The flights have been confirmed and i have eticket numbers and an aer lingus booking reference. The airline was founded in 1936 by the irish government but has since been privatized with headquarters at dublin airport. The gold circle club is an irish tradition all its own. Either way, gold circle members get to pass the time in between flights in aer lingus lounges. Flight ticket release dates 2020 moneysavingexpert. To use your avios on aer lingus, you need to call up british airways, which is becoming increasingly difficult at the moment, given the coronavirus crisis.
Originally posted by aer lingus gold circle members can now book system wide redemption flights with our new airline partner united airlines. Bottom line its always nice to see the transferable point currencies add additional transfer partners, and the ultimate rewards program did just that at the end of 2017. Check baggage policies and restrictions on the aer lingus website passengers are allowed to take onboard hand luggage of a max weight of 10kg for international flights and 7kg for regional flights. View flight timings, flight numbers, flight arrivals and departures, via routes and the days on which they operate. How many months in advance can i book on aer lingus. You can also use it to purchase on a wide array of brands which includes retail, car hire and hotels. Whether you travel a little or a lot, aerclub is designed to reward you for choosing to fly with us. Confusingly, there are two ways of booking an avios flight redemption on aer lingus. Where to credit where to credit aer lingus flights. Cheap aer lingus flights and tickets are also available to many other destinations. The only drawback is that you cannot access your reservation online until close to the departure date.
However, after joining iag it is expected that aer lingus will return to alliance in the nearest future. Cheap aer lingus flights aer lingus has launched a flash sale with up to 20% off on flights to europe like london, malaga, alicante and more. Founded on 15 april 1936, aer lingus flights commenced operations on 27 may 1936. Aer lingus aerclub avios redemptions head for points. The only flights you do not earn avios or tier points on are reward flights, agency discounted fares and industry discounted fares. Earn 500 minimum miles on flights shorter than 500 miles. Were aware of an online scam offering free aer lingus tickets. Founded on 15 april 1936, aer lingus is the secondlargest and the proud flag carrier airline of ireland.
Can i book jetblue flights using aer lingus points. Mar 30, 2017 today, we were joined by travel enthusiast and popular tv presenter, kathryn thomas, to officially launch aerclub, our new loyalty programme. Earn and spend miles when you make aer lingus reservations or reservations with their partner airlines. Or you can always go buck wild spending your points on retail purchases. Although no longer a part of any airline alliance, the airline does. Whether youre flying to the emerald isle or taking a trip to canada, aer lingus can get you there.
This aer lingus airlines flight schedule should give you a fair idea of their flights operating across the world. Search for flights with aer lingus or our aerclub airline partners british airways and iberia book your reward flight using your avios, plus taxes, fees and charges payable in cash feel like adding a seat, bag or priority boarding to your reward flight booking. Collecting avios and tier points on flights executive club. The agreement enables you to book flights through and all other aer lingus sales channels on a range of new services tofrom dublin, cork and shannon. As of 12282016, i was able to book iaddub roundtrip for 2017 offpeak dates aer lingus schedule using 26,000 avios plus taxes and fees by calling ba. The days of getting cheaper flights when booking return flights are long gone, particularly if you are flying short haul. Call aer lingus at 18004747424 or visit an aer lingus customer service agent on your day of departure. To make a booking with one of our airline partners using your gold circle points, please contact. You can purchase a flight using cash instead of reward miles. Only aer lingus and turkish air were under that amount. Aer lingus and british airways connection missed air travel. With its headquarters in dublin, the airline was initially founded by the government of ireland and was later taken on by international airlines group iag. Firstly, you cant search availability or book aer lingus tickets on. Aug 10, 2016 were aware of an online scam offering free aer lingus tickets.
Dec 14, 2015 aer lingus flights from north america to dublin or shannon cost 30,000 miles oneway in economy. By flying aer lingus to dublin from boston, new yorkjfk, newark hartford, or chicago, you can get a roundtrip economy flight for 26,000 avios,000 oneway. Aer lingus blog page 4 of 24 smart flies aer lingus. Aer lingus is of special interest if you are looking for economical transatlantic. By collecting avios, you can turn your flights and shopping into reward flights with aer lingus and aerclub airline partners. Founded in 1936, air lingus is the national flag carrier of ireland having its principal office at dublin airport. No miles will be earned for classes of service not listed above. Expedia is your onestop shop when looking for aer lingus reservations. Theyll be operated to our highest standards of customer service, quality and hospitality. Aer lingus flights from north america to dublin or shannon cost 30,000 miles oneway in economy. Although no longer a part of any airline alliance, the airline does have code share agreements with five other airlines. How to book avios flights on aer lingus aer lingus is a sister company to british airways since it was bought by iag, bas parent company, a few years ago. Access everything you need to know about your aerclub account. Apr 03, 2018 you can also book aer lingus flights on using mileageplus points.
Eis hub is at dublin airport, dublin and it has three operating bases belfastcity, cork and shannon. Another advantage to using united miles is booking nonstop flights from the west coast to ireland. If youd rather not deal with all of this, id recommend using an award booking service like the one run by milevalue even though theres a fee, its smaller than the fees youd pay if you. This leaves me with a 3 hour layover in chicago, and a 75 minute layover in dublin 11. You can make online flight booking with the aer lingus directly at their website or through travel portals as well. Aer lingus airline partners mileage plan alaska airlines. Aer lingus aerclub up to a 45% bonus when you buy avios until november 11 this purchase bonus is being advertised on aer lingus aerclub site but is essentially buying avios for the portion of the program which is where you go to redeem for aer lingus. Count me in as one who prefers to book directly through the airline.
That being said, a lot of irish start to go home to ireland just before dec 15 after that airfare goes up. Can i earn avios and tier credits if i book a flight but do not fly. Its focus city operations are at cork airport and shannon airport. Today, we were joined by travel enthusiast and popular tv presenter, kathryn thomas, to officially launch aerclub, our new loyalty programme. Press enter to expand the passenger selection menu. All you have to do is click on a link and pick your dates. Here you will find suggestions of great places to visit and all the information on how to get yourself there. Every time you buy a flight with aer lingus and our partner airlines you will.
The czech republics capital has a lot to offer yearround striking architecture, ancient castles, and delicious regional cuisine. Was issued boarding cards for both flights aer lingus and british airways. When is best time to book airfare to dublin for december 2017. Like its facebook page and sign up to its email for sales alerts. Aer lingus operates a frequent flyer program called aerclub to reward regular travellers. Where to credit shows you the number of miles you earn on any frequent flyer program. Dec 02, 2016 this is the first time ever that aer lingus awards have been bookable online with avios.
Apr 18, 2020 how to book avios flights on aer lingus aer lingus is a sister company to british airways since it was bought by iag, bas parent company, a few years ago. How to save tax on us avios redemptions by flying with aer lingus. The flight will require twice the number of miles around 30,000 each way, but. Spend your avios on reward flights with aer lingus and partner airlines or on hotel stays, car hire and travel experiences. Aer lingus makes airline simple and comfortable, as it should be, and they offer unbeatable rates on nationwide and worldwide travel. For your own information security, please dont click on any posts in your newsfeed similar to this one. The amount you collect depends on which airline you fly, how far you fly, the cabin you fly in, the type of ticket you hold and your executive club tier. If so can it be done online or do i have to call ba.
You can book your flights, hotel, an overall holiday, your car hire, organise a group booking or even buy a voucher for someone right here. Problem with flights booked with expedia air travel message. Aerclub is the first irish airline loyalty programme to give its members the opportunity to collect reward points not only by booking flights on the carrier and selected air partners, but also on nonair travel purchases from an extensive range of brands. Using avios to book aer lingus air travel forum tripadvisor.
Please select the number of cash tickets you would like. I was so disappointed when i received my ba 50,000 mile card and tried to book a flight from the u. Tickets for 25 october 2020 27 march 2021 released in april 2020 exact date tbc like its facebook page and sign up to its email for sales and ticket releases. Founded by the irish government, it was privatised between 2006 and 2015 and it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of international airlines group iag. This is the first time ever that aer lingus awards have been bookable online with avios. Aer lingus is a leading airline based in ireland and flying to destinations around the world. Welcome to aerclub, the aer lingus loyalty programme. Fly from the usa to ireland, britain and europe with us as well as find hotels and more. Following substantial investment, it has an impressive longhaul operation focused exclusively on the united states and canada. Plan and book your flights and travel with aer lingus here.
Aer lingus is the irish flagship airline, and the second largest irish airline after ryanair. Its easy to book aer lingus with united miles, as shows availability for aer lingusoperated flights. These flights will be operated by stobart air as aer lingus regional on our behalf. Simply contact us on your local aer lingus reservations number where the team will be happy to help you. As aer lingus are a partner of ba, does anyone know if avios points can be used to book aer lingus flights to other european countries. Aer lingus were aware of an online scam offering free. May 10, 2020 yes, you can book up to 330 days in advance. Previously, all aer lingus rewards were treated as peak date pricing in the same way as any other ba partner airline. You can also book aer lingus flights on using mileageplus points. Find the best frequent flyer program for aer lingus flights. Nov 04, 2018 aer lingus aerclub up to a 45% bonus when you buy avios until november 11 this purchase bonus is being advertised on aer lingus aerclub site but is essentially buying avios for the portion of the program which is where you go to redeem for aer lingus. You can travel to ireland, other countries in the united kingdom and beyond with aer lingus. Step inside a winter wonderland for pragues christmas markets.
Book your reward flight using your avios, plus taxes, fees and charges payable in cash feel like adding a seat, bag or priority boarding to your reward flight booking. Aer lingus has been flying passengers from its main hub and headquarter city of dublin as well as operating flights from shannon, belfast, cork, londonheathrow and london gatwick airports. You can also spend your avios on reward flights on. A beginners guide to using british airways avios the. Any other currencies will be rewarded based on the euro value 1 3 avios. Jan 27, 2018 as a result, id suggest relying on the avios website to search for aer lingus awards but then transferring points to british airways to actually book those flights. I found the flights on kayak, then called the airline where i purchased my tickets. How to book aer lingus award tickets with british airways. Be aware though that airlines may change their schedule between now and then. Checked baggage allowance shorthaul flights within europe passengers can bring a total of 29kgs 44lbs in checked baggage. If you book in advance this is to the advantage of the airline so prices will often be reduced, when reserving through ebookers you can compare all flights available for that date a long time beforehand and companies such as aer lingus will therefore offer reduced prices. Book aer lingus flights online search for aer lingus prices. I went to book a flight from edi to ork with aer arann and with two internet pages open was getting one with the flight available and on the other it wasnt. Can i use ba avios on aer lingus for a reward flight.
You can check whether your fare is a saver sale or promotional fare when booking on aerlingus. Why am i having trouble adding my aerclub membership number to my booking. Pay with avios to get money off the cost of any aer lingus flight when you book through. Air miles gold collectors are eligible to receive a 10% discount on a qualifying adult companion cash fare ticket when booked in the same transaction as a qualifying matching air miles flight redemption using reward miles. Powered by avios and designed to meet the needs of todays traveller, aerclub is aimed at everyone and offers greater rewards every time its members fly. Aer lingus is the former member of oneworld alliance airlines which was left on march 31st 2007 because of changing the companys status from airline company of full service to low cost. How to book inexpensive aer lingus award flights to ireland.
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