Aer Lingus check in

irishgirl19

Hi ,
I never flew with Aer lingus before and have a query re check in. I have already checked in online but do I need to print this boarding pass or can I print it at one of those kiosk things.Is it still ok to use the kiosk now that I have already checked in on a computer?
It never asked for my passport number so I hope I am doing it right.

Also I am flying to the UK, and do I need a boarding pass printed before I get to the airport coming back , or can I just print one in there from a kiosk aswell?

Thanks alot.. not great with airports

Davidth88

Hi

Aer Lingus is not Ryanair thank god

When you checked in you would have had the choice of collecting your boarding pass at the machines at the airport

Lets assume you didn't do that , don't worry , go to the check in desk / tkt desk at the airport explain that , show ID / give booking ID ( 5 alphanumeric code ) and they will print off your boarding pass without charge

Enjoy your flight !

irishgirl19

Davidth88 wrote: »

Hi

Aer Lingus is not Ryanair thank god

When you checked in you would have had the choice of collecting your boarding pass at the machines at the airport

Lets assume you didn't do that , don't worry , go to the check in desk / tkt desk at the airport explain that , show ID / give booking ID ( 5 alphanumeric code ) and they will print off your boarding pass without charge

Enjoy your flight !

That's brilliant thanks! And can I do that when I'm coming back from Heathrow too?

coylemj

Davidth88 wrote: »

When you checked in you would have had the choice of collecting your boarding pass at the machines at the airport

Lets assume you didn't do that , don't worry , go to the check in desk / tkt desk at the airport explain that , show ID / give booking ID ( 5 alphanumeric code ) and they will print off your boarding pass without charge

There's nothing to explain, the OP asked if she can print the boarding card at one of the green kiosks in Dublin airport and the answer is 'yes'. All you have to do is swipe your crdit card or passport in the machine (to identify yourself) and you're in business. You can enter the booking code but that's a hassle as you'll have to note it down beforehand and then type it into the machine.

Checking in online does not preclude you from printing the boarding card from the kiosk when you get to the airport, I do it all the time to reserve my seat in advance but save on expensive printer ink and it's one less thing to forget on the day I'm travelling.

You can also print your boarding card at one of the kiosks in Heathrow, no need to go to any desk in either airport. In Heathrow just look for the Aer Lingus check-in desks and walk towards them, before you get to the desks you'll see the self-service kiosks.

anne burnell

you can print off your return boarding pass 30 before you travel

anne burnell

it costs you nothing to print off your boarding pass up to 30 days before you travel....

steve-o

anne burnell wrote: »

it costs you nothing to print off your boarding pass up to 30 days before you travel....

Are you offering to pay? That's very kind of you.

irishgirl19

Hi guys I'm back and all. I couldn't believe how much hassle free and simple it was. Great service!
Travelling with ryanair had just made me very skeptical of arriving at an airport with no boarding pass

kupus

Its been a while since I used Aer Lingus as well....

I want to check in online but do I have to buy a seat first? It looks like it cos I dont see any other option to progress to check in.

Just to add Ive no luggage only cabin and coming from continent to dublin.
They havent asked for passport details either when I made booking.
Can I just check in when I get to airport.

From reading another thread it looks like they try to stiff you for 5 euro more for the privilege of reserving a seat

coylemj

kupus wrote: »

I want to check in online but do I have to buy a seat first? It looks like it cos I dont see any other option to progress to check in.

Aer Lingus send you an e-mail a few days before the flight encouraging you to check-in and select a seat. What they deliberately fail to tell you is that if you wait until 30 hours before the flight, seat selection is free.

kupus wrote: »

Just to add Ive no luggage only cabin and coming from continent to dublin.
They havent asked for passport details either when I made booking.
Can I just check in when I get to airport.

Beginning 30 hours before the flight, do an online check-in, select a seat and see if it will give you the option to download a boarding pass. Worst case is that you'll be able to select a seat but it will tell you that you have to go to a check-in desk in the airport.

kupus

Thanks for that, one more thing I only have cabin luggage and size and weight wise its fine, But can I bring an additional slim line laptop bag and place it under the seat. If yes then I can bring a few extra cartons

Edit; it looks like I wont be able I have a 10x15.5 inch laptop

Max weight 10kg (22lb)
Max size 55cm H (21.5") x 40cm W (15.5") x 24cm D (9.5")
Max weight 7kg (15lb)
max size of 48cm H (18.5") x 33cm W (13") x 20cm D (8")

Plus one small personal item:
Small handbag, laptop, duty free or baby changing bag which must be place under the seat in front.
Max size 25cm H (10”) x 33cm W (13”) x20cm D(8”)

I know rules are rules but are these strictly enforced? My laptop bag is 12Hx16Wx2D Can they overlook that Im not abusing the deep part allowance of 8inches.

coylemj

kupus wrote: »

Thanks for that, one more thing I only have cabin luggage and size and weight wise its fine, But can I bring an additional slim line laptop bag and place it under the seat. If yes then I can bring a few extra cartons

Usual disclaimers apply (i.e. use this info at your own risk) but Aer Lingus are pretty flexible when it comes to passengers who show up with an additional bag. A huge number of early morning business people flying to the UK for one or two nights show up with an overnight bag to put in the overhead bin and a laptop bag. What I typically do is put the laptop bag over my shoulder and then wheel my overnight bag behind me, that way the person at the gate is able to conveniently ignore the fact that I have two bags.

Once the laptop bag will fit under the seat in front of you, there's usually no problem BUT if the flight is full and there's lots of people carrying bags, the staff at the gate just might confiscate your wheelie bag and put in the hold but that usually only happens to the people with really big bags that are just at the limits for carry-on. Remember that you can't have anything on the floor if you're at an emergency exit so avoid such a row when selecting your seat.

You said that you're flying from the continent so you may encounter staff from a ground handling company who just might enforce the letter of the law, if they're Aer Lingus staff then you'll probably be ok.

kupus

Thanks coylemj, Ill know for sure tomorrow!!!!

coylemj

For the benefit of people who find this thread in a search, perhaps you'd let us know how you got on and say which airport you're flying out of.

Miaireland

kupus wrote: »

I know rules are rules but are these strictly enforced? My laptop bag is 12Hx16Wx2D Can they overlook that Im not abusing the deep part allowance of 8inches.

You are normally fine going out of Ireland but I have found that on the return journey to Ireland you can run into trouble. London are normally fine but Edinburgh are a nightmare. Holland can be hit or miss although normally it is the check in staff who tell you there will be a problem but when you get to the gate it is hassle free.

This is only based on my experience, it may be different for others.