Aer Lingus AerClub
Estimated value: 1.4¢ per points
Aer Lingus AerClub uses Avios as its currency, shared with British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and Qatar Airways. Aer Lingus (EI) is a Oneworld member with a strong transatlantic operation from Dublin (DUB), connecting North American cities to Ireland and Europe. Avios can be pooled across the BA/IB/EI/QR Avios ecosystem. Key strengths: Aer Lingus flies Dublin–Boston, Dublin–New York (JFK), Dublin–Chicago, Dublin–Miami, and other US routes with competitive Avios pricing; Dublin often has favorable tax and fuel surcharge treatment vs. London Heathrow. Best for: travelers who want to visit Ireland or transit through Dublin to Europe with Avios-based redemptions.
Credit card programs that can transfer points to Aer Lingus AerClub
Co-Branded Credit Cards
1.4¢
per points (baseline)
AerClub Avios can be pooled with BA Executive Club Avios. Transfer Avios between programs or use them interchangeably for Aer Lingus or other Oneworld redemptions. Inbound transfers: - Amex Membership Rewards: 1:1 - Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 (via BA) - Citi ThankYou: 1:1 (premium) - Capital One: 1:1
Best Aer Lingus Avios redemptions: Transatlantic (Aer Lingus metal): - East Coast US → Dublin: typically 15,000 Avios economy, 50,000 Avios business (Aer Lingus Business) - MidWest/West Coast routes to Dublin: higher Avios cost Key advantage: Dublin connects to most major European cities via Aer Lingus and Oneworld partners. Dublin's US preclearance makes immigration faster on arrival home. Avios earned here can also be used for British Airways short-haul Europe flights. Compare pricing across BA/EI/QR for the best value on a given route.
US earning primarily through: - Bank transferable point transfers (Amex MR, Chase UR via BA, Citi TY) - Flying Aer Lingus revenue tickets - Aer Lingus credit cards (limited US issuance) Coordinate with BA Executive Club — BA Avios can be used directly for Aer Lingus flights, making BA Avios accumulation viable for Aer Lingus redemptions.