Aer Lingus self-connecting policy?
Jun 15, 2022, 7:06 pm
#31
Join Date: Jun 2022
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Separate Aer Lingus tickets
Hi there - I have separate tickets in August from BOS to DUB and then on to Vienna, both on Aer Lingus flights. I have a pretty short space in between flights (which was silly of me to book that way, but here I am), and I just wanted a confirmation that I will be able to have my luggage sent through to my final destination so that I can sprint to get rechecked in and go back through security. Is this actually possible? I have no capability to bring a carry-on baggage instead.
Jun 16, 2022, 12:19 am
#32
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In theory possible, at check in in BOS ask to check through to VIE as you have back to back tickets. This is conditional on the DUB-VIE has a checked luggage allocation. Both boarding cards can be issued in BOS. Cannot be 100% on this but you have no chance of making this if you have to recheck in DUB
There is NO security check on transfer in DUB if arriving from BOS, in theory you need a connecting ticket to use connections but if its an EI flight its fine
BOS to DUB to VIE is a valid connection if arriving on the first BOS flight
Note if flying BOS-DUB in business you can carry 2 full size cabin bags
There is NO security check on transfer in DUB if arriving from BOS, in theory you need a connecting ticket to use connections but if its an EI flight its fine
BOS to DUB to VIE is a valid connection if arriving on the first BOS flight
Note if flying BOS-DUB in business you can carry 2 full size cabin bags
Last edited by ROKNA; Jun 16, 2022 at 12:27 am
Jun 22, 2022, 10:56 pm
#35
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Jun 23, 2022, 5:41 am
#36
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If it was sold as a connecting flight or was back to back hand baggage only it would be a breeze as there is no security check on transfer
Otherwise in theory possible but if you have to queue for immigration, queue to collect luggage, queue to check it back in and then for security you could be 90 minutes easily given the current crowds so very tight and if there is a slight hiccup you are in serious trouble
Otherwise in theory possible but if you have to queue for immigration, queue to collect luggage, queue to check it back in and then for security you could be 90 minutes easily given the current crowds so very tight and if there is a slight hiccup you are in serious trouble
Jun 23, 2022, 5:57 am
#37
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Also probably depends on what time of year ... I wouldn't do that in Winter (opportunities for weather delays just too high) ... but I'd probably give it a go in the rest of the year.