How strict is Aer Lingus with the cabin baggage weight requirement?

Question

In a couple of days my wife and I will be traveling from Dublin to Barcelona via Aer Lingus and we are worried about the 6kg weight requirement for cabin baggage (carry-ons). How strict is Aer Lingus with this requirement? Do they weigh every baggage taken into the cabin? Or would it be possible to take a couple more kilos into the carry-on luggages?

Answer 1

Aer Lingus will now charge extra for every bag checked on their within Europe (not trans-Atlantic) flights. Tran-Atlantic passengers will still be able to check 2 bags at no charge. The airline has also cut back on its trans-Atlantic baggage weight limits, with passengers allowed a maximum of 80 pounds of checked luggage in two bags (the previous weight was 100 pounds in two bags).



Aer Lingus is also restricting carry-on bags to a 6kg (13lb) limit on all flights (including trans-Atlantic) and limiting the size to 18"x14"x9" (22"x14"x9" is the more common allowable size).



Solution: If you have resisted packing light for travel, perhaps the above will change your thinking

Each passenger is allowed to carry on one bag and one personal item such as a purse or briefcase. Assistive devices and outer garments do not count as personal items.

All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:

Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 22in x 18in x 10in (56cms x 45cms x 25cms)

Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 13 lb (6 kg)

Checked Baggage Allowance: 2 Pieces

Maximum Weight for Each Bag: 70 lb (32 kg)

Maximum Combined Weight for Economy Class to/from the U.S.: 80 lb (36 kg)

Maximum Combined Weight for Premier Class to/from the U.S.: 140 lb (64 kg)

Maximum Combined Weight for Economy Class to/from Dubai: 44 lb (20 kg)

Maximum Combined Weight for Premier Class to/from Dubai: 66 lb (30 kg)

Answer 2

Im flying Aer Lingus July 15 i have heard it is  most of the time they have a metal cage that it has to fit in (bags) and she conveyerbelt that security uses may double as a scale just click this link have fun!!!http://www.aerlingus.com/cgi-bin/obel01i...