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Airline Announces Major Cabin Baggage Rule Change From March - Nottinghamshire Live
Aer Lingus extends 10kg baggage policy to regional flights, allowing free checked bags or paid carry-ons with fare-specific rules starting March 3, 2026.
- Effective March 3, 2026, Aer Lingus will extend its 10kg carry-on policy to Aer Lingus Regional flights operated by Emerald Airlines, covering routes within Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
- Responding to passenger feedback, Aer Lingus said the policy expansion was prompted by customers and announced the change on Wednesday.
- Passengers on Plus and Advantage fares will receive a 10kg carry-on bag at no extra cost with bag dimensions of 55cm height, 40cm width, and 24cm depth.
- AerClub members will have their baggage benefits extended to regional flights, and Aer Lingus said every fare includes a 10kg bag standard that can be checked free or carried for a fee.
- After EU scrutiny last year, airlines have adjusted baggage policies following Ryanair's July changes and the European Commission's 40cm x 30cm x 15cm small-bag standard.
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Aer Lingus extends 10kg carry-on policy to regional flights
IRISH airline Aer Lingus is extending its current 10-kilogramme carry-on policy across all regional flights operated by Emerald Airlines, effective from the beginning of March. In an announcement made on Wednesday, February 18, the airline stated that the decision was made due to customer feedback, and will include domestic flights within Ireland and the UK, as well as European flights. Source
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