Chase’s 20% Transfer Bonus Fuels the Deal (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Ireland – Chase Ultimate Rewards members gained access to nonstop flights to Dublin and Shannon for just 11,000 points each way after a 20% transfer bonus to Aer Lingus AerClub took effect this month.[1][2]
Chase’s 20% Transfer Bonus Fuels the Deal
Chase Ultimate Rewards launched the promotion on March 1, 2026, and it runs through March 31.[2] Cardholders receive 20 extra Avios for every 100 Chase points transferred to Aer Lingus AerClub, British Airways Executive Club, or Iberia Plus.[1] This boost turned the standard 13,000 Avios off-peak economy award into a 11,000-point Chase redemption after rounding.
Transfers process instantly in 1,000-point increments once accounts link through the Chase portal.[3] Eligible cards include the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, and Ink Business Preferred, while cash-back earners like Freedom Unlimited convert at 1 cent per point first. The bonus applies only during the window, so travelers checked availability before committing points, as reversals prove impossible.
Aer Lingus Delivers Transatlantic Value
Aer Lingus priced off-peak economy awards at 13,000 Avios plus about $123 in taxes and fees for qualifying U.S.-Ireland routes, which fall into zone 5 of its distance-based chart covering 3,001 to 4,000 miles.[4][1] Peak summer dates from June to August demand 20,000 Avios instead.
The chart supports one-way bookings on Aer Lingus metal and partners like British Airways or Iberia, though business class starts at 50,000 Avios off-peak for the same zones.[4] Off-peak periods span March to May and September to December, per Aer Lingus’ published calendar. Retail fares for similar seats began at $429 one way, highlighting the points efficiency.
Key U.S. Gateways to Dublin and Shannon
Aer Lingus operated nonstop service from 12 U.S. airports to Dublin Airport (DUB), with select flights to Shannon Airport (SNN).[1] Availability appeared for various dates in the off-peak windows.
- Boston Logan (BOS) to DUB or SNN
- Hartford Bradley (BDL) to DUB
- Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) to DUB
- Newark Liberty (EWR) to DUB
- Washington Dulles (IAD) to DUB
- Indianapolis (IND) to DUB
- New York JFK to DUB or SNN
- Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to DUB
- Nashville (BNA) to DUB
- Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to DUB
- Philadelphia (PHL) to DUB
- Pittsburgh (PIT) to DUB
Booking Process and Pro Tips
Travelers first searched award space using Seats.aero by filtering Alaska Airlines’ partner tool for North America-to-Europe directs on Aer Lingus, then confirmed on the AerClub site.[1] Booking occurred directly via Aer Lingus after transferring points.
Chase holders logged into Ultimate Rewards, selected Aer Lingus, input their AerClub number, and transferred the needed amount.[3] Experts advised verifying seats beforehand to avoid stranded points. Amex, Bilt, or Wells Fargo points also fed into AerClub at 1:1 without bonus, while Avios moved freely between programs.
Key Takeaways
This promotion positioned Ireland’s cliffs, castles, and pubs within reach for savvy points users, especially from new gateways like Pittsburgh.[1] As the bonus window closes soon, many eyed spring or fall escapes. What routes catch your eye for an Ireland adventure? Tell us in the comments.
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