Aer Lingus Personal Item Size

25×33×20cm
strict enforcement

Your Aer Lingus personal item must fit under the seat in front of you.

What is a Personal Item?

A personal item is a smaller bag that must fit completely under the seat in front of you, not in the overhead bin. This is in addition to your carry-on bag on most Aer Lingus fares.

Typical Personal Items:

  • • Small backpack
  • • Purse or handbag
  • • Small laptop bag
  • • Camera bag

Must fit under seat:

  • • Cannot block legroom
  • • Must be stowed for takeoff
  • • Accessible during flight
  • • Size strictly enforced

Personal Item Requirements

Maximum Dimensions

Length:25cm
Width:33cm
Height:20cm
Total:25×33×20cm
Volume:~17L

Storage Requirements

Location:Under seat only
Weight limit:None specified
Accessibility:During flight
Cost:Usually free

Personal Item vs Carry-on

DimensionPersonal ItemCarry-onDifference
Length25cm55cm+30cm
Width33cm40cm+7cm
Height20cm24cm+4cm