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Aer Lingus Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes
Aer Lingus Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes — Summary
Every Aer Lingus fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Economy Saver: Includes: Cabin bag and personal item.
- Economy Smart: Includes: Checked bag, seat selection and changes for a fee.
- Business Class: Includes: Lie-flat seat on transatlantic aircraft, two checked bags, lounge access and fast-track security.
- Cabins on board: Aer Lingus operates: Economy Saver, Economy Smart, Economy Plus, Business Class..
Economy Saver
Includes: Cabin bag and personal item. Watch out for: No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection.
Economy Smart
Includes: Checked bag, seat selection and changes for a fee. Watch out for: Fare difference applies.
Business Class
Includes: Lie-flat seat on transatlantic aircraft, two checked bags, lounge access and fast-track security. Watch out for: European Business is a blocked-middle-seat economy product, not lie-flat.
Cabins on board
Aer Lingus operates: Economy Saver, Economy Smart, Economy Plus, Business Class.
How fare choice affects baggage
One cabin bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) plus a personal item. Note that Dublin US preclearance means you pass through a second screening point with your cabin bag before boarding a US-bound flight. Included on Economy Smart and above transatlantic; charged on Saver.
How fare choice affects changes
Saver is non-changeable. Smart and Plus change for a fee plus fare difference.
Aer Lingus fare classes explained — common questions
What is the cheapest Aer Lingus fare and what does it exclude?
Economy Saver. Includes: Cabin bag and personal item. Restriction: No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection.
Which Aer Lingus fare includes a checked bag?
Included on Economy Smart and above transatlantic; charged on Saver.
More Aer Lingus help
Booking Aer Lingus? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.