Aer Lingus

Pet Policy Summary:

Summary of Airline Pet Policy

Travelling with your pet cat or dog can be made possible with Aer Lingus, with specific entry requirements and rules to be followed:

• Aer Lingus only accepts domestic cats and dogs.
• For entering Ireland or EU, your pet must comply with EU Pet Travel rules.
• For entering the UK, your pet must meet the requirements of the UK Pet Travel Scheme.
• For entering the USA or Canada, your pet must comply with the respective entry requirements of US Department of Agriculture and Government of Canada.
• If entering Ireland from a non-EU country, notify the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine at least 24 hours before departure.
• Compliance check is required at check-in with evidence of scheduling.
• Pets must be accompanied by their owner or an authorised person.

Booking Your Pet for Travel

• Pets must be booked for carriage in the aircraft hold via a pet agent at IAG Cargo.
• Animals presented at Aer Lingus check-in desks will not be accepted.
• For customers travelling with pets from North America, contact the North American Pet Desk at IAG Cargo.

Acceptance Criteria

• Dangerous dog breeds and snub-nosed breeds may not be accepted for travel.
• Animals must be at least 15 weeks old, with weight limits applied to containers and animals.
• No live animals can be carried on A321neo LR aircraft as the cargo holds are not ventilated.

Travelling with Trained Service Dogs

Aer Lingus accepts trained service dogs for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, subject to certain conditions and compliance with the pet travel rules at your destination.