Collect Avios

Collect and spend Avios with Aer Lingus

About Aer Lingus

Founded in 1936, Aer Lingus is Ireland’s flag carrier. It’s part of International Airlines Group (IAG) and operates short-haul and long-haul services.

Dublin is Aer Lingus’ main hub, with flights across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, as well as routes to North America.

Routes include Dublin to London, Paris and Amsterdam, plus flights from Dublin to cities such as New York, Boston and Chicago.

How to collect Avios with Aer Lingus

When you book and fly with Aer Lingus, you can collect Avios on eligible flights which are added to your overall balance. This is how you do it.

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How can I collect Avios with Aer Lingus?
- To begin collecting Avios, join the Aer Lingus loyalty programme, AerClub, or sign in to your existing account before making a booking.
- Once signed in, complete your Aer Lingus booking as usual and include your membership number during the process.
- After the flight has been completed, eligible Avios are credited to your account automatically, typically within three working days after your departure date.
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How many Avios can you collect when you fly with Aer Lingus?
The total number of Avios you earn with Aer Lingus will vary depending on your booking details. Ticket price, cabin class and fare type can all influence how many Avios are awarded.

Each eligible Aer Lingus flight adds to your Avios balance, helping you build towards Reward Flights or upgrades.
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Where can you travel with Aer Lingus?
Aer Lingus operates flights throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, alongside long-haul routes connecting Ireland with North America.

Destinations include major European cities such as London, Paris and Amsterdam, as well as transatlantic services to locations including New York and Boston.

Book a flight with Aer Lingus now to start collecting Avios.

How to spend Avios with Aer Lingus

Once you’ve collected enough, you can then spend your Avios on Aer Lingus flights, either by booking a Reward Flight, part payment or upgrading your seat:

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Use your Avios on Reward Flights
Reward Flights allow you to use Avios instead of paying the full cash fare for a flight.

You can make these bookings across many different Aer Lingus routes, although exact availability will depend on travel dates and demand.

When redeeming Avios for Aer Lingus Reward Flights, you will normally still need to pay any applicable taxes, fees, and carrier charges. There’s also the option to use Avios as part payment, if your balance doesn’t cover the full Reward Flight, which still helps you save money on your trip.
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Upgrade your Aer Lingus flight with Avios
You can also use Avios to upgrade Aer Lingus bookings, provided the original ticket qualifies and upgrade seats are available on your flight.

Some transatlantic flights allow upgrades from Economy to Business when space permits. If an upgrade is available for your booking, you’ll typically see the option either while booking or later through Manage My Booking.