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Airline
Aer Lingus AerClub
Aer Lingus AerClub is the loyalty program of Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier and IAG sister to BA, Iberia, and Vueling. As of May 2026, Aer Lingus is NOT a oneworld member - it sits in the Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) with American, British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair, which produces transatlantic earn and tier-credit reciprocity but no formal alliance. The fleet runs roughly 50-55 aircraft (A320, A321neo, A321LR, A321XLR, plus A330 widebodies), and the A321XLR is enabling thinner US transatlantic routes from BOS, EWR, MIA, BDL, and beyond.
For US travelers, AerClub is an Avios program that inherits the IAG Combine My Avios family (BA, Iberia, Vueling, Finnair, Qatar, Loganair). Direct flexible-currency transfers are limited. Amex, Chase, Bilt, and Wells Fargo go in directly; Capital One and Citi do not. Capital One reaches AerClub via British Airways Club (Capital One transfers to BA at 1:1), then Combine My Avios into AerClub. Citi cannot route through BA, so Citi points go via Qatar Airways Privilege Club first, then Combine My Avios into AerClub. The headline value is the East Coast - Dublin city pair: 13,000 Avios one-way economy off-peak (20,000 peak) from BOS/JFK/EWR, with US Customs Preclearance at DUB making it the easiest US-Europe re-entry. Aer Lingus passes lower fuel surcharges than BA but more than Iberia on the same metal. Platinum and Concierge tiers also unlock a complimentary transatlantic upgrade benefit, subject to availability, the program's standout elite perk.
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Award chart
The actual numbers. Get your nerd on, memorize the cheap ones.
The cheat sheet.
AerClub uses a distance-based 6-zone chart with peak/off-peak dating. Sample one-way saver pricing on Aer Lingus metal as of May 2026:
| Route | Cabin | Avios |
|---|---|---|
| BOS / JFK / EWR-DUB | Economy off-peak | 13,000 |
| BOS / JFK / EWR-DUB | Business off-peak | 50,000-62,750 |
| Intra-Europe short-haul | Economy off-peak | 4,000-7,000 |
| Long-haul transatlantic | Business peak | 70,000-75,000 |
Check current pricing on aerlingus.com - peak/off-peak edges shift seasonally.
Sweet spots
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Sweet spots
Where your points punch above their weight.
Where this currency genuinely shines.
- Boston or New York to Dublin from 13,000 Avios in economy and 50,000 in business, off peak and one way, plus taxes and fees. Other gateways can price higher, so check your city first.
- US Preclearance at DUB - clear US Customs in Ireland before flying back to the US.
- Concierge tier: 4 transatlantic biz upgrades per year - genuinely valuable for a frequent transatlantic flyer.
- AerClub passes lower fuel surcharges than BA on the same metal (more than Iberia, less than BA).
- Citi gap - Citi ThankYou is the one major US flexible currency that does not transfer directly; route via Qatar Airways Privilege Club, then Combine My Avios into AerClub.
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Transfer in
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7 programs that transfer in.
Programs that transfer points or miles into Aer Lingus AerClub.
| From | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 1,000 MR = 1,000 Avios | |
| 1:1 | 1,000 UR = 1,000 Avios (AerClub) | |
| 1:1 | No transfer fee. AerClub Avios. | |
| 1:1 | No transfer fee. AerClub Avios. | |
| 1:1 | Avios family combine partner. Same value 1:1, no transfer fee, moves immediately. | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 100:30 | 100 Melia Rewards points = 30 Aer Lingus AerClub Avios. Same 100:30 ratio as other Avios-family programs. No transfer tax. |
Other ways to earn
Shopping, hotels, car rental and more — earning without a transfer.
2 partners that pay in miles.
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Other ways to earn
Shopping, hotels, car rental and more — earning without a transfer.
2 partners that pay in miles.
Ways to earn Aer Lingus AerClub miles without transferring bank points. Rates are as the program states them and can change without notice — check the partner before you book.
Car and taxi
| Partner | Earn rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Avis | 5 Avios per €1 spent | Add your AerClub number before you complete the booking. AerClub members also get a free additional driver per rental and 1,000 bonus Avios on a first Avis Preferred rental. Avios arrive within 8 weeks of the car coming back. |
| Budget | 2 Avios per €1 spent | Add your AerClub number before you complete the booking. Avios arrive within 8 weeks of the car coming back. |
Tier benefits
The status ladder. 4 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
4 status levels.
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Tier benefits
The status ladder. 4 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
4 status levels.
Silver
301 Tier Credits per membership year
- 25% Avios bonus
- AerClub check-in
- Fast Track at DUB / LHR / AMS
- Extra baggage
Platinum
601 Tier Credits per membership year
- 50% Avios bonus
- 1 transatlantic business-class upgrade per year
- Lounge access on AJB partners
- Priority boarding
Concierge
1,051 Tier Credits per membership year
- 75% Avios bonus
- 4 transatlantic business-class upgrades per year
- Dedicated concierge line
- First-class lounges via AJB partners
Lounge access
Where to vanish before takeoff. Your status (or ticket) opens which doors.
Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
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Lounge access
Where to vanish before takeoff. Your status (or ticket) opens which doors.
Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
Aer Lingus operates lounges at DUB and JFK Terminal 5 (partner-operated). Platinum and above get oneworld Sapphire-tier lounge access via AJB partners (AA / BA / Iberia / Finnair) on transatlantic routes. Concierge unlocks first-class lounges via AJB partners. There is no published Aer Lingus public day-pass program.
How to spend
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How to spend
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The smart-money plays.
- East Coast (BOS/JFK/EWR) to DUB economy from 13,000 Avios one-way off-peak - the headline US sweet spot.
- East Coast to DUB business at 50,000-62,750 Avios one-way - sharp value relative to other transatlantic options.
- Combine My Avios to pool balances across IAG family before redeeming on Aer Lingus metal.
- Concierge / Platinum transatlantic business upgrade certificates - the program's standout elite perk.
- AJB partner earning on AA / BA / Iberia / Finnair transatlantic.
Tips & quirks
Stopover rules, surcharges, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.
The fine print, decoded.
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Tips & quirks
Stopover rules, surcharges, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.
The fine print, decoded.
- Aer Lingus is NOT a oneworld member as of May 2026 - the program is non-aligned. AJB (Atlantic Joint Business) reciprocity with AA / BA / Iberia / Finnair is the practical equivalent on transatlantic routes only.
- AerClub is an Avios program - part of the Combine My Avios family (BA, Iberia, Vueling, Finnair, Qatar, Loganair).
- Citi ThankYou does NOT transfer directly to Aer Lingus: route Citi via Qatar Airways Privilege Club, then Combine My Avios into AerClub (Citi does not transfer to BA).
- Avios expire after 36 consecutive months with no earning, redeeming, or purchasing: AerClub membership terminates at the same time, and any qualifying activity resets the clock.
- Distance-based 6-zone chart with peak/off-peak dating - 4,000 Avios short-haul economy to 75,000 Avios long-haul business one-way.
- AerClub passes lower fuel surcharges than BA but more than Iberia on the same metal.
- A321XLR enabling thinner US transatlantic routes - BOS, EWR, MIA, BDL, and others.
- US Preclearance at DUB - clear US Customs in Ireland.
- No US co-brand card.
- Complimentary transatlantic upgrade for Platinum and Concierge (subject to availability): the standout elite perk. The official tier table publishes no annual count.
- Direct flexible-currency transfers in: Amex, Chase, Bilt, Wells Fargo. Capital One and Citi do NOT transfer directly (Capital One via BA Club then Combine My Avios; Citi via Qatar then Combine My Avios).
- No US federal excise tax on Amex MR transfers (foreign carrier).
- Reward Flight Calendar (avios.com): A tool on avios.com shows a month of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus award availability at a glance, filterable by cabin. It covers non-stop flights on those airlines only (not partners such as Qatar Airways), needs a login to a British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus account, and you finish the booking on the airline's own site.
Cards that earn into Aer Lingus AerClub
Cards that earn Aer Lingus AerClub directly, or that transfer into it from a flexible-currency program.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Aer Lingus AerClub Avios expire? Yes, Avios expire after 36 consecutive months with no earning, redeeming, or purchasing, and your AerClub membership terminates at the same time. Any qualifying activity resets the clock. Moving Avios between programs does not count as activity.
- Does Citi ThankYou transfer to Aer Lingus? No, Citi ThankYou does not transfer directly to Aer Lingus, and it cannot route through British Airways. Move Citi points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club first, then use Combine My Avios to bring them into AerClub.
- Does Capital One transfer to Aer Lingus? No, Capital One does not transfer directly to Aer Lingus. Capital One transfers to British Airways Club at 1:1, and from there Combine My Avios moves the Avios into AerClub.
- How many Avios is a one-way flight from the US East Coast to Dublin? Economy runs 13,000 Avios one-way off-peak (20,000 peak) from BOS, JFK, or EWR. Dublin also has US Customs Preclearance, which makes re-entry to the US simpler on the way home.
- Is Aer Lingus part of oneworld? No, Aer Lingus is not a oneworld member. It sits in the Atlantic Joint Business with American, British Airways, Iberia, and Finnair, which gives transatlantic reciprocity but no formal alliance membership.
- Does Aer Lingus elite status include upgrades? Yes, Platinum and Concierge tiers receive a complimentary transatlantic upgrade benefit, subject to availability. The official tier table does not publish an annual number of upgrades.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
Loyalty programs change rules, fees, transfer ratios, and award pricing all the time — sometimes without warning. We do our best to keep these pages current, but the program's own site is always the final word. Always confirm specifics directly with Aer Lingus AerClub before transferring miles or booking an award. Treat anything on this page as a starting point, not a guarantee. Crazy4Points is not responsible for actions taken based on information here — see our Terms of Service for full details.