The Chase Aer Lingus credit card earns British Airways Avios on all purchases and is available to individuals in the United States.
Rewards Rates
The Chase Aer Lingus Visa credit card accrues British Airways Avios for all purchases made on the card:
- Earn 3 Avios points for every dollar spent on Aer Lingus, Iberia, and British Airways flight purchases.
- Earn 2 Avios points for every dollar spent on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel.
- Earn 1 Avios point for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
Redeeming British Airways Avios
British Airways Avios is a valuable frequent flyer program currency that is best used when redeemed for award flights. Members can also combine Avios balances through the British Airways Household Account feature.
Since British Airways is part of the oneworld airline alliance, Avios can be redeemed for several desirable partner airlines, including options such as Qatar Airways QSuites, Japan Airlines business class, and Aer Lingus business class.
British Airways Avios can be transferred back and forth to the other frequent flyer programs at a 1:1 ratio:
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Finnair Plus
- Iberia Plus
- Aer Lingus AerClub
British Airways Avios can also be redeemed for air ticket upgrades, hotels, rental cars, and experiences, but these redemption options offer far less value than redeeming for flight award tickets.
Benefits
Chase Aer Lingus Visa cardholders who spend $30,000 USD in a calendar year will receive an economy companion ticket good for 12 months. This ticket can be used to add a companion on your next economy flight for no additional Avios.
Cardholders, and any authorized users on the account, are eligible for Priority Boarding on Aer Lingus flights departing from and returning to the US from Ireland, subject to availability.
Insurance Coverage
The Chase Aer Lingus Visa card offers four types of insurance coverage:
- Baggage delay insurance
- Lost luggage reimbursement
- Purchase protection
- Extended warranty protection
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