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Aer Lingus flight compensation
IAG group. Compensair top tier. Transatlantic routes to AirHelp.
Typical amounts
€250 / £220 · €400 / £350 · €600 / £520
Set by distance under Art 7(1), per passenger.
Regulator
Commission for Aviation Regulation (Ireland)
Free escalation if the airline refuses or ignores you.
Registered in
Ireland
Relevant to arrivals into the EU or UK from outside.
Where to send it
Online form; Irish CAR complaint if refused.
What they tend to argue
- Transatlantic network means Article 7(2) halving is in play on North America routes.
- Ireland's six-year window is generous.
Claim it yourself first
- Write to Aer Lingus quoting the article. “I am claiming under Article 7 for a delayed arrival on [flight] on [date].” Free, and you keep the whole amount. Use the template.
- Give them 28 days and diary the deadline.
- Refuse a voucher offered in place of cash.
- Escalate free to Commission for Aviation Regulation (Ireland) if they refuse.
- Only then consider a claims service.
Long-haul refusals are the ones most likely to need legal follow-through. Doing it yourself costs nothing and keeps the full amount — use a service once you have hit a wall.
Questions
How much compensation can I claim from Aer Lingus?
The amount depends on flight distance, not on the airline and not on your fare. Aer Lingus routes typically fall in the €250 / £220 · €400 / £350 · €600 / £520 range under Article 7.
How do I claim compensation from Aer Lingus?
Online form; Irish CAR complaint if refused. Write first, quoting Article 7 and your flight number, and allow 28 days before escalating to Commission for Aviation Regulation (Ireland).
Which regulator covers Aer Lingus?
Commission for Aviation Regulation (Ireland). You can also complain to the enforcement body of the country you departed from.