2.1 Baggage Policy
**Please be advised Aer Arann do not accept Christmas Crackers/Fireworks for carriage on our aircraft.
Aer Arann requires that all checked baggage is clearly identifiable with your name
and address and contact numbers or alternatively your flight confirmation number.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a significant delay in the
delivery of your baggage should your baggage be misplaced. A notice of baggage
liability limitations can be found in the Air Carriers Liability Notice for passengers
and their baggage. Passengers are advised to familiarise themselves with these
conditions prior to travel on an Aer Arann flight. You should ensure that
you have suitable private insurance cover for your journey. Certain items
are not permitted for carriage in Checked or Unchecked Baggage. These are listed
below under the details of ‘Dangerous Articles in Baggage’.
2.1.1 Baggage
In addition to these conditions, Aer Arann also has the following policy with regard to baggage:
In the course of normal handling, your luggage may show signs of wear and tear.
Aer Arann accepts no responsibility for such minor cuts, scratches and dents.
Aer Arann also does not accept responsibility for any damage caused to or as a result
of damage caused to the following items:
2.1.2 Packaging
Passengers must ensure that all fragile items (including but not limited to Sports Equipment, Musical Instruments, Computers / Laptops, Art, Infant Equipment etc) are packaged adequately for Air Travel in a hard shell robust container or protected suitably e.g. Bubble wrap. Should the item be deemed to be unsuitably packaged we can refuse travel without refund.
Please note therefore, that any minor damage to such items which does not
affect the functionality (ie ‘working order’) of the item in question
will not be compensated for, as the passenger will be deemed to have accepted the
risk that such minor damage can and may occur. These items are only carried on a
limited release basis: (i.e. entirely ‘at your own risk’ for loss, damage, or delay).
You should therefore ensure that you have suitable private insurance cover for your
journey.
2.1.3 Baggage Contents
Aer Arann accepts no responsibility for any of the following items included in Checked Baggage; money, jewellery, valuable/designer items, fragile items, cameras, computers, mobile phones, lap tops, personal electronic devices (such as I-pods/Mp3 Players/walkman/discman etc), negotiable papers, securities, medication, precious metals, keys, business documents, passports and other identification documents or samples. These items are only carried on a limited release basis: (i.e. ‘at your own risk’ for loss, damage, or delay). You should therefore ensure that you have suitable private insurance cover for your journey.
2.2 Baggage Allowance
Checked baggage allowance:15 kgs per passenger on all flights. The maximum total weight for any one piece of checked baggage is 32kgs (ie. 17kgs extra paid for in excess baggage fees).
Infant Baggage weight Allowance - 7kgs.Stroller/ Buggy Allowance - 1 piece per infant booked.
2.3 Infant Equipment
Infant Equipment including but not limited to prams, buggies, cots, and car seats are considered to be inherently unsuitable for carriage by air. It is possible to carry such items to the aircraft and such items will be loaded as checked baggage at that time. Aer Arann is prepared to carry such items on a ‘Limited Release’ (i.e. entirely ‘at your own risk’ for loss, damage, or delay) basis. You should therefore ensure that you have suitable private insurance cover for your journey. Only 1 piece of infant equipment is permitted per infant booked.
Please note that damage to infant equipment that does not affect the functionality (ie ‘working order’) of the item in question will not be compensated for as the passenger is deemed to accept such minor damage can and may occur in transit to such items.
2.4 Cabin Baggage Allowance
One piece of cabin baggage is permitted per passenger, which must not weigh more that 7 Kg and must be small enough to fit comfortably in the overhead bin or under the seat in front not exceeding 20cm x 28cm x 43cm (8x11x17ins). Passengers should carry all medication in their cabin baggage.
2.4.1 Cabin Baggage Security Rregulations
As per EC Regulation 1546/2006 only very small quantities of liquids and gels may be brought through passenger screening. Containers must be no more than 100 millilitres capacity and held in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag (which must be sealed). Bags must be less than 1 litre capacity (approx. 20cm x 20cm). 1 plastic bag is allowed per passenger. Medicines, Special Diet Products and Baby Foods are allowed if essential for use during the trip and passengers may be asked to prove that these products are genuine.
2.5 Excess Baggage
Excess baggage may be accepted if space is available, on payment of the appropriate excess baggage fees. Please see Aer Arann fees table on www.aerarann.com
2.6 Carriage Of Pets
Carriage of Pets is only permitted on Ireland domestic and UK flights to and from Ireland. Rates: the pet and container need to be weighed separately from any other baggage you may have. Please see Aer Arann fees table on www.aerarann.com. Carriage of Pets is on a ‘Space Available’ basis only. A pet may be refused travel up to and including the scheduled departure time.
2.6.1 Preparation Of Pet For Travel
On Aer Arann flights the carriage of pets is permitted in the baggage hold of the aircraft only. Aer Arann will only accept up to 2 pets for travel per flight. Pets must be presented for carriage in the owner’s individual crate(s), which is escape-proof, leak-proof and of sufficient size to allow the pet to stand up, turn around and lie down fully stretched. The maximum dimensions permitted in an ATR42 and ATR72 aircraft are (21in. high)( 22in wide)(50 inlong).
2.6.2 Pets Accepted For Travel
Domestic Dogs, cats and rabbits must be at least 10 weeks old before Aer Arann will transport them. Aer Arann will accept no other pets or animals or birds for travel.Guide dogs accompanying Passengers with disabilities will be carried free of charge in addition to the normal free baggage allowance. The airline must be advised in advance of travel.
2.6.3 Pets That Cannot Be Accepted For Travel
Boxer Dogs, Snub-nosed dogs, American Pit Bulls, Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosas, Fila Brazileiros, Togo Argentinos, all Bull dogs, Pugs, Pekinese. (These snub-nosed dogs suffer from respiratory problems that increase with stress and so cannot be accepted for travel.)
2.6.4 Liability For Carriage Of Pets
Where carriage is not subject to the liability rules of the Convention, we are not responsible for injury to or loss, sickness or death of an animal, which we have agreed to carry unless we have been negligent.
2.7 Musical Instruments
Large delicate musical instruments that exceed our cabin baggage dimensions may be carried in the cabin if a seat for it has been reserved and the appropriate fare paid for it by contacting the Aer Arann Call Centre. Carriage is subject to space availability and cannot be guaranteed. If accepted for travel passengers must ensure they have suitable private travel insurance for such instruments.
2.8 Sporting Equipment
The carriage of out of gauge baggage such as sporting equipment, which cannot be checked in the normal manner as it requires special handling (including but not limited to: golf clubs, bicycles, surf boards (max 2 per flt)) is subject to an additional charge; Please see Aer Arann fees table on www.aerarann.com.
Due to space restrictions we recommend that all sporting equipment is pre-booked and pre-paid by calling your local reservation centre, as not to do so may result in the item being refused carriage at the airport. Such items are considered “out of gauge baggage” and will be accepted after payment, for travel on a ‘Space Available’ standby basis. The maximum length of any item (including cover) that can be accepted is 6 foot 9 inches. A fee must also be paid for the carriage of such sporting equipment on the return journey. Aer Arann reserves the right to collect the fees from passengers for the carriage of such equipment on their return sector instead of before the outward sector.
If due to additional space restrictions such out of gauge baggage cannot travel on the flight, it will be carried, on the next service where space is available and can be collected by the passenger at the destination airport upon arrival there. Aer Arann carries such items of Sporting Equipment on a ‘Limited Release’ (i.e. ‘at your own risk’ for loss, damage, or delay) basis. You should therefore ensure that you have suitable private insurance cover for your journey.
2.9 Sporting Weapons/Firearms
Aer Arann does not permit the carriage of weapons, firearms or ammunition.
2.10 Collection Of Outsize And/Or Excess Baggage Fees
Aer Arann reserves the right to collect the fees from passengers for the carriage of any outsize equipment on their return sector instead of before the outward sector.
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