Aerlingus AerClub/Avios

Board Walker · 29-08-2023 09:37AM

Im platinum since 2019 because of extentions, ive 180 points now so i doubt ill hit the 300 so hopfully i get the soft landing.

Are Aer Lingus using a different lounge in Amsterdam while Aspire is being renovated? I tried to access the temporary lounge by D7 last week and i was told Aer lingus aren't using it.

Bogwoppit · 29-08-2023 10:54AM

Is there any way of knowing what lounges we can use in different airports?

titan18 · 29-08-2023 10:54AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121041293#Comment_121041293

This is just what the website says

Aspire Lounge (Closed for refurbishment until November 2023. Customers may use nearby Cafe Frames on presentation of loyalty card or email).

Not sure what that gets you though

thebiglad · 29-08-2023 11:05AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121041582#Comment_121041582

Its on their website, it has been known to be wrong but typically if you go to the lounge listed they'll tell where to go for the current partner lounge.

https://www.aerlingus.com/prepare/airport-information/airport-lounges/

Board Walker · 29-08-2023 02:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121041582#Comment_121041582

A the post below but be aware, not every destination has lounge access. Mainly the beach holiday destination places such as Mallorca, ibiza, Malaga.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121041583#Comment_121041583

I saw that but Frames said no and theres no EI logo on the board. I had forgot my wallet and was using apple pay so my Privium card was at home.

goingnowhere · 29-08-2023 03:37PM

If a lounge is not listed, there is no lounge. The list many years ago was much longer but the list is now focused on business heavy locations. If the website shows 'AerSpace' seating its a good indication there is a lounge available at both ends.

CDG is the biggest one missing currently, redevelopment of T1 CDG closed the Salon Iclare lounge and EI hasn't signed a deal with the new lounge operator in T1 CDG

Board Walker · 30-08-2023 11:06AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121042916#Comment_121042916

Looking forward to seeing the new Aspire in AMS. The ond one was brutal.

Still cant beat Privium.

Yggr of Asgard · 30-08-2023 12:05PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121045996#Comment_121045996

Rumor has the new Aspire is not going to be ready until January next year and the replacement Frames Café is a joke. There is typical a waitlist if you are not in business class or AerSpace for AerLingus. Plus, it's hot and crowded. There is also Cafe Flor nearer to the D departure gates where you can try your luck which is slightly better. But they usualy point your to Frames, but you can always try.

Privium is the choice for Amsterdam if you travel a few times a year through it, the fast track, the excellent lounge well worth the 245€.

And enrollment is back up.

Board Walker · 30-08-2023 12:55PM

I had the basic since 2019 but last year i upgraded and its well worth it. The lounge in Schengan area isnt great but the one before security and after by holland cafe are top class.

Board Walker · 07-09-2023 03:54PM

Can anyone tell me how many tier credits one gets for a return cork//dublin to amsterdam on Aer Space is?

Yggr of Asgard · 07-09-2023 06:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121081262#Comment_121081262

100, it's 50 each way.

Tiers and Benefits - Aer Lingus

fullstop · 17-09-2023 01:02PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121046235#Comment_121046235

Frames is absolutely crap. Could only locate one plug socket in the whole ‘lounge’, food was absolutely terrible too.

Is it just me, it has it become a lot more difficult to earn 15 tier credits on Saver fare this year? Every flight I have taken seems to only earn 7.5 credits.

Board Walker · 19-09-2023 09:03AM

The best money i ever invested in was Privium.

Dublinflyer · 22-09-2023 08:05AM

If I use my avios to pay for an Aer Lingus flight do I still get tier credits?

Noxegon · 22-09-2023 08:21AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121141551#Comment_121141551

No.

g0g · 22-09-2023 10:24AM

If Silver and flying with another carrier (e.g. Emirates) am I right saying no benefits apply at all?

Credits and Avios I know are a no, but can you still use Fasttrack or Dublin Lounge if not on Aer Lingus plane/ticket?

CoisFharraige · 22-09-2023 10:55AM

For the fourth time, I have had my request for using my return fares on Aer Credit card rejected. Travelling at the start of November, notorious for being the busiest time of the year...

Noxegon · 22-09-2023 12:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121142059#Comment_121142059

Yes, AerClub benefits only apply when you're taking an Aer Lingus flight.

goingnowhere · 22-09-2023 01:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121142723#Comment_121142723

Not 100% true, you typically need to be flying on a Aer Lingus operated service on a Aer Lingus issued ticket to avail but;

Lounge access at BA lounges at LHR apply at Platinum/Concierge level on tickets via LHR which involve both a BA and EI flight on the same ticket.

Benefits of course apply to any flight operating under franchise or charter agreement for EI (Emerald today, Stobart and Cityjet in the past)

25-09-2023 11:01AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121141596#Comment_121141596

Are you sure, any chance you misread the question and your reply is related to a reward flight and tiers (which you don’t get)?

@op my answer to your question based on experience is that yes you get tier points for a flight which you have paid for using your avios points, I have done so many times. Hope you didn’t do something based on @Noxegon misleading advice

Board Walker · 25-09-2023 01:48PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121153824#Comment_121153824

Only EI lounge ive actually been in was the one in LHR. lovely lounge but you can drink what ever you want but only eat cheese and crackers!

NewApproach · 25-09-2023 03:35PM

I am Concierge, is it possibly to request an upgrade on an EI operated TATL flight where the (economy) ticket wasn’t bought through AerLingus?

goingnowhere · 25-09-2023 09:06PM

If plated as a 053 Aer Lingus ticket then yes.

Rowley Birkin QC · 10-10-2023 04:30PM

Is there any way to see available Avios reward flight availability or do I have to search Departure & Arrival combinations ad nauseam on avios.com and hope it gets a hit?

VG31 · 10-10-2023 06:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121219189#Comment_121219189

https://www.expertflyer.com/ but it's not free.

Meself · 11-10-2023 05:59PM

Any idea how long it takes for Aer credit card spend to show up as Avios points ?

Its been over month now and still not showing up on transactions on Aer club app

L1011 · 11-10-2023 08:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121224907#Comment_121224907

Fortnight or so after the statement date. It may never show on the app but will on avios.com; and even there I suspect the date it turns up and the date it shows as valid are not the same thing.

My September statement has yet to post on avios.com, August posted September 7th, July posted August 8th and so on. I expect it'll appear within a day or two and have a date of the 6th or the 9th.

Same interval for getting the extra base points for EI purchases, that includes buy on board stuff.

Checking those dates has lead me to realise I've got a reasonable enough volume of Avios built up now - just under 74k and I have a biz class trip on another IAG airline to transfer points over from in a few weeks too. And I've no idea what to spend them on!

BigMoose · 12-10-2023 10:51AM

Just used a bunch of Avios to upgrade to business on the way back from ORD to DUB next week, assume I get the tier credits for the economy ticket I paid for? The website says I get the avios for economy but doesn't mention tier points. It also says there's a revival lounge in Dub - where's that and assume I can use it with such an upgrade?? I've oddly only flown EI business out of Dublin, not inbound.

Noxegon · 12-10-2023 01:14PM

It's in baggage reclaim - on the right hand wall as you enter from the passport control side. You will be able to use it with a Business Class boarding pass.

thebiglad · 12-10-2023 03:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121224907#Comment_121224907

Usually within 3 working days but this month still no sign and my statement date is 4th of month so slightly overdue now. Give it a few more days as presume must have IT issues.

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