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Can you still fly with rifles as checked bags on Aer Lingus?

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  • 04-08-2023 8:46pm
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    ezra_
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    As above, can you fly with checked fire arms with Aer Lingus?

    I have done some years ago, but the website now seems to suggest that you can't.



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    tonysopprano
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    From the Aer Lingus website,

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    If you can do the job, do it. If you can't do the job, just teach it. If you really suck at it, just become a union executive or politician.



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    Sika98k
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    If you are flying to Europe I suggest Lufthansa. You ring their call centre after you book your ticket. Give them your reservation number. Answer a few questions and happy days.

    aer Lingus perform like a troupe of headless chickens when you appear with a firearm. 3 hours ? Check in doesn’t open until 2 hours before a flight.



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    Grizzly 45
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120944551#Comment_120944551

    Found both AL and LH good to deal with.£ hours ...Yeah right! Last time I had to drive to Dublin and was stuck on the M7 with a 3/4 hour traffic accident.I made it in at almost final boarding call time with the gun. Since they were expecting me,they cleared it and VIPed me express thru security as well with about five mins to spare from pushback.So given advance warning they are usually prepped to handle this situation.

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



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    Mellor
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120944735#Comment_120944735

    This has been my experience too. Be smart, advance notice and they’ll look after you. But rock up and pull out a firearm. Expect some apprehension. It’s not the norm after all.


    I once heard of a pro photographer. Who flew with a lot of gear. And used to put a starter pistol in his camera checked bag. Because it ensured it was much more carefully looked after.



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