Reimbursement and Compensation: Aer Lingus

If you think you might be owed Aer Lingus delay compensation or Aer Lingus cancellation compensation, you've come to the right place. We can explain your rights as an airline passenger and have the resources to help you claim up to £520 compensation per person.

According to our data on recent Aer Lingus flights, there were 1462 departures within 24 hours and 76.33% were on time.

How many Aer Lingus flights were delayed today?

• Our data indicates that there were 5 Aer Lingus flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

• 0.35% 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.

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Compensation for delayed Aer Lingus flight

Although airlines like Aer Lingus aim to maintain their scheduled times, flights may still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are covered by airline passenger rights when Aer Lingus flights are delayed.

As Aer Lingus is headquartered in the EU, nearly all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws protecting air passenger rights globally.

EC Regulation 261 gives passengers the right to claim compensation when they have faced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

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

Moreover, you generally have up to 3 years to make a Aer Lingus flight delay compensation claim. Simply enter your flight details and our user-friendly flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you qualify for monetary compensation, and our team of professionals will be available to assist you in obtaining it.

How many Aer Lingus flights were cancelled today?

• Recent data indicates that Aer Lingus has cleared 187 within 24 hours.

• 26.22% of domestic flights and 9.52% of international flights have been cancelled.

• Are you entitled to compensation if your flight is cancelled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to £520. 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.

Furthermore, if you received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be eligible to claim compensation of up to £520 per person.

When Aer Lingus cancels flights, it will usually attempt to rebook passengers on another flight at no extra cost. If this does not work for you, you may request other changes or choose to no longer take the trip.

If Aer Lingus books you a new flight that arrives at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay compensation. This is because your plans will have minimal disruption. However, in many cases, passengers whose flights are cancelled at the last minute have the right to file a claim for compensation against Aer Lingus.

These rights do not apply if the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond Aer Lingus's control, such as severe weather conditions or an accident at the airport. Such events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

Find out more about your right to compensation for a cancelled 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 displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.

As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact 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: 1462
On-Time Flights: 1116
Punctuality Rate: approximately 76.33% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 5
Flight Cancellations: 187

The number of flights displayed 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 .