Summary Avios can be earned through Aer Lingus flights based on the ticket price in EUR, GBP, USD, or CAD. Earn Avios from partner airlines British Airways and United Airlines based on distance and booking code. Use co-branded credit cards to earn Avios and travel benefits, available for residents of Ireland and the US only.
AerClub is the loyalty program of Aer Lingus. It is one of several programs that use Avios as a loyalty currency. The other airlines to use Avios are one world member airlines British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, and Finnair plus Vueling.
Avios can be earned in many ways. The most obvious is from flying. All flights with Aer Lingus earn Avios based on the ticket price.
Avios can also be earned from flights with British Airways and, unusually, Star Alliance member United Airlines. There are also co-branded credit cards for the Irish and US markets and a comprehensive shopping portal offering earning opportunities. Earning Avios from Aer Lingus flights For members of AerClub, the most obvious way to earn Avios is from flights.
Avios are earned on all Aer Lingus flights based on the ticket price. AerClub is one of many loyalty programs that has moved to a revenue-based rather than distance-based earning system, at least for its own flights. These are generally seen as less rewarding, especially for economy class and low-priced tickets.
The Avios earned are based on the ticket price and currency as follows: 1 Euro (EUR) earns 3 Avios 1 British Pound (GBP) .