ECONOMY CLASS

Aer Lingus offers complimentary catering on long haul flights, and a paid catering service on short and medium haul flights.

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SPECIAL MEALS

Aer Lingus offers a range of special meals that can be ordered on select flights up to 48 hours before departure.

ECONOMY CLASS

SHORT/MEDIUM FLIGHTS

On short and medium flights in economy the airline does not provide complimentary catering or drinks.

Passengers can instead purchase items from the Bia onboard menu.

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LONG HAUL

On long-haul international flights passengers will enjoy complimentary catering and the option to pre order special meals.

Alcoholic beverages, including wine, beer, and spirits, are available for purchase and are not included in the complimentary service for economy class.

INFLIGHT SERVICE

Meal service in economy class will generally offer three main meal choices, served with a small salad and a dessert. Between meals the crew will offer a sweet snack.

A smaller snack before landing will be offered such a pastry or sandwich.

FAQs

Is food and drink free on Aer Lingus?

Whether you get Aer Lingus meals included with your ticket depends on where you’re flying to. For long-haul flights, all customers receive complimentary inflight meals, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks. However, passengers flying within Europe generally pay for their inflight meals.

As an example, if you’re flying from New York to Paris with a stopover in Dublin, you’ll receive free meals on the New York to Dublin part of your journey. However, you’ll need to buy items from the inflight menu for your connecting flight to Paris.

Are drinks free on Aer Lingus transatlantic flights?

Soft drinks and water are free, but you can purchase alcoholic beverages from the inflight menu.

Does Aer Lingus provide free meals on transatlantic flights?

Yes, Aer Lingus provides complimentary meals on transatlantic flights for economy class passengers.

How much does Aer Lingus charge for alcoholic beverages in economy class?

The cost of alcoholic beverages can vary, but they typically range from โ‚ฌ5 to โ‚ฌ7 for beer and wine, with spirits costing slightly more.

Are snacks provided on short-haul Aer Lingus flights?

On short-haul flights, snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Complimentary snacks are generally not provided in economy class

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