Aer Lingus Business Class From 42K Points

If you’re looking for a trip to Europe in the next few months, Aer Lingus has business class award space for up to four people on a bunch of routes.


You can even find multiple flights on the same day from some airports if you need to book a larger group. A 20% transfer bonus can make this an even better booking. Plus, there’s space on Aer Lingus’ new Cleveland route!


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Now, let’s get into it!

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Straight To The Points


Routes:

  • BDL, BOS, CLE, EWR, IAD, JFK, PHL, YYZ - DUB

  • BOS, JFK - SNN


Operating airline: Aer Lingus

Class of service: Business class

Dates: December 2024 - January 2025 (Feb/Mar on select routes)

Seats available: 2 (up to 4)

Cabin layout: 1-1/2-2 (A321); 1-2-1/2-2-1 (A330)

Book with (per person, one-way):


*Alaska Mileage Plan:

  • BDL, BOS, CLE, EWR, IAD, JFK, PHL, YYZ - DUB: 45,000 Avios

  • BOS, JFK - SNN: 45,000 Avios


Aer Lingus AerClub:

  • Peak: 60,000 Avios

  • Off-peak: 50,000 Avios


British Airways Executive Club:

  • Peak: 60,000 Avios

  • Off-peak: 50,000 Avios


*United MileagePlus: 88,000 miles


*No Surcharges


Taxes/fees (per person, one-way):

  • From US: $5.60

    • Surcharges: ~$134

  • From YYZ: ~$55

    • Surcharges: ~$115

  • From DUB: ~$39

    • Surcharges: ~$130


Alaska Partner Booking Fee: $12.50 per direction


Bank transfer partners:

  • Alaska: Bilt, Marriott

  • Aer Lingus: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Marriott

  • British Airways: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi (via Qatar), Marriott

    • 20% Capital One transfer bonus

  • United MileagePlus: Bilt, Chase, Marriott


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Flight Experience


Aer Lingus’ Airbus A330 business class cabin is arranged in a 1-2-1/1-2-2 staggered layout. The throne seats provide the most space and storage. On the A321neo, you’ll find a 1-1/2-2 cabin layout similar to the older JetBlue Mint product. While only some seats will have direct aisle access, you’ll be guaranteed a lie-flat seat.

While the experience won't blow you away if you've flown some of the nicer business class products out there, this is still a solid way to fly to Europe!

Best Ways To Book


Avios: Great Rate + Cap One Transfer Bonus

If you book with Avios, 60,000/50,000 Avios (peak/off-peak) and you can transfer points to British Airways from Amex, Bilt, Capital One, and Chase. In a pinch, you can transfer Citi points to Qatar Airways and move the Avios to your BA account.


With the 20% Capital One transfer bonus to British Airways, this is an amazing way to book as you’d only need to transfer 50,000 or 42,000 points (peak/off-peak).

Given how easy it is to earn Avios, this will be the best option for many people.

Alaska Mileage Plan: Great Option With Bilt Points

Alaska miles are a great way to book from the east coast as you’ll only need 45,000 miles a one-way - plus, no surcharges. If you connect on Alaska, you can expect the award rate to increase because of the added flight distance.

How To Search


Here's how to run the search with Alaska:

  1. If you want to book a one-way, check "One-way"

  2. Check "Use miles"

  3. Enter your origin & destination

  4. Select your dates

  5. Select number of passengers

  6. Run the search

  7. Complete the booking


Before you transfer points, search with the airline program you’ll use to book.


Happy booking!