that says Travel Services. The very first tab says New Carry on Bag Policy. It is highlighted in darker green text than the rest of the tabs, so it stands out a bit. Click on the link, and it will take you to this page that has all the new baggage info.

http://www.aerlingus.com/travelinfor...ion/#d.en.1215

bazingaboom · 12-08-2012, 12:59

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Originally Posted by ProudDUB

Go to the Aer Lingus home page. On the left side of it (just below the big green box where you search for flights ) there is a section that says Travel Services. The very first tab says New Carry on Bag Policy. It is highlighted in darker green text than the rest of the tabs, so it stands out a bit. Click on the link, and it will take you to this page that has all the new baggage info.

http://www.aerlingus.com/travelinfor...ion/#d.en.1215

Thats the bit I was reading but I dont see any change?

It says Additional small items (camera, personal stereo, overcoat, handbag or laptop) are allowed.
So is the change that your duty free must fit in your bag?

10-08-2012, 10:03	#1
glasso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,530 Adverts \| Friends	Aer Lingus - carryon like Ryanair now Commencing Monday 13th August, NEW cabin baggage allowances come into effect across all Aer Lingus short-haul and transatlantic routes. The new allowance is a standard single piece of cabin baggage with the permissible cabin baggage size being increased. All items, including airport shopping purchases, must fit inside. In addition, a small ladies handbag or gents satchel, within a specific size, may also be carried but must be placed under the seat in front. An enhanced allowance is available to Gold Circle, Business Class and Flex Fare customers who may take an additional small piece, such as a slimline laptop bag onboard. ========== 1 major advantage of flying Aer Lingus gone. Allows for handbag or satchel (is this a man-bag of some sort?) but no purchases or laptop bag... LINKIE Last edited by kerry4sam; 11-08-2012 at 11:32. Reason: adding linkie and re-opening thread.

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ballooba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,706 Adverts \| Friends	Have you any source for this? Or are we to take your word for it? EDIT: I just called Aer Lingus and they have no knowledge of this. Last edited by ballooba; 10-08-2012 at 15:15.

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10-08-2012, 11:07	#2
thedavman009 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 62 Adverts \| Friends	I can recall when returning from Spain earlier this Summer a number of signs in Murcia Airport advising that under EU Flying Regulations all passengers were entitled to carry a cabin bag in addition to a plastic bag. At the Ryanair Boarding Desk my cabin bag was weighed and as it was over 10kgs I was instructed to make it weigh less or it would not fly. Much to the Ryanair staff's disgust I simply took a few items out of my cabin bag and put them into the plastic bag I was carrying. The staff re-weighed the bag and at a smidge under 10kgs the problem was solved. It seems ridiculous as I was still bringing the same weight onbaord with me but thats life! I cannot find any information about plastic bags and cabin bags for Ireland however Ryanair have never requested me to put a plastic bag in my cabin bag while my girlfriend is continually requested to put her hand bag in her cabin bag.

10-08-2012, 11:15	#3
AngryLips Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 805 Adverts \| Friends	Well they still allow you one item under the seat in front so not much of a change worth speaking of really...

12-08-2012, 00:06	#9
jhegarty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,188 Adverts \| Friends	I can really see them trying to stop business class passengers on transatlantic for having a full size laptop case.

12-08-2012, 00:14	#10
ProudDUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dublin & LA. Posts: 1,774 Adverts \| Friends	The new policy is up on the Aer Lingus website in the Travel Services section where you check in on line, check bags, check routes and time tables etc etc. It is in bold print too, so its hard to miss. If they get flak from people traveling, they can't say that they have kept intentionally kept people in the dark about it. That being said, the new policy needs to be in a more visible spot on the website imo, such as a banner headline or something. It's also not much use to someone who books their flights thru a travel agent or a third party website.

12-08-2012, 00:16	#11
Our man in Havana Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 28,891 Adverts \| Friends	The Americans won't like this seeing as many of them bring excessive hand luggage on transatlantic flights.

12-08-2012, 00:35	#12
bazingaboom Closed Account Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 60 Adverts \| Friends	I cant find it on their site at all and under travel information cabin baggage is still the same as it always was. Im flying with them in a month and have got no notification of this change form them, they hardly expect me to keep checking their website?

12-08-2012, 09:26	#13
Pythia Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,940 Adverts \| Friends	Surely they can't change the conditions after you have booked? I hope this is just for new bookings. I have two flights with the in the next 3 weeks. At least they are letting you have the handbag separate, I really hate stuffing my bag into the mini suitcase on Ryanair flights.