Aer Arann recommends that passengers check in one hour prior to scheduled departure. The check-in desk closes 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Check-in closes at Sligo, Donegal and Knock Airports 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
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Hand luggage: One item is permitted per passenger. This must not weigh more than 7kg and must not exceed dimensions of 23 x 28 x 43 cm. Passengers should carry all medication in their carry-on baggage.
Checked: 20kg free baggage allowance per passenger on all flights.
Pushchair / buggy Allowance: one item per infant booked
Excess: There is a fee for excess baggage of €5 / £4 per kg. The maximum total weight for any one piece of checked baggage is 32kg. Excess baggage will only be accepted if there is space on the plane.
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Flight dates and time changes are allowed up to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Changes can be made by calling the reservations line (number below), at the departure airport or online. There is a change fee of €25 (£18) for domestic and UK flights per person per change transaction, plus any difference in the cost of the new flight.
Route changes and name changes can be made up to 30 minutes before the check-in desks close for the outbound departure, either at the airport or at the reservations line (number below). A fee of €25 (£18) applies for route changes, plus any difference in flight cost. A fee of €40 (£28) applies for name changes.
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Infants under two years of ago may fly seated on an adult’s lap for a fee of €10 (£7) each way.Aer Arann will not accept unaccompanied children under 12 years of age for travel on scheduled services.
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Domestic dogs and cats can be carried on domestic and UK routes in the baggage hold only. No other animals will be permitted. A maximum of two pets are allowed per plane per flight. Pets will only be carried if there is enough room. There is a fee of €25 (£18) per pet per flight. All pets must be older than 10 weeks. Certain breeds of snub-nosed dog are not permitted. Guide dogs will be carried in the passenger cabin free of charge.
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Large, delicate musical instruments that exceed carry-on item dimensions can be carried in a seat if it has been reserved and paid for. All musical instruments are carried at your own risk for loss, damage, or delay. You should ensure that you have suitable private insurance coverage for your journey.
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Music is available on airline-provided head phones.
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There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. Snacks are available to purchase, Aer Arann's in-flight menu can be seen online along with prices for drinks and snacks. Or, see photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.
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Moby Dick, Bleak House,War and Peace… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? Aer Arann's magazine, Express It, is published quarterly and is available on all flights.
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