Aer Lingus
Our partnership with Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus is the Irish flag carrier, founded in 1936. It operates flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Manchester and Knock to Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and the Caribbean.
Earn miles
You can earn AAdvantage® miles when you fly on Aer Lingus marketed and operated flights and Aer Lingus codeshare flights operated by American Airlines. Flights operated by Aer Lingus affiliate airline Emerald will also be eligible to earn AAdvantage® miles.
Here's how:
- Buy an eligible published fare ticket in an eligible booking code
- Fly an eligible route
When you earn eligible AAdvantage® miles for travel on Aer Lingus, you’ll also earn Loyalty Points that count toward AAdvantage® status.
Learn more about Loyalty Points
Calculating miles based on ticket price
For travel on Aer Lingus marketed and operated flights, miles are earned based on ticket price (includes base fare plus carrier-imposed fees; excludes government-imposed taxes and fees). The more you spend, and the higher your AAdvantage® status, the more you'll earn.
- AAdvantage® member – 5 miles for every U.S. dollar
- AAdvantage Gold® member – 40% bonus
- AAdvantage Platinum® member – 60% bonus
- AAdvantage Platinum Pro® member – 80% bonus
- AAdvantage Executive Platinum® member – 120% bonus
| Cabin | Purchased fares booked in | Loyalty Points |
|---|---|---|
| Business | J, C, D, I, R | available |
| Economy | Y, B, H, K, L, M, N, S, V, G, O, Q, F, Z, A | available |
If the booking code for the ticket you buy isn’t listed in the tables, you won’t earn AAdvantage® miles or Loyalty Points.
Travel ticketed as an American Airlines marketed flight (having a flight number beginning with 'AA') and operated by Aer Lingus will earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points according to the American mileage accrual chart.
AAdvantage® status benefits
For travel on or after November 19, 2024, you can earn Loyalty Points toward AAdvantage® status on your trip with Aer Lingus. Plus, enjoy additional benefits when traveling as an AAdvantage® status member.
| Benefits | AAdvantage Gold® | AAdvantage Platinum® | AAdvantage Platinum Pro® | AAdvantage Executive Platinum® |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority check-in* | available | available | available | available |
| Fast Track security* | – | available | available | available |
| Priority boarding* | available | available | available | available |
| Lounge access* (+1 guest) | – | available | available | available |
| Free checked bags** | – | 1 (Economy Class only) | 1 | 1 |
| AAdvantage® status bonus | available | available | available | available |
AAdvantage® members may be required to show their AAdvantage® status card on the American app to receive status benefits when traveling on Aer Lingus.
*Subject to availability. Fast Track security locations include Dublin (DUB), London Heathrow (LHR), Shannon (SNN) and Amsterdam (AMS).
**In addition to fare allowance. AAdvantage Platinum Pro® and AAdvantage Executive Platinum® extra bag allowance not applicable in First Class cabins. Excludes Basic Economy and Aer Lingus Saver fares. Visit the Aer Lingus baggage allowance page for more information.
Lounges
Access Aer Lingus lounges if you’re departing, arriving or connecting on a transatlantic* Aer Lingus flight. Visit their website for a list of lounges.
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*Excludes flights to / from the Caribbean.
Redeem miles
Coming soon: You'll be able to use AAdvantage® miles to book award travel on Aer Lingus.