Recent Aer Lingus Flight Delays and Cancellations: Live Status
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Flight disruptions are one of the unfortunate downsides of air travel. So, to help you take it all in stride, we’ve put together this list of Aer Lingus flight delays and cancellations. Ideally, this will be a convenient resource to help you to plan and adjust accordingly.
Fortunately, if you’re flying with Aer Lingus, your flight has a higher chance of arriving and departing on time. According to OAG’s rankings, the carrier’s on-time performance of 86.5% placed them as one of the more punctual airlines globally. Only 14% of their flights were delayed and they had a low 0.9% cancellation rate.
Nonetheless, referring to the delays and cancellations list will still keep you informed of any last minute disruptions. You never know what will happen at the last minute to cause delays.
If your Aer Lingus flight was delayed, canceled or overbooked within the last 3 years, you could be eligible for up to €600 in compensation.Check Your Flight
What’s Causing Aer Lingus Flight Disruptions
There seems to be an ever-growing list of things that can lead to flight disruptions. Sometimes, maintenance work needs to be performed on the aircraft, while other times delays happen because of air traffic control restrictions. Here are a few more of the most common causes of delays and cancellations:
- Too few passengers means that a flight won’t be profitable, so airlines will cancel for this reason.
- Hurricanes, severe storms, high winds, and other dangerous weather
- Airline strikes
- Airport-related problems or strikes
Aer Lingus Destinations with the Most Delays
Yes, it’s true! Some popular destinations really do have more flight disruptions than others as you can see in the table below.
Flight Number (s) | Route | % of Disrupted Flights | Average Delay Time |
EI154 EI155 EI156 | Dublin to London Heathrow | 22% | 42 min |
EI105, EI104 | Dublin to New York (JFK) | 20% | 44 min |
EI136, EI137 | Dublin to Boston | 19% | 40 min |
EI123, EI122 | Dublin to Chicago O’Hare | 18% | 39 min |
EI147, EI146 | Dublin to San Francisco | 17% | 45 min |
EI145, EI144 | Dublin to Los Angeles | 16% | 47 min |
Airports with Frequent Aer Lingus Delays and Cancellations
Airport | % of Delayed Flights | Average Delay Time | Causes |
19% | 37 min | Tricky weather conditions, high passenger volume, air traffic control restrictions | |
22% | 42 min | Weather issues, operational constraints, high congestion | |
Shannon Airport | 15% | 35 min | Weather and operational issues |
How Passengers Should Respond to Disrupted Flights
When your Aer Lingus flight is delayed for several hours or even cancelled, you’ll want to look for a rebooking. Bear in mind that in these situations, all your fellow passengers will be seeking to rebook their flights as well, so it’s vital to act quickly.
The next step is to review the Aer Lingus list of disrupted flights to see if you find your flight number there. If you do, you can file a complaint with the airline, or you can let our legal team handle your compensation claim for you. It only takes a minute or two to check your flight eligibility, and it’s free with instant results. Check your flight details in our compensation calculator.
Find out if you are owed compensation for a disrupted flight.Check Your Flight
Methods for Minimising Aer Lingus Delays & Cancellations
While you may not be able to sidestep flight disruptions all together, there are a few steps you can take to reduce your chances of being affected.
- Book flights in the early morning because these flights are less likely to be impacted by previous flight disruptions.
- Book direct flights. Many passengers end up missing their connections because of flight delays and cancellations. When you book directly, you won’t be vulnerable to this possibility.
- Check the Aer Lingus disruptions list so you can stay on top of any changing situations. This will allow you to act quickly to rebook your flight or change your other plans accordingly.
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Check if you are entitled to flight delay compensation in just 3 minutes.List of Aer Lingus flights likely to be disrupted
- EI 149 Flight Delayed or Cancelled
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- EI 2156 Flight Delayed or Cancelled
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- EI 2170 Flight Delayed or Cancelled
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- EI 249 Flight Delayed or Cancelled
