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Aer Lingus and AerClub

AerClub is the frequent flyer program for Aer Lingus. Like its sister airlines British Airways and Iberia it uses Avios as its reward currency.

You can find more information about spending your Avios with Aer Lingus for low-tax redemptions here.

Our review of the Bank of Ireland Avios credit card from Aer Lingus is here.

You can read more about AerClub on the Aer Lingus website here.

New Amex cashback offers with Aer Lingus and South African Airways

American Express has launched two new discount deals with airline partners. South African Airways is offering £75 cashback when you spend £750 or more on an SAA flight via their flysaa website. You .....

American Express has launched two new discount deals with airline partners. South African Airways is offering .....

by Rob Burgess7 comments

Review: the Aer Lingus lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 2

On Wednesday I reviewed the new Plaza Premium lounge in Heathrow Terminal 2.  On the same day, I also got the chance to review the other lounge in the main terminal – here is my review of the .....

On Wednesday I reviewed the new Plaza Premium lounge in Heathrow Terminal 2.  On the same day, I also got .....

by Rob Burgess13 comments

Plaza Premium lounge in Heathow Terminal 2 now available on Priority Pass

Next week I will be running a full review of the Plaza Premium lounge in the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow. I was lucky enough to be given a private tour last week. I was told at the time that they were .....

Next week I will be running a full review of the Plaza Premium lounge in the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow. I was .....

by Rob Burgess8 comments

Aer Lingus releases details of new lie-flat seats for your Avios redemptions

I reported back in April that the Aer Lingus CEO had told the media that the airline was planning to introduce lie-flat seating.  There was no further information given apart from a hint that San .....

I reported back in April that the Aer Lingus CEO had told the media that the airline was planning to introduce .....

by Rob Burgess39 comments

How to book low tax Avios redemption flights on Aer Lingus

One of the biggest issues with redeeming Avios for long-haul flights is the level of taxes and surcharges imposed by British Airways.  These usually run to around £500 per person in Club World and .....

One of the biggest issues with redeeming Avios for long-haul flights is the level of taxes and surcharges .....

by Rob Burgess13 comments

Aer Lingus introduces US immigration pre-clearance at Dublin for ALL flights

Aer Lingus redemptions to the United States are very popular amongst Head for Points readers.  There are two reasons for this. The first is that they charge SUBSTANTIALLY less tax than British .....

Aer Lingus redemptions to the United States are very popular amongst Head for Points readers.  There are two .....

by Rob Burgess25 comments

Good Aer Lingus flight sale – UK to USA in business class for £1,400

Aer Lingus has launched a raft of aggressive sales prices which may be worth a look. Remember that British Airways Executive Club Gold and Silver members get lounge access at Heathrow with Aer Lingus, .....

Aer Lingus has launched a raft of aggressive sales prices which may be worth a look. Remember that British .....

by Rob Burgess10 comments

Aer Lingus announces flights to San Francisco and Toronto

In what could be another great use of Avios points, Aer Lingus has announced new routes from Dublin to Toronto and San Francisco. San Francisco launches on April 1st, whilst Toronto launches on April .....

In what could be another great use of Avios points, Aer Lingus has announced new routes from Dublin to Toronto .....

by Rob Burgess17 comments

Heathrow's new Terminal 2 set to launch on 4th June 2014

Heathrow Airport has made a confident announcement that the new Terminal 2 will open on 4th June 2014. Having learnt lessons from the chaotic opening of Terminal 5, operations will be phased in over a .....

Heathrow Airport has made a confident announcement that the new Terminal 2 will open on 4th June 2014. Having .....

by Rob Burgess8 comments

“How can I use my Avios to fly direct from regional airports?”

Over Easter, I will be answering a number of the reader questions that were submitted via this article.  If you didn’t take part this time, don’t worry as I will be re-running this .....

Over Easter, I will be answering a number of the reader questions that were submitted via this article.  If .....

by Rob Burgess14 comments

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