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Checked Baggage Fees - Shorthaul

Shorthaul Baggage fees (Ireland/UK/Europe)

Important: Total checked baggage weight allowed per passenger is 20kgs (44lbs), regardless of the number of bag fees purchased. Additional excess fees will be charged for every kg over 20Kgs (44lbs).

• Pay online up to two hours before departure at a discount or pay the full fee at the airport. See the table below for details.
• Low Fare - Baggage fees apply for each checked bag as below.
• Plus Fare - Baggage fees apply for 2nd and subsequent checked bag as below.
• Flex Fare - Baggage fees apply for 3rd and subsequent checked bag as below.

Bag fees (per bag, per one-way flight)		Online (01 Oct - 31 May)		Online (01 Jun - 30 Sep)		Airport (01 Oct - 31 May)		Airport (01 Jun - 30 Sep)
Applicable on flights between		€	£	€	£	€	£	€	£
Cork/Dublin/Knock/Shannon	UK/Europe	15	12	20	18	30	24	35	29
Cork/Dublin	Athens, Bourgas, Bucharest, Catania, Corfu, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Izmir, Lanzarote, Tenerife	20	18	25	20	40	36	45	38
Belfast/London Gatwick	UK/Europe	15	12	20	18	30	24	35	29

 

Additional Excess Fees - Short-haul flights (per kilo in excess, per one-way flight)		Online		Airport
No single bag can weigh more than 32kgs		€	£	€	£
Checked baggage over 20kgs		9	6	15	12

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can book bags in advance by clicking here: Book Bag in Advance. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

Note: For low fares purchased through channels other than aerlingus.com, fees will apply only for 2nd and subsequent checked bags and excess weight as above. If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance. Excess weight cannot be purchased in advance through channels other than aerlingus.com.

Checked Baggage Fees - Longhaul

 

Longhaul Baggage fees (to/from USA)

• Economy Class - Low Fare - 2nd and subsequent bag weighing up to 23kgs (50lbs) will be charged.
• Economy Class - Flex Fare - 3rd and subsequent bag weighing up to 23kgs will be charged as below.
• Business Class - Business Fare / Business Flex Fare - 3 bags up to a total of 69kgs (150lbs) carried free of charge.

 

Applicable on single itineraries between		Per bag per flight
Europe	USA	€	£	$
Low-fare:2nd and subsequent bags weighing up to 23kgs (50lbs)		50	45	60
Flex-fare: 3rd and subsequent bags weighing up to 23kgs (50lbs)		50	45	60
Excess for all bags over 23kgs to a maximum of 32kgs per bag (50lbs-70lbs)		50	45	60

 

Connecting Itineraries

For Aer Lingus journeys between North America and the UK or Continental Europe, the long-haul checked baggage allowance will apply for all flights within a single itinerary or reservation, unless there is a stopover of more than 14 days in Ireland, then each flight within the itinerary will have the relevant shorthaul or longhaul baggage policy applied to that part of the journey. Relevant shorthaul or longhaul policies shall apply to itineraries booked as separate reservations.

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can book bags in advance by clicking here: Book Bag in Advance. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

Note: If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to book your bags in advance.

Cancellation Due to Bereavement

Immediate family members will be entitled to the following when cancelling travel:

• Passengers will be given a full refund (minus the Admin Fee) before travel on presentation of a copy of the Death Certificate.
• After travel the passenger can change their return flight on presentation of Death Certificate, for no extra charge up to a maximum of 45 days. If the passenger cannot produce the death certificate normal fare rules will apply. The passenger can however mail the death certificate into our local reservations centre to have the additional amount paid considered for refund.

Immediate Family Members are defined as:

Spouse, Children, adopted Children, Parents, Grand Parents, Grand Children, Brothers, Sisters, Father in Law, Mother in Law, Brother or sister in law, Son and Daughter in law, Nieces and Nephews.

Please contact the Aer Lingus Helpdesk to cancel a booking. For contact details click here: Helpdesk Department.

Cancellations & Refunds

Cancellation policy is specific to the fare type booked.

Low fare / Plus fare

• No refund or credit for future travel, at any time. Date/itinerary/routing changes must be made at least 2 hours prior to flight scheduled departure time.
• Government tax refund requests must be made by contacting Aer Lingus within one month of the booked travel date or requesting at the time of cancellation. A Refund Administration Fee of €20 per person, per one-way flight will apply. Refund Administration Fee does not apply to flights originating in the USA/Canada.
• Admin Fees (Booking and Credit/Debit Card)/Seat Fees/Baggage Fees are not refundable.

Flex fare

• A full refund applies when cancelled prior to the flight scheduled departure time.
• Government tax refund requests must be made by contacting Aer Lingus within one month of the booked travel date or requesting at the time of cancellation. A Refund Administration Fee of €20 per person, per one-way flight will apply. Refund Administration Fee does not apply to flights originating in the USA/Canada.
• Admin Fees (Booking and Credit/Debit Card)/ Baggage Fees are not refundable.

Business

• A full refund applies less 15% of flight fare and administration fee (applicable per person, per one-way flight).
• Government tax refund requests must be made by contacting Aer Lingus within one month of the booked travel date or requesting at the time of cancellation.
• Admin Fees (Booking and Credit/Debit Card)/Seat Fees/Baggage Fees are not refundable.

Business Flex

• Full refund applies.
• Government tax refund requests must be made by contacting Aer Lingus within one month of the booked travel date or requesting at the time of cancellation.
• Admin Fees (Booking and Credit/Debit Card)/Seat Fees/Baggage Fees are not refundable.

Please contact the Aer Lingus Helpdesk to cancel a booking and claim for a refund. For contact details click here: Helpdesk Department.

Check-in Online

Check-in online from the comfort of your home or office and save yourself time at the airport.

If you are between 30 hours and 2 hours before your scheduled departure time you can use the standard Web Check-in.

Alternatively if you booked online at www.aerlingus.com and are between 30 days and 30 hours before your scheduled departure time try our new Advance Check-in facility.

 

Web Check-in

*Web check-in timing guidelines:

• Web check-in for travel from Dublin, Shannon, Cork, Belfast, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Bristol, Kerry, Isle of Man and Waterford is available from 30 hours in advance up to 2 hours before your scheduled departure time.
• Web check-in for travel to and from New York (JFK), Boston, Chicago and Orlando is available from 24 hours in advance up to 2 hours before your scheduled departure time.
• Web check-in for travel from all other airports is available from 30 hours in advance up to 4hours and 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

 

Web check-in is currently available on the following routes:

• All flights to and from Ireland and the United Kingdom.
• All flights from Ireland to Continental Europe.
• All flights to and from Ireland and the USA. Flights operated by our codeshare or interline partners are not eligible for online check-in.
• All flights from Alicante, Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Bilbao, Bologna, Bordeaux, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Catania/Sicily, Copenhagen, Dubrovnik, Düsseldorf, Faro Algarve, Frankfurt, Fuerteventura, Geneva, Gran Canaria, Hamburg, Helsinki, Ibiza, Izmir*, Krakow, Lanzarote, Lisbon, Lyon, Madrid, Malaga, Marseille, Milan/Linate, Munich, Nice, Palma Majorca, Paris, Perpignan, Prague, Rome, Salzburg, Stuttgart, Tenerife, Toulouse, Venice, Vienna, Vilnius, Warsaw and Zurich.

 

Please note:

• Passengers travelling from the USA with Web boarding passes must present themselves at the dedicated Web check-in counter at the airport at least 45 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time.
• All other passengers who check in online are advised to allow sufficient time to check baggage and proceed through security checkpoints. The time necessary for security and document checks may vary by airport, day, and time. Aer Lingus advise all passengers to be at the boarding gate at the latest 30 minutes prior to departure. Passengers arriving late to the boarding gate will not be accepted for travel.
• After you Check-in online you can proceed directly to the Bag Tag and Drop desk where your checked luggage can be processed. Please note that Bag Tag and Drop off desks are not available at all airports.
• Seats are automatically assigned for all passengers. To change your seats, click the 'Change Seats' button on the 'Seating' page.
• Please click to view the Transport Security Administration Secure Flight Privacy Notice for Transatlantic passengers.
• *Passengers using web check-in from Izmir must go to the check-in desk at the airport to get a standard boarding pass issued in exchange for their printed version as per local authority requirements.

 

 

New Advance Web Check-in

You can use Advance Check-in if you booked via www.aerlingus.com and are between 30 days and 30 hours before your scheduled departure time. If your flight is scheduled to depart within the next 30 hours, please use the standard Web Check-in facility mentioned above.

30 Day Advance Web Check-in is currently available on the following routes:

• All flights to and from Ireland and the United Kingdom.
• All flights to and from Ireland and Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey.
• All flights to and from Ireland and Lyon, Nice, Paris, Toulouse, Perpignan, Marseille, Bordeaux.
• All flights from Ireland to Amsterdam, Rennes, Agadir.

Please note:

• You must assign seats before you can use advance check-in.
• It is not possible to Advance check-in for Group bookings. Online web check-in can be used where available. Please use the standard Web Check-in facility provided above.
• If you booked flights via the Aer Lingus call centre or a travel agency, online check-in will become available 30 hours prior to your departure time. Please use the standard Web Check-in facility provided above.

 

Check-in Online Features

1. Web Check-in requires you to print your boarding pass. To do so you must have Adobe Acrobat reader, which you can download by clicking here: Adobe Acrobat.
2. For details on Cabin Baggage allowances please our Cabin/Carry-On Baggage Allowance section.
3. Baggage acceptance at airports in Europe is only available from 2 hours 30 minutes prior to departure.
4. After you Check-in online you can proceed directly to the Bag Tag and Drop desk where your checked luggage can be processed. Please note that Bag Tag and Drop off desks are not available at all airports.
5. With Web Check-in seats are automatically assigned for all passengers. To change your seats, click the "Change Seats" button on the "Seating" page. If using Advance Check-in you must assign your seats before proceeding to use Advance  Check-in.
6. Passengers travelling from the USA with Web boarding passes must present themselves at the dedicated Web check-in counter at the airport at least 45 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time.

 

Check-in for Ticketless Travel

Ticketless flight check-in in 3 simple steps:

1. Go to Aer Lingus Self Service Check-in or your assigned check-in desk.
2. Provide your booking reference (PNR) and photo ID (passport, driving licence).
3. You will be checked-in and given your boarding card.

If your journey includes onward flights you can avail of ticketless check-in to your final destination when you hold a through ticket, where an agreement exists between Aer Lingus and the other airline.

FastPass Self Service Check-in

Save time at the airport by checking-in at one of our FastPass kiosks. The FastPass service has been designed to speed up the check-in process, meaning you save valuable time at the airport. Using touch screen technology FastPass is efficient and very easy to use.

To see a demonstration of FastPass click here: FastPass Demo.

With FastPass you can:

• Choose the best seat available using the touch screen and seat map. If you are travelling accompanied you can assign seats together.
• Print your own boarding pass.
• Check-in for your return flight if you have hand baggage only and are returning within 24 hours.

Can all passengers use this service?

It is very straight forward, if you have hand baggage 10kgs or less use FastPass to check yourself in and proceed directly to the departure gate. If you have check-in luggage simply drop it off at the FastPass desk, which is located beside the kiosks.

Where are the FastPass kiosks located?

You can avail of the FastPass kiosks at DUB/ORK/SNN/BFS/LHR and JFK airports. The kiosks are located in the airport terminal, in front of the Aer Lingus check-in desks in the main departures area.

How do I use FastPass?

To identify your booking in the system you will need your booking reference number (PNR). If you do not have your reference number the system will be able to recognise your name and retrieve your booking by:

• Scanning your credit card (major credit cards only, no charge applies).
• Scanning your passport.
• Entering your flight details.

Our ground staff are on hand to assist with any queries you may have.

Languages Options

French, German, Italian Polish and Spanish.

Hand Baggage Only Check-in

Passengers travelling with hand baggage only can check-in:

• Online.
• At FastPass - Aer Lingus Self Service Check-in (where available).
• Designated Check-in Desks.

Onward Check-in

Onward check-in (on same day of travel) is available on some Aer Lingus flights and with the following airlines:

AA	American Airlines	EK	Emirates
AF	Air France	IB	Iberia
AY	Finnair	KLM	Royal Dutch Airlines
BA	British Airways	QF	Qantas
CX	Cathay Pacific	SQ	Singapore Airlines
UA	United Airlines

Business Class and Gold Circle Check-in

Same check-in times and requirements apply.

Where the Business Class product is offered for travel, each airport will have a designated Business Class check-in area. Some airports have designated Gold Circle check-in desks.

Recommended Check-in Times

Aer Lingus recommend the following check-in times to allow for security, passport and document checks:

Flights	Check-in Closes	Recommended
Long-haul routes (Depart or arrive outside Europe)	75 mins before departure*	3.5 hours before departure
Short-haul routes (Depart and arrive within Europe)	45 mins before departure*	2.5 hours before departure
From Belfast City Airport	30 mins before departure*	2.5 hours before departure

 

*Note:

• Check-in for all short-haul flights closes 45 minutes prior to departure with the exception of Belfast City Airport which closes 30 minutes prior to departure.
• Check-in for Economy Class on all long-haul flights closes 75 minutes prior to departure.
• Check-in for Business Class on all long-haul flights closes 60 minutes prior to departure.
• Check-in facilities in Shannon airport do not open before 05:00am.
• Passengers who do not comply with Check-in Deadlines will not be accepted for travel. They may change their booking up until the flight they were booked on has departed, thereafter it will be treated as a 'no-show' and the booking will be forfeited.
• For passengers who are travelling on an itinerary that includes flights operated by one of our partner airlines, please check in as recommended by the operating airline.

Same Day Return Check-in

Passengers to most UK destinations, with hand baggage only, can be checked in for both outbound and return flights.

Duplicated Booking

If both passenger's names and itinerary booked are identical, we will refund the last booking made. Please note admin fees are not refunded. Please contact the Aer Lingus Reservations Department. For contact details click here: Reservations Department.

Itinerary Change

Only bookings made through the Aer Lingus website can be changed online (except Gold Circle redemption bookings and bookings to/from the USA which include American Airlines or JetBlue connections).

Bookings made through other channels e.g. through our call centre or a travel agent, must be changed by contacting the original sales agent.

Low Fare / Plus Fare - Shorthaul flights (Ireland/UK/Europe)

• Changes are allowed on aerlingus.com for €40/£35/$60 per person per sector, plus any difference in cost between the original price paid and the price available at the time the change is being made. However, there will be no refund/travel credit of the difference in fare should the new fare be of lower value to that of the original fare, or if a fare of lower value becomes available subsequent to purchase.
• Changes, subject to availability, can be made up to 2 hours prior to the flight scheduled departure time. Unflown tickets which were not changed are subject to the cancellation policy specific to the fare type booked.
• Changes permitted from same country of origin only.
• All travel must be completed by one year from original date of purchase.

Low Fare - Longhaul flights (to/from USA)

• Change fees of €100/£85/$150 per person per flight apply, plus any difference in cost between the original price paid and price available at the time the change is being made. However, there will be no refund/travel credit of the difference in fare should the new fare be of lower value to that of the original fare, or if a fare of lower value becomes available subsequent to purchase.
• Changes, subject to availability, can be made up to 2 hours prior to the flight scheduled departure time. Unflown tickets which were not changed are subject to the cancellation policy specific to the fare type booked.
• Changes permitted from same country of origin only.
• All travel must be completed by one year from original date of purchase.

Flex Fare - All flights

• No Itinerary change fee will apply.
• Changes, subject to availability, can be made up to 2 hours prior to the flight scheduled departure time. Unflown tickets which were not changed are subject to the cancellation policy specific to the fare type booked.
• Changes are permitted from the same country of origin only.
• The Missed Departure Fee is waived for changes at the check-in desk (on the day of departure only).
• All travel must be completed by one year from original date of purchase.

Business

• Date, time and route changes allowed subject to availability plus any difference in cost between the original price paid and price available at the time the change is being made. However, there will be no refund/travel credit of the difference in fare should the new fare be of lower value to that of the original fare, or if a fare of lower value becomes available subsequent to purchase.
• Changes, subject to availability, can be made up to 2 hours prior to the flight scheduled departure time. Unflown tickets which were not changed are subject to the cancellation policy specific to the fare type booked.
• Changes are permitted from the same country of origin only.
• All travel must be completed by one year from original date of purchase.

Business Flex

• Date, time and route changes are allowed subject to availability.
• Changes, subject to availability, can be made up to 2 hours prior to the flight scheduled departure time. Unflown tickets which were not changed are subject to the cancellation policy specific to the fare type booked.
• Routing changes are permitted from the same country of origin only.
• All travel must be completed by one year from original date of purchase.

Aer Lingus flights between the UK/Continental Europe and the USA which include a connecting flight in Ireland, will be subject to a combination of the change fees above where applicable, as these journeys contain both a short-haul and a long-haul flight.

Missed Departure Change (flights between Ireland and the UK/Europe only)

If a passenger arrives at the check-in desk after check-in has closed but before their flight has departed, they may change their flight at the airport to the next available Aer Lingus flight to the same destination, or an other destination in the same country as the original booked flight for a fee of €75 or equivalent. If a passenger holds a Flex Fare Ticket, Missed Departure Fee will be waived (on the day of departure only).

Timeframe

Changes can be made up to two hours prior to departure.

If a passenger does not advise us that they wish to change their flight before the flight is scheduled to depart they forfeit the ticket, as no show policy applies, and they will have to make a new booking.

Procedure to Change Booking

If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can change the travel dates, times or your destination by clicking here: Manage Booking. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address of your booking.

Note: If you did not book online you will need to contact our Reservations Department in order to change your booking.

Payment

Payment is required at the time of making the change, if the passenger has a paper ticket, payment is required at the ticket desk as the ticket will need to be updated.

Name Change

Low Fare / Plus Fare

• Name changes are permitted for €100/£80/$157 per person, and may be changed up to 2 hours prior to commencement of the journey.
• Names must be changed for all flights in the itinerary.
• Name changes are not permitted for bookings with airlines other than Aer Lingus in the itinerary. This includes bookings containing United or JetBlue flights.

Flex Fare

• Name changes permitted for €100/£80/$157 per person, and may be changed up to 2 hour prior to commencement of the journey.
• Names must be changed for all flights in the itinerary.
• Name changes are not permitted for bookings with airlines other than Aer Lingus in the itinerary. This includes bookings containing United or JetBlue flights.

Business / Business Flex

• Name changes are permitted for €100/£80/$157 per person, and may be changed up to 2 hours prior to commencement of the journey.
• Name must be changed for all flights in the itinerary.
• Name changes are not permitted for bookings with airlines other than Aer Lingus in the itinerary. This includes bookings containing United or JetBlue flights.

Timeframe

Changes can be made up to two hours prior to departure.

Procedure for Name Changes

For name changes please contact the Aer Lingus Reservations Department. For contact details click here: Reservations Department.

Payment

Payment is required at the time of making the change. If the passenger has a paper ticket, payment is required at the ticket desk as the ticket will need to be updated.

Selecting Seats

Select Seats Online

• Select Seats Online - Online Bookings

  • In the booking process, once you have selected your flights, you can view the seat map on the "Price" page on the web site. You'll have the opportunity to select your desired seat after your purchase.
  • Alternatively, if you chose to select your seats at a later stage you can do so in the Manage Booking section of aerlingus.com. To visit this section click here: Manage Booking. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

• Select Seats Online - Telephone/Travel Agent/Other Airline Booking

  • You can select your seat on aerlingus.com in the Manage Booking section. To visit this section click here: Manage Booking. Once in this section select the "Bookings made with a travel agent or other airline" link. You will need to know your Booking Reference, Departing Airport, Arriving Airport, Departure Date and Flight Number.
• In accordance with international safety regulations and Aer Lingus operating procedures, PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILTY and CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 cannot be seated at an exit row or in the first row of any aircraft.
• Passengers with medical needs (oxygen, wheelchair etc), please contact your local Aer Lingus office for assistance with your seat assignment. For contact details click here: Special Assistance.
• Seating Fees are non refundable.
• Advance Seat Selection on flights operated by United Airlines or JetBlue Airways is not currently available through Aer Lingus. Please contact those carriers directly for advance seating arrangements.

Shorthaul Flights

• Low Fare

  If you wish to choose your seats for your journey in advance, you can request your seats up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time with a fee. Please go onto our web site at aerlingus.com and under Manage Booking section. To visit this section click here: Manage Booking. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as Departing Airport, Arriving Airport and the email address of your booking.

  Alternatively, you can contact our Reservations Department. For contact details click here: Reservations Department.

• Plus Fare

  Standard Economy seats can be booked with no additional cost. Exit row and Quick Seats can be booked at a reduced rate.

• Flex Fare

  Seats can be booked with no additional cost for any economy seats.

Longhaul Flights

You can choose your seat in advance as follows:

• Economy - Low Fare

  Routes with A330 -300 aircraft: You can choose your seat in advance with no fee associated except those seats outlined in the Fees and Fares section. For details click here: Fees and Fares. The seats outlined in this section can be requested up to 48 hours prior to scheduled departure for the associated fee.

  All other routes with A330 -200 aircraft: You can choose your seat in advance with no fee associated.

  If your booking was made on aerlingus.com you can book seats in advance by clicking here: Book Seats in Advance. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address used to make your booking.

• Economy - Flex Fare

  Seats can be booked with no additional cost for any economy seats.

You can request or purchase your seats up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.

USA Travel Notice

New Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA)

From 12 January 2009 all passengers travelling to the USA under the Visa waiver Programme (VWP) must:

1. New Requirement - Apply for authorisation to travel under the VWP using the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ESTA website no less than 72 hours prior to travel. To apply for authorisation click here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
2. Existing Requirement - Add (Advance Passenger Information) API to your booking up to 1 hour in advance of the first flight on your itinerary. To add this information click here: Add Advance Passenger Information.
3. Existing Requirement - Complete relevant I94/I94W Immigration and Customs forms at the airport on the day of departure.

More Details on ESTA...

Passengers seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to enhanced security requirements.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that beginning January 12, 2009, eligible citizens or nationals from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries must obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to travelling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme.

All eligible passengers who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization using the esta.cbp.dhs.gov ESTA website.

This system is designed for visa-free passengers to obtain travel authorisation prior to travelling. Through ESTA the intending passenger will find if they can indeed travel visa-free. ESTA will in due time replace the green I-94W Arrival/Departure record. Until this time, passengers must still complete these forms at the airport prior to departure and also add Advance Passenger Information to their booking.

How the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation Works

Log onto the ESTA Web site at esta.cbp.dhs.gov and complete an on-line application. Passengers are encouraged to apply early. The web-based system will prompt you to answer basic biographical and eligibility questions typically requested on a paper I-94W form.

Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, however, DHS recommends that applications be submitted no less than 72 hours prior to travel. In most cases you will receive a response within seconds:

• Authorisation Approved: Travel authorised.
• Travel Not Authorised: Passenger must obtain a non-immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate before travelling to the U.S.
• Authorisation Pending: Passenger will need to check the ESTA Web site for updates within 72 hours to receive a final response.

An approved travel authorisation via ESTA is:

• Required for all VWP Passengers prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the U.S. under the VWP beginning January 12, 2009;
• Valid, unless revoked, for up to two years or until the Passenger's passport expires, whichever comes first;
• Valid for multiple entries into the U.S. As future trips are planned, or if an applicant's destination addresses or itineraries change after their authorization has been approved, they may easily update that information through the ESTA Web site; and
• Not a guarantee of admissibility to the United States at a port of entry. ESTA approval only authorises a Passenger to board a carrier for travel to the U.S. under the VWP. (For additional information, please visit "For International Visitors" at CBP.gov/travel.

Countries currently enrolled in the Visa Waiver Program include:

API (Advance Passenger Information)

You must provide API: Passengers travelling to the United States are required to provide Advance Passenger Information. This information is compulsory and is required for the purposes of ensuring aviation safety and security.

To add Advance Passenger Information click here: Advance Passenger Information.

The Information required for each passenger is:

• First Name (as on passport)
• Family Name (as on passport)
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Passport Number
• Passport Country
• Expiry Date of Passport
• Country of Residence
• Alien Registration or Permanent Resident Card Number if applicable
• Address while in USA if you are not a US passport holder or a landed US resident

Passenger Data Notice

The United States Government has initiated legislation requiring all airlines to provide the US customs and immigration authorities with access to data held on an airline's reservation system. This relates to passengers travelling to or from the United States. Consequently, if your journey involves a flight to or from the United States, any information we hold about you and your travel arrangements may be disclosed to the US customs and immigration authorities.

All passengers travelling to the United States must also provide a U.S. address where they will be staying. Failure to do so may result in passengers being refused entry to the U.S. by Immigration.

Department of Homeland Security "U.S. Visit" Program

Since January 5th, 2004, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been implementing the "U.S. Visit Program".

This program applies to all visitors. It does not apply to U.S. citizens or Legal Residents. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers will use an inkless fingerprint scanner to automatically read the fingerprints of these visitors. The Customs and Border Protection Officer will also take a digital photograph. This biographic and fingerprint data will be used to verify the identity of the visitor. Visit dhs.gov/us-visit for additional information.

View Your Itinerary

You can check your itinerary on our web site at aerlingus.com under the Manage Booking section. To visit this section click here: Manage Booking.

Note: Only bookings made through aerlingus.com can be viewed through the Manage Booking section. You will need to know your Booking Reference as well as the Departure Airport, Arrival Airport and the email address of your booking. For bookings made through other channels, please contact us and a representative will assist.

Provide Advance Passenger Information for Travel to Spain

Spain is to follow the United States in demanding Advance Passenger Information on passengers travelling to Spain. This information is compulsory and is required for the purposes of ensuring aviation safety and security.

Below is a list of the information required:

• Full given names
• Surname
• Gender
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Passport number

To add Advance Passenger Information to your booking click here: Add Advance Passenger Information.