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Quick facts about Aer Lingus

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Aer Lingus (IATA: EI, ICAO: EIN) is an IE airline.

Aer Lingus is Ireland's national carrier and a member of the oneworld alliance as part of the International Airlines Group (IAG). Known for its iconic green shamrock livery, Aer Lingus operates one of the most extensive transatlantic networks relative to its fleet size, positioning Dublin as a convenient gateway between Europe and North America. US pre-clearance at Dublin makes it a popular transit choice for transatlantic journeys.

Did you know? Aer Lingus Dublin offers the only US customs pre-clearance facility in Europe outside Shannon Airport, allowing passengers to arrive in the United States through domestic arrivals — skipping US immigration queues entirely.

Aer Lingus — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Aer Lingus passengers

Main Hubs
Dublin (DUB), Cork (ORK), Shannon (SNN)
Founded
1936 — 90 years of service
Fleet Size
~55 aircraft
Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321LR, Airbus A321XLR (on order)
Destinations
75+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag. Business: 2 bags of 23kg. Carry-on: 10kg. AerClub loyalty programme earns Avios redeemable with BA and IAG partners.
Check-in Tips
Aer Lingus online check-in opens 30 hours before departure. Dublin Airport Terminal 2 is the Aer Lingus transatlantic terminal with US pre-clearance — complete US customs in Dublin before departure.

How to Track Aer Lingus Flights

Tracking a Aer Lingus flight on Departra is simple. Enter your EI flight number in the search box above — for example, EI100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.