Sports Equipment

 

If your flight was booked on aerlingus.com, you can book your sports equipment in advance online. To do so, you’ll need to know your booking reference as well as your departure airport, arrival airport and the email address used to make your booking.

If you booked through a travel agent, please contact them directly to add sports equipment to your booking.

Add sports equipment to your booking

Golf Bags

 

• Golf equipment may consist of one golf bag containing golf clubs and other golfing gear.
• A maximum of one golf bag per person is allowed.
• If you’re travelling on Aer Lingus Regional flights, a maximum of 5 golf bags per flight are permitted on ATR72 aircraft. This is subject to availability on the day. Groups with golf bags should contact us in advance.

Bicycles

 

• Space for bicycles can be reserved using our Upcoming Travel Enquiry form or by contacting your local reservations office. If you want to prepay the fee, you can do this by phone only.
• On Aer Lingus flights, a maximum limit of ten bicycles per flight applies, except in the following airports where, due to high cargo volumes, a restriction of six bicycles per-flight applies: Prague, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Zurich, Vienna, Amsterdam, Budapest
• On Aer Lingus Regional flights, only one bicycle per flight can be carried. This is subject to availability on the day of departure.
• It is not possible to carry bicycles on flights to/from Toronto due to aircraft constraints.
• Bicycles are carried as checked baggage in the aircraft hold.
• The fee for carriage of bicycles is payable via our reservation centre or at the airport on the day of departure, and cannot be pre-booked on aerlingus.com

 

Packing Bicycles

 

• Before we can transport bicycles, the handlebars must be lowered and fixed sideways.
• The pressure of the tyres must be reduced to avoid any problems in the unlikely event of pressurisation changes during flight.
• If possible, the pedals should be inverted.
• When necessary, sharp projective parts should be protected with plastic or cardboard to avoid damage to other load.
• If travelling from Amsterdam, boxes will be provided at a fee of €20.00.

 

Checking in with Bicycles

 

• You must allow sufficient time at check-in so that security and handling procedures can be completed. Bicycles already confirmed by reservation will be checked in automatically. When a bicycle hasn’t been confirmed, it’ll be carried on a stand-by basis. In all cases, you must arrive at check-in at least 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Electric Bicycles

 

• Electric Bicycles must be pre-booked with the Special Assistance team before travel.
• Electric bicycle cannot be accepted for carriage with the lithium battery attached.
• When the lithium battery has been removed the electric bicycle will be accepted as a push bicycle.
• The lithium battery from the electric bicycle is not allowed to be checked in or carried on board the aircraft.

Electric and Mobility Scooters

 

• Electric scooters are not permitted on board on the aircraft.
• Only electric scooters being used as a genuine mobility device for a person with reduced mobility (PRM) will be permitted for carriage on board the aircraft. The PRM shall provide a doctor’s letter confirming there is a genuine need for this.
• If a scooter’s battery is non-removable, the scooter will be secured safely on board the aircraft.

Sports Guns

 

Passengers intending to travel with firearms must arrive at check-in at least 3 hours before departure time. This is to allow sufficient time for the passenger and articles to be checked in, documentation to be checked and also to ensure that all government regulations are complied with.

All documentation and licences are the passenger's responsibility. Passengers should contact the relevant embassy or consulate regarding regulations of the destination country and also transit country if transiting before arriving at the airport for check-in.

Aer Lingus will carry sports guns and ammunition cartridges subject to the following:

• Sports guns are unloaded, dismantled and packed one per case. The containers must be locked and labelled as firearms.
• Sports guns, when dismantled, are to be presented with checked baggage.
• Sports guns, ammunition and cartridges must be packed separately from other baggage.
• Sports guns, ammunition and cartridges must be available for inspection by security.
• Ammunition is limited to a maximum of 5kg per passenger, inclusive of all packaging.
• Ammunition must be packed in containers of wood, metal, or fireboard with the contents protected against any movement. The containers must be locked and labelled as firearms.
• Only the licensed firearm owner may check in a sports gun upon presentation of their valid firearm license at check-in.
• Sports guns are subject to an extra charge for flights within Europe. Only the licensed firearm owner may check in a sports gun upon presentation of their valid firearm license at check-in.

Note: Sports weapons/firearms/ammunition can’t be carried on Aer Lingus Regional flights.

Note: Transport of Firearms/ammunition other than those defined as sporting weapons are subject to government approval. International firearm regulations vary by destination and transiting country. Contact appropriate consulates or embassies to obtain specific entry requirements applicable to destination(s).

 

Fees for Sports Guns and Ammunition:

 

• Our fee is charged per gun on all flights within Europe. This fee is payable at the airport on the day of departure.

Diving Equipment

 

• Diving equipment must be packed in a recognised diving kit bag, and mustn’t exceed the maximum dimensions and weight restrictions.
• Cylinders aren’t permitted for carriage on our aircraft.
• Pressure-sensitive devices may need special packaging. Please refer to the manufacturer for advice.

Fishing Equipment

 

• Fishing equipment includes the fishing rod, case and tackle basket. If you’re travelling on Aer Lingus Regional flights, the maximum permitted length of fishing equipment is 2.05m/6ft 9 inches.

Surfboards

 

• Surfboards must not exceed 2.4m in length (approx. 94 inches). They must be packed in cushioning material such as bubble wrapping to protect them against damage.
• On Aer Lingus Regional flights, surfboards must not exceed 2.05m (approx. 80 inches).

Windsurfing Equipment

 

• Unfortunately, windsurfing equipment can’t be booked online. To book it you must contact your local reservations office.
• A maximum of one board, one boom, one sail and one mast applies per person.
• No item may exceed 2.4m in length (approx. 94 inches).
• Windsurfing equipment must be packed to avoid damage.
• Please give sufficient time at check-in for security and handling procedures. You must arrive at check-in at least 90-minutes before your scheduled departure time.

Skis

 

• A maximum of one pair of skis, boots and poles per person can be booked online.

Snowboards

 

• A maximum of one snowboard per person can be booked online.

*Fees are per Sports Equipment item, per flight.