Refund, Reimbursement, and Compensation: Aer Lingus

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If you believe you may be entitled to flight delay compensation or flight cancellation compensation from Aer Lingus, you have arrived at the correct destination. We can clarify your air passenger rights and provide the necessary assistance to obtain up to {{ec261compensation} compensation per person. Based on our records of Aer Lingus flights in recent times, there were 433 departures during the last 24 hours, out of which 49.88% departed on time.
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Aer Lingus Flight Delays Today

How many flights by Aer Lingus experienced a delay today?

  • Our data shows that 2 flights by Aer Lingus were delayed for more than 3 hours within a 24-hour period.
  • 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.47% of international flights by Aer Lingus were delayed more than 3 hours.
  • If you arrive at your destination more than 3 hours late, you may be entitled to compensation. Check here.
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Compensation for a Delayed Flight by Aer Lingus

Even though Aer Lingus tries to keep to their schedule, flights may still arrive late. Fortunately, as a passenger, you are protected by air passenger rights when Aer Lingus flights are delayed.

Since Aer Lingus is based in the EU, nearly all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws globally protecting air passenger rights.

EC Regulation 261 gives passengers the right to claim compensation for delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

There are some extraordinary circumstances such as bad weather or airport problems that may exempt airlines from paying compensation. However, if the delay is caused by technical issues or a strike by airline staff, you will likely be eligible for compensation under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004.

Additionally, you generally have up to 3 years to make a claim for compensation for a delayed Aer Lingus flight. Just enter your flight information, and our user-friendly flight delay compensation calculator will determine if you qualify for monetary compensation, and our team of professionals will be available to help you obtain it.

Delayed or canceled flight with Aer Lingus? Find out if you're owed up to €600 in compensation

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Aer Lingus: Flight Canceled Today

How many flights by Aer Lingus were cancelled today?

  • Recent data shows that Aer Lingus cancelled 0 flights within 24 hours.
  • 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.00% of international flights were cancelled by Aer Lingus.
  • Are you entitled to compensation if your flight is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice before the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to {{ec261compensation}. Check here.
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Flight Cancellation Compensation Aer Lingus

In case of a flight cancellation by Aer Lingus, Australian laws on air passenger rights are clear: Aer Lingus must provide you with an alternate means of transportation to reach your destination or, if you prefer, a refund.

Additionally, if you received a cancellation notice less than 14 days before departure, you may also be eligible to claim compensation of up to {{ec261compensation} per person.

Generally, when Aer Lingus cancels a flight, it will try to rebook passengers onto another flight at no extra cost. You can request other changes if the offered alternative flight does not suit you or if you no longer want to take that trip.

If Aer Lingus can book you a new flight that lands at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay any compensation. This is because you will reach your destination with minimal disruption to your plans. However, in many cases, passengers whose flights are canceled at the last minute have the right to file a claim against Aer Lingus for compensation.

All of this applies unless the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond the control of Aer Lingus, such as adverse weather conditions or an accident at the airport. These events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

Learn more about your right to compensation for a canceled flight here.

Claim up to €600 in compensation if your flight has been delayed, canceled, or overbooked within the last 3 years.

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Flight Compensation and Air Passenger Rights

Because Aer Lingus is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The EC 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.

Which Aer Lingus flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?

What do EU Air Passenger Rights Say?

How Much Aer Lingus Flight Compensation?

DistanceCompensation
All flights under 1,500 kmUp to €250 per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 kmUp to €400 per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 kmUp to €400 per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 kmUp to €600 per person

The table displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight Statistics: Delays and Cancellations of Aer Lingus

Punctuality of Aer Lingus (24 hours):

Total Flights: 433
On-Time Flights: 216
Punctuality Rate: approximately 49.88% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 2
Flight Cancellations: 0

The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.


About Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus is the flag carrier airline of Ireland and the second-largest airline in the country. Founded by the Irish government, it was privatised between 2006 and 2015 and it is now a wholly owned .

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