Hi everyone,
I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience flying with Aer Lingus? Do they allow a free extra baggage allowance for stoma products? I'm going away for 2 nights and traveling alone and don't want to have to bring hold luggage and a carry-on for my products, hoping to get away with just the 7 kg carry-on.
Thanks in advance for any info you might have :)
L
Hi, I'm usually flying internationally from Dublin to San Francisco and I never have any problems. I always have a backpack, a carry-on bag, and a camera bag!! And they never give me a hard time. For flights within Europe, you can probably have a carry-on and a backpack (personal bag). One trick... When I wear the backpack on my back, they don't even notice it!! You are allowed a carry-on and a personal bag, like a purse, but you could put all your Osto stuff, purse... the lot into a small backpack and if they ask, tell them it's medical.
You will get a pat-down if you go through a scan machine. They will have you rub your hand over the clothes covering the stoma and then swab your hand. It's not invasive and you don't need to expose anything, usually very quick and easy so don't be nervous. Coming here to San Francisco, I have to go through USA Customs and Security (TSA) in Dublin so it can be a challenge!! Have to go through Irish Border Security, scan, etc., and then a second time through American Border Security and customs, etc., and scanned a second time. The good part is when I get to San Francisco I just walk out the door!! No waiting or passport checks when arriving which is very nice. 😊
I hope you have a wonderful trip... don't eat much for about 2-3 hours before flying, that's my strategy but my flights are 13 to 16 hours!!! 🙂🌞. Aer Lingus is always cool to fly with.
Magoo 👍☘
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Hi, I'm usually flying internationally from Dublin to San Francisco and I never have any problems. I always have a backpack, a carry-on bag, and a camera bag!! And they never give me a hard time. For flights within Europe, you can probably have a carry-on and a backpack (personal bag). One trick... When I wear the backpack on my back, they don't even notice it!! You are allowed a carry-on and a personal bag, like a purse, but you could put all your Osto stuff, purse... the lot into a small backpack and if they ask, tell them it's medical.
You will get a pat-down if you go through a scan machine. They will have you rub your hand over the clothes covering the stoma and then swab your hand. It's not invasive and you don't need to expose anything, usually very quick and easy so don't be nervous. Coming here to San Francisco, I have to go through USA Customs and Security (TSA) in Dublin so it can be a challenge!! Have to go through Irish Border Security, scan, etc., and then a second time through American Border Security and customs, etc., and scanned a second time. The good part is when I get to San Francisco, I just walk out the door!! No waiting or passport checks when arriving, which is very nice. 😊
I hope you have a wonderful trip... don't eat much for about 2-3 hours before flying, that's my strategy but my flights are 13 to 16 hours!!! 🙂🌞. Aer Lingus is always cool to fly with.
Magoo 👍☘
Hi Lindbar,
I don't know anything specific about Aer Lingus. I travel for up to a week at a time. What works for me is a laptop zippered pocket where I carry supplies for 4 changes. Everything from bags, barriers, paper towels, and plastic bags. I have a few "hot packs" that get activated by a quick squeeze in the event I need to replace the appliance at a place that doesn't have a blow dryer. I usually get 4-7 days wear per pouch. This works for me. The case is small enough to fit in a side pocket of a backpack.
Safe travels,
SharkFan