Originally Posted by
irishguy28
Can you post a link to where you see that?
This is the story in BA's programme, and I would be surprised if it was different for EI. But, if it is - just store your Avios with BA and transfer one back and forth once every 36 months, and transfer amounts across to Aer Club as and when you want to redeem from within Aer Club.
Ah, my presumption is based on the AerClub graphic on the top of this page on the Wiki.
Anyway I gave it some thought - I think the wording is just a bit ambiguous (it's a graphic anyway) and it's more than likely that AerClub will keep the "if account is active, points will never expire" mantra that BAEC and IB has since forever. After all, AerClub is directly linked/partnered with the Avios Travel Rewards Programme (which Flybe also uses/partners, and Flybe Avios don't expire if it's active anyway), unlike the legacy programmes which IAG wants to sync on the IT-side to match with the Travel Rewards Programme.
EDIT:
From the Avios.com FAQ
Q: Can I merge/combine the Avios in my British Airways Executive Club, AerClub, Iberia and Avios accounts?
A: Avios collected through AerClub will automatically appear in your Avios account. (As we know)
From the Avios.com Terms and Conditions
Points expiry
C.5.1 If a Member has not earned or redeemed Points or purchased or transferred Points for 36 consecutive months, all Points that have accrued to that date will expire.
Seems like AerClub's going the same direction as BAEC and IB Plus, the Avios aren't gonna expire. ^