Aer Lingus Seat Selection: Options, Fees, Extra Legroom & Pitch Guide
Aer Lingus provides flexible seating choices across European short-haul aircraft and widebody transatlantic flights.
Seating Categories & Options
- Standard Economy Seats: Arranged in a 3-3 configuration on Airbus A320-family aircraft and 2-4-2 on Airbus A330 widebodies. Seats feature contoured ergonomics with 30–32 inches of legroom.
- Extra Legroom & Exit Rows: Located at emergency exits and bulkhead positions, offering up to 34–36 inches of pitch. Available for advance purchase on Economy tickets. Passengers must meet safety exit-row criteria.
- AerSpace (European Flights): Dedicated rows at the front of the cabin where the middle seat is blocked, providing guaranteed personal space, priority overhead bin access, and complimentary lounge entry.
- Business Class Lie-Flat Suites (Transatlantic): Staggered 1-2-2 and 1-2-1 layout providing lie-flat beds up to 6.5 feet long with direct aisle access for most passengers, power outlets, USB ports, and premium bedding.
Seating by Fare Tier
| Fare Category | Standard Seat Selection | Extra Legroom / Choice | Lie-Flat Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver (Europe & Long-haul) | Paid add-on / Free at check-in | Paid add-on | Not available |
| Plus (Europe) | Complimentary standard | Paid add-on | Not available |
| Smart (Transatlantic) | Complimentary standard | Paid add-on | Not available |
| Advantage / Flex | Complimentary standard & choice | Discounted / Included | Not available |
| AerSpace (Europe) | Dedicated front row (middle free) | Included | Not available |
| Business Class | Not applicable | Not applicable | Complimentary selection |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Complimentary advance seat selection is included on Advantage, AerSpace, Flex, and Business Class tickets. For Saver, Plus, and Smart fares, advance seat selection is available for an extra fee; otherwise, a seat is assigned randomly for free at check-in.