Aer Lingus Avios are a valuable currency for travelers looking to save on future flights or enjoy upgrades with the Irish airline.
There are numerous ways to accumulate Avios, ranging from flying with Aer Lingus and its partners to credit cards, hotels, shopping, and rental cars.
Understanding the various methods to earn Avios can help you maximize your travel benefits and experience more for less.
You can earn 3 Avios per dollar/Euro spent on Aer Lingus flights Aer Lingus flights, excluding government taxes and any ancillaries like bags or seats. For example, a $500 flight would earn 1,500 Avios. Aer Lingus elite members earn extra Avios: Silver (25% bonus), Platinum (50% bonus), and Concierge (75% bonus). You can also earn Avios when flying on partner airlines British Airways and United Airlines based on the fare class and distance flown. An excellent way to earn a lot of Aer Lingus Avios is with the Chase Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card, which offers a welcome bonus of Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months.. The Aer Lingus also earns 3 Avios per dollar on purchases with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and LEVEL, 2 Avios per dollar on hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel, and 1 Avios per dollar on all other purchases. There are several options to transfer points directly to Aer Lingus: You can also indirectly transfer to another Avios airline (British Airways, Qatar Airways, and Iberia) and then transfer to Aer Lingus if both accounts have been set up for 90 days. These indirect transfer options include Online: Like most airlines, Aer Lingus has its own online shopping portal where you can earn Avios when click through their portal to earn rewards at hundreds of retailers, including Booking.com, Adidas, Apple, Nike, and more. In-Store: You can link your cards and earn Avios in-store at 10+ retailers. Kildare Village: Shopping at any of nine Kildare Villages in Europe can earn you 5 Avios for every €/£4. There are several options to collect Avios when staying at hotels: Avios Hotels: Book your hotel stay through Avios Hotels, and you’ll get 10 Avios for every €, but you will forgo any hotel points or elite benefits. Marriott Bonvoy: You can elect to earn Avios over Marriott Bonvoy points and earn up to 2 Avios per 1 USD spent. The Merrion Dublin: Get 2 Avios for every €1 you spend at The Merrion in the heart of Dublin, including overnight stays, bars, dining, and spa. Meliá Hotels & Resorts: Earn 3 Avios for every €1 spent in over 40 countries when you stay with Meliá Hotels & Resorts by transferring MeliáRewards points into Avios. Rental Cars: Earn earn 5 Avios per €1 spent on Avis car rentals and 2 Avios per per €1 spent on Budget car rentals when you book via Aer Lingus. Holidays: Book your vacation package via Aer Lingus and earn 1 Avios point for every €1. Heathrow Rewards: Collect Heathrow Rewards points when you shop, eat, drink, and park at Heathrow and convert them at a 1 to 1 rate to Avios. Lounge Pass: With over 600 VIP Airport Lounges available in more than 80 countries worldwide, escape the crowded terminals with Lounge Pass and collect 12 Avios per €1 spent. Surveys: You can earn free Avios by taking online surveys via Avios for Thoughts. Viator: Book an activity with Viator and earn 4 Avios for every €1 you spend with Viator.Flying with Aer Lingus
Flying with Partner Airlines
Aer Lingus Credit Card
Transfer Partners
Shopping
Hotels
Travel
Other Ways to Earn Avios
