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Travelling with Children

Child/Infant Booking Information

 

Infants (between 0-5 months old)

Must sit on the 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.

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Infants (between 6-24 months old)

Can sit on the 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.

Alternatively, to purchase a seat, proceed by booking your infant as a child at the applicable fare and bring your approved car seat on board the aircraft.

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Children (between 2-11 years old)

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.

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Children (between 12-15 years old)

Aer Lingus will continue to accept passengers aged 12-15 years inclusive but will not provide special assistance for these passengers.

A Form of Indemnity must be completed by a parent/guardian with respect to such passengers at each airport of departure.

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Unaccompanied Minors (children under 12 years old)

Aer Lingus does not accept reservations for unaccompanied children under 12 years of age for travel on Aer Lingus scheduled services. They must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 years or older.

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Infants (between 0-5 months)

(Not applicable to Aer Lingus Regional)

• If the infant is under 6 months the child must sit on the adults' knee 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.
• Aer Lingus do not have a restriction on a minimum age that the infant should be, however they do recommend that you clear with your doctor that it is okay to travel up to the age of 2 weeks.
• One adult cannot be responsible for more than two infants. Where one adult is travelling with two infants at least one of the infants must be over 6 months old and accommodated in a car type safety seat.
• If both infants are under 6 months they must be accompanied by an additional responsible person.
• Infants born prematurely require medical clearance to fly up to the age of 6 months, in addition to the number of days that they were born prematurely.
• Should passengers make a booking on Aer Lingus services for their unborn infant using the infant's surname and 'Baby' (to be advised) as the 'First name' there will be no charge to subsequently change the name to the correct infant's name after the birth. However, if the itinerary includes travel on one of our codeshare or interline partners we will be unable to perform a name change. Passengers may also contact us to add an infant to an existing booking which was made before the birth.
• Customers who wish to add an infant to an existing booking should contact your local Aer Lingus office and we will arrange to take payment and issue a ticket for your baby.

Infants (between 6-24 months)

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.

Aer Lingus Flights (Not applicable to Aer Lingus Regional)

• Infants between 6 months and two years old can sit on the adults' knee 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.
• Car type safety seats may be used by children aged between 6 months and less than 36 months - in order to accommodate a child aged 36 months or older in a car seat; the child must be within the size and weight limits for that seat and special IAA approval is required, please contact specialassistance@aerlingus.com as soon as possible in advance of the flight.
• Passengers may purchase a seat for the infant at the appropriate fare where the infant can sit in an approved, forward facing car seat provided by the passenger. The car seat must be restrained on the aircraft seat by the normal aircraft lap strap. Aer Lingus do not permit rearward facing car seats. The seat must be a purpose-designed children's car seat with a 5-point harness and must be of a type approved for use in motor vehicles and aircraft and bearing labels to this effect:
  US – “Certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft”.
  Europe –  European Standard Mark
• In order to ensure the car seat will fit into the aircraft seat please ensure the seat width does not exceed 17 inches (430mm).

Aer Lingus Regional (Flight Nos 3000-4000 operated by Aer Arann)

• Infants under the age of 2 years may travel provided that they sit on an adult’s lap (one infant per adult) and a fee is charged per sector.
• No baby / car seats are allowed in the cabin of the aircraft.
• A maximum of 8 infants only to be carried on board the aircraft for each flight.
• An AMSAFE CARES Harness that is supplied by the passenger may be used for securing children and children with disabilities, please contact specialassistance@aerlingus.com if use of a harness is required.

Children (between 2-11 years)

• 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.

Children (between 12-15 years)

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, 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.

Unaccompanied Minors

• Aer Lingus does not accept reservations for unaccompanied children under 12 years of age for travel on Aer Lingus scheduled services.
• Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 years or older.

Child Meals on Transatlantic Services

• 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.

Child/Infant Baggage Allowance

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.

Cabin and check-in baggage allowance for children aged 2-12 is the same as for adults. More information on Baggage Information.