Aer Lingus Avios expire 36 months after account inactivity, which can be extended by earning or redeeming at least one Avio. If you are inactive for a 36-month period, the Avios in the account will expire, and your account will be disabled.
Check out our ultimate guides on the best ways to earn Aer Lingus Avios, and the best ways to redeem Aer Lingus Avios to see how to extend your Avios.
Comparison of Mileage Expiration Policies
Below is a comparison of the mileage expiration policies of the major airline points programs to see how Aer Lingus compares to the competition.
| Airline | Expiration |
|---|---|
AeroMexico
|
Never |
Aer Lingus
|
36 Months after inactivity |
Air Canada (Aeroplan)
|
18 months after inactivity |
Air France (Flying Blue)
|
24 months after inactivity |
Alaska Airlines
|
24 months after inactivity |
American Airlines
|
24 months after inactivity |
ANA
|
36 months |
Asiana Airlines
|
10 years |
British Airways
|
36 months after inactivity |
Delta Air Lines
|
Never |
Emirates
|
3 years |
Etihad
|
18 months from inactivity |
EVA Air
|
36 months |
Iberia
|
36 months after inactivity |
Korean Air
|
10 years |
Lufthansa
|
36 months |
Qantas
|
18 months after inactivity |
Qatar Airways
|
36 months after inactivity |
Singapore Airlines
|
36 months |
Turkish Airlines
|
3 years |
United Airlines
|
Never |
Virgin Atlantic
|
Never |
