Aer Lingus Credit card - pros and cons?
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That's if using the Avios for flights. If using for accommodation, they are worth only half that!
They’re terrible value for accommodation imo - same applies to earning them on hotel stays as well as redeeming them. There’s much better value in using an accommodation aggregator like hotels.com through the AerClub e-store to get both Avios and hotels.com reward nights.
I signed up for the Aer Lingus Credit Card at the end of last year, but I haven't used any benefit yet. However, we're due to take a family trip to Australia soon and I'm getting a little nervous about whether the Travel Insurance provided is sufficient. While we will travel out together, one of our number will leave a week early to fly from Australia to France for a (further !) holiday with friends. While in Oz, I'll be doing a lot of driving and have taken the full car insurance anyway. Previously for big trips I would usually have taken out specific destination trip insurance, so this is new to me.
I've see the comparison with VHI at the start of this thread, but has anyone used it in anger ? Or even an informed opinion would be welcome too.
I've see the comparison with VHI at the start of this thread, but has anyone used it in anger ? Or even an informed opinion would be welcome too.
I have the BOI Platinum Credit Card which has the same insurance policy and would have no concerns with traveling with just this cover
The last time we compared it with what was available elsewhere albeit a good few years ago, it was as good if not a better travel policy
I've only made one claim when we had to return home for a family emergency and found them great to deal with
As far as I'm aware once you pay for at least 50% of your holiday flights and accommodation all your and your families travel is covered
But as gurubob suggests double check the wording to make sure, if in doubt you can always give them a ring to confirm
The last time we compared it with what was available elsewhere albeit a good few years ago, it was as good if not a better travel policy
I've only made one claim when we had to return home for a family emergency and found them great to deal with
As far as I'm aware once you pay for at least 50% of your holiday flights and accommodation all your and your families travel is covered
But as gurubob suggests double check the wording to make sure, if in doubt you can always give them a ring to confirm
We have it and had Laya Travel Insurance at the same time, for an overlap period. Had to claim and submitted claims to both, with full disclosure to them. Turns out both policies were dealt with by AIG and claim was paid after a delay in records, caused by the airline.