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Aer Lingus Special Assistance, Minors & Group Travel
Aer Lingus Special Assistance, Minors & Group Travel — Summary
Requesting wheelchair and accessibility assistance on Aer Lingus, unaccompanied minor rules and age limits, group booking, lounges and onboard amenities.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Accessibility and mobility assistance: Aer Lingus provides assistance booked at least 48 hours ahead.
- Children travelling alone: Aer Lingus offers a paid unaccompanied minor service on its own flights for ages 5–11..
- Group bookings: Aer Lingus Groups handles 10 or more passengers..
- Lounge access: Aer Lingus lounges at Dublin including a dedicated preclearance-side lounge for US-bound passengers, which is where you want to be after clearing..
Accessibility and mobility assistance
Aer Lingus provides assistance booked at least 48 hours ahead. Dublin preclearance adds a processing step — flag assistance needs for it specifically.
Children travelling alone
Aer Lingus offers a paid unaccompanied minor service on its own flights for ages 5–11.
Group bookings
Aer Lingus Groups handles 10 or more passengers.
Lounge access
Aer Lingus lounges at Dublin including a dedicated preclearance-side lounge for US-bound passengers, which is where you want to be after clearing.
Wi-Fi and onboard amenities
Wi-Fi is available for purchase on transatlantic aircraft. Seatback entertainment on A330 and A321neo LR. Complimentary meals on transatlantic economy; European short-haul is buy-on-board.
Requesting assistance in advance
aerlingus.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.
Aer Lingus accessibility, minors & groups — common questions
How do I request wheelchair assistance on Aer Lingus?
Aer Lingus provides assistance booked at least 48 hours ahead. Dublin preclearance adds a processing step — flag assistance needs for it specifically.
Can a child fly alone on Aer Lingus?
Aer Lingus offers a paid unaccompanied minor service on its own flights for ages 5–11.
Does Aer Lingus have Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is available for purchase on transatlantic aircraft. Seatback entertainment on A330 and A321neo LR. Complimentary meals on transatlantic economy; European short-haul is buy-on-board.
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.