Aer Lingus possibly fully joining Oneworld in Q2 2025
Oct 15, 2023, 7:48 pm
#76
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Makes you think that *British* Airways should not be “British” in name only. After all, it is not *London* Airways.
Nov 28, 2023, 12:37 am
#77
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Interesting to see that at the IAG Markets day, they are looking to achieve consistent elite tiers and cross airline recognition.
Perhaps that's a hint on AL returning to oneworld soon.
The consistency on elite tiers may be a great bonus for plat or concierge or a potential downgrade if the manner on how it is earned replicates BA.
Perhaps that's a hint on AL returning to oneworld soon.
The consistency on elite tiers may be a great bonus for plat or concierge or a potential downgrade if the manner on how it is earned replicates BA.
Nov 28, 2023, 2:33 am
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An Advantage fair with AL earns 40 tier points whereas the equivalent flex ticket with BA earns 20 tier points
An Aer Space fair with AL earns 50 tier points whereas the equivalent Club Europe ticket with BA earns 40 tier points
So the amount of flights required to earn Plat with AL under a BA earning model would be more or effectively more expensive to earn that status.
Nov 28, 2023, 3:44 am
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I expect you are correct that on a standalone basis EI status may be harder to achieve, but this ignores the current incompatibility of most flights in the respective IAG schemes. As a consequence I bump around Silver individually in both EI & BA FFPs, as I have almost no flights where I have a choice of what scheme to credit to.
For those who regularly fly other IAG airlines this could be a big potential benefit (although it would be hard to see it being possible without EI rejoining OneWorld).
For those who regularly fly other IAG airlines this could be a big potential benefit (although it would be hard to see it being possible without EI rejoining OneWorld).
Nov 28, 2023, 4:55 am
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It's also why (together with KL starting their own flights to DUB and then to ORK) I have almost completely abandoned EI, and totally abandoned BA (still working on getting rid of my Avios balance).
Last edited by irishguy28; Nov 28, 2023 at 5:17 am
Dec 5, 2023, 6:22 am
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A day late and a dollar short, but a small step in the right direction - Blogs reporting that American AAdvantage and Aer Lingus AerClub have finally added reciprocal mileage earning opportunities
More here, https://onemileatatime.com/news/amer...s-partnership/
More here, https://onemileatatime.com/news/amer...s-partnership/
Dec 5, 2023, 6:28 am
#83
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while Aer Lingus has been added as an earning partner on the AAdvantage site, starting today, there is still no mention of AA being an AerClub partner over on the EI/Aer Club website...
(And, in case it's not been noticed round these parts, we already know who will be the next oneworld member; no, I'm not talking about Oman Airways who were already on course for a 2024 entry; it's Hawaiian Airlines (via their acquisition by Alaska Airlines))
(And, in case it's not been noticed round these parts, we already know who will be the next oneworld member; no, I'm not talking about Oman Airways who were already on course for a 2024 entry; it's Hawaiian Airlines (via their acquisition by Alaska Airlines))
Dec 5, 2023, 6:43 am
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while Aer Lingus has been added as an earning partner on the AAdvantage site, starting today, there is still no mention of AA being an AerClub partner over on the EI/Aer Club website...
Dec 5, 2023, 8:05 am
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Dec 5, 2023, 8:36 am
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Yesterday, 3:53 pm
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EI currently have a live role on the website. “Loyalty Air Partner Manager” interesting job spec!
https://aerlingus-career.talent-soft...ager_1241.aspx
https://aerlingus-career.talent-soft...ager_1241.aspx