Reimbursement and Compensation: Aer Lingus

How many Aer Lingus flights were delayed today?

• Our data indicates that there were 2 Aer Lingus flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.
• 0.00% of domestic flights and 0.34% of international flights were delayed more than 3 hours.
• Passengers who arrive at their destination more than 3 hours late may be entitled to compensation. Check here.
• To find out more about Aer Lingus punctuality

Compensation for delayed Aer Lingus flight

Even though airlines like Aer Lingus strive to keep to their scheduled times, flights can still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are protected by airline passenger rights when Aer Lingus flights are delayed.

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

EC Regulation 261 grants passengers the right to seek compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

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

In addition, you generally have up to 3 years to file a Aer Lingus flight delay compensation claim. All you need to do is enter your flight details and our easy-to-use flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you are entitled to monetary compensation and our team of experts will be on hand to help you get it.

How many Aer Lingus flights were canceled today?

• Recent data show that Aer Lingus has cleared 6 within 24 hours.
• 0.00% of domestic flights and 1.02% of international flights have been canceled.
• Has your flight been canceled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to €600. Check here.
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Flight Cancellation Compensation Aer Lingus

In the event of a Aer Lingus flight cancellation, European laws on air passenger rights are clear: Aer Lingus must offer you alternative transportation to get to your destination or, if you prefer, a refund.

In addition, if you received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be able to claim compensation up to €600 per person.

In general, when Aer Lingus cancels flights, it will attempt to rebook passengers directly onto another flight at no additional cost. You can request other changes if the alternative flight that is offered does not work for 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 correct, because you will arrive at 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 this applies unless the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond the control of Aer Lingus, such as bad weather conditions or an accident at the airport. These events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

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

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?

The table shows values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261

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As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may affect 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: 598
On-time flights: 264
Punctuality rate: about 44.15% of all flights were on time
Long delays (greater than 3 hours): 2
Flight cancellations: 6

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

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 .