{"id":305701,"date":"2026-02-19T07:36:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T07:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/305701\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T07:36:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T07:36:13","slug":"aer-lingus-announces-major-change-to-10kg-carry-on-baggage-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/305701\/","title":{"rendered":"Aer Lingus announces major change to 10kg carry-on baggage rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aer Lingus say the new policy &#8220;is all about giving customers greater choice, convenience, and flexibility&#8221; and they can now &#8220;enjoy significant savings&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>12:41, 18 Feb 2026Updated 13:45, 18 Feb 2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\" Aer Lingus extends 10kg carry-on baggage policy across all Aer Lingus Regional flights\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0_Aer-Lingus-baggage-policy-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\" Aer Lingus extends 10kg carry-on baggage policy across all Aer Lingus Regional flights\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\"> Aer Lingus extends 10kg carry-on baggage policy across all Aer Lingus Regional flights(Image: Naoise Culhane Photography)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Aer Lingus has announced it is extending its <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rsvplive.ie\/news\/irish-news\/ryanair-aer-lingus-hand-luggage-36550382\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">current 10kg carry-on baggage policy<\/a> across all Aer Lingus Regional flights from March.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Every fare type with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rsvplive.ie\/all-about\/aer-lingus\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Aer Lingus<\/a> includes a 10kg bag as standard, which can be checked in free of charge or carried on board by paying a fee, meaning customers can enjoy significant savings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In response to customer feedback, this policy will now be extended across the Aer Lingus Regional network from March 3rd. This includes <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rsvplive.ie\/news\/irish-news\/aer-lingus-issue-warning-irish-36679620\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">domestic flights within Ireland and the UK<\/a>, flights between Ireland and the UK, and European flights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This means customers who book a Plus or Advantage fare with Aer Lingus or Aer Lingus Regional enjoy a free 10kg carry-on bag, no matter the destination. Customers who book a Saver fare can pay to take a bag on board or simply check it into the hold for free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">AerClub members will also have their baggage benefits extended across the Aer Lingus Regional network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This means that AerClub members who hold Silver, Platinum and Concierge AerClub tier status will also enjoy their 10kg carry-on baggage benefit when flying with Aer Lingus Regional.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Aer Lingus\u2019 10kg carry-on baggage policy applies to bags that are 55cm in height, 40cm in width and 24 cm in depth, ensuring<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rsvplive.ie\/all-about\/consumer\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> customers<\/a> have ample space for their travel necessities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In addition, all Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional customers may also bring a small personal item &#8211; such as a handbag or laptop bag &#8211; on board free of charge, which must be stowed under the seat in front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer, said: \u201cOur 10kg carry\u2011on baggage policy is all about giving customers greater choice, convenience, and flexibility.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWe know our customers value the assurance that this policy brings. In response to customer feedback, we\u2019re now extending this policy across the Aer Lingus Regional network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWhether it\u2019s a quick business trip or a longer break, our policy ensures all customers have the option to travel with a 10kg bag at no extra cost.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Want to <a aria-label=\"see more of the stories you love from RSVPLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=rsvplive.ie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">see more of the stories you love from RSVP<\/a> ? 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