Summary AerClub offers elite status levels based on Tier Credits earned each year, leading to benefits like lounge access and upgrades. Elite status benefits are exclusive to Aer Lingus flights, not applicable to other airlines, making AerClub a strong loyalty program for Aer Lingus frequent flyers only. Higher elite levels in AerClub provide valuable perks like complimentary upgrades and a free companion ticket - better benefits than some other Avios programs.
AerClub is the loyalty program of Aer Lingus. It allows travelers to earn Avios from flights and other sources, and use these for free flights and upgrades. Like most airline loyalty programs, it also offers benefits for frequent travelers through several elite status levels.
Although there are ways to earn and spend Avios with other airlines (including all one world airlines), this will not apply to elite status benefits. These are only offered on Aer Lingus flights. Elite status with AerClub AerClub offers four increasing levels of status - Green (entry level), Silver, Platinum and Concierge.
Status is awarded based on the number of Tier Credits earned each year. These are awarded differently from Avios – which are used purely for free flights and other awards. The levels are as follows: Elite level Tier Credits required Green (entry-level) 0 to 300 Tier Credits Silver 301 to 600 Tier Credits Platinum 601 to 1050 Tier Credits Concierge 1051 and over Tier Credits How to earn Tier Credits Elite status is awarded base.