CollarPass
Not accepted
Aer Lingus doesn't take pets in the cabin (trained service dogs excepted).
Sources: Travelling with pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026
Airline pet policy
Aer Lingus pet policy
Aer Lingus takes dogs and cats as cargo, but not in the cabin or as checked baggage on the routes we cover.
In the cabin
Pets in the cabin travel in a carrier under the seat in front of you. The rows below are per route, so check yours.
Dogs and cats
As checked baggage
Pets in the hold as checked baggage check in with you at the desk and fly on the same flight.
Dogs and cats
Not accepted
Aer Lingus doesn't take pets as checked baggage; pets travel as cargo in the hold, booked through IAG Cargo's pet desk.
Sources: Travelling with pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026
As cargo
Pets flying alone go as cargo, usually through the airline’s freight arm, with different drop-off and collection rules.
Dogs and cats
Accepted
Aer Lingus carries domestic cats and dogs only as cargo in the hold, arranged through IAG Cargo's pet desk. Pets must be at least 15 weeks old.
- At least 15 weeks old
Not for snub-nosed breeds
Before you fly: Book through the IAG Cargo pet desk; from North America call 1 (866) 300-4004 (Mon–Sat 9:00–20:00 EST) or email petdesk@iagcargo.com. For Ireland, also book the arrival compliance check at least 24 hours before departure.
- The A321neo LR hold isn't ventilated for live animals, and Aer Lingus Regional (Emerald Airlines) flights don't carry pets.
- Some dangerous dog breeds and snub-nosed pets may not be accepted by IAG Cargo.
- Aer Lingus only carries cats and dogs — no rabbits or ferrets.
Sources: Travelling with pets · Pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026
Rabbits and ferrets
Not accepted
Aer Lingus carries only domestic cats and dogs; rabbits and ferrets aren't accepted.
Sources: Travelling with pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026
Official sources
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