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Aer Lingus Seat Selection & Upgrades

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Aer Lingus Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary

How Aer Lingus seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • Choosing a seat: Charged on Saver and Smart; free on Plus and Business and for AerClub elites..
  • Extra legroom: Extra legroom seats sold at a premium..
  • Upgrades: Avios upgrades and paid upgrade bidding..
  • Seating children with a parent: Families with children are seated together..
AirlineAer Lingus
IATA CodeEI
TopicSeats & Upgrades
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Choosing a seat

Charged on Saver and Smart; free on Plus and Business and for AerClub elites.

Extra legroom

Extra legroom seats sold at a premium.

Upgrades

Avios upgrades and paid upgrade bidding.

Seating children with a parent

Families with children are seated together.

Cabins available

Aer Lingus operates: Economy Saver, Economy Smart, Economy Plus, Business Class.

Aer Lingus seats & upgrades — common questions

Do I have to pay to choose a seat on Aer Lingus?

Charged on Saver and Smart; free on Plus and Business and for AerClub elites.

Can my child sit with me on Aer Lingus?

Families with children are seated together.

How do I upgrade on Aer Lingus?

Avios upgrades and paid upgrade bidding.

More Aer Lingus help

All Aer Lingus policies and guides

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.