[cliff7080]

Aer Lingus web site says that the RECOMMENDED check in time for flights outside Europe is 3hrs 30 minutes and that Check in CLOSES 45 minutes before flight time. Exactly how many minutes before flight time did you actually attempt to CHECK IN? Not what time you "ARRIVED" at the airport?

[one_step_beyond]

It mentions for flights travelling outside of Europe in regards to check-in for economy class flights "Long-haul routes (Depart or arrive outside Europe) 75 mins before departure* 3.5 hours before departure", if you had a business class it states 'Check-in for Business Class on all long-haul flights closes 60 minutes prior to departure.'

So basically if you had an economy class ticket and tried to check in 70 minutes prior to your original flight the airline were within their right to refuse this request for check-in and boarding.

If you had a business class seat I suggest that you complain to Aer Lingus Customer Relations.

[cliff7080]

How come its always the frequent flier with a "million miles" who is the one that shows up the airport barely an hour before departure on an International flight and then can't understand why they deny him boarding?