Aer Lingus Visa Signature

The Aer Lingus Visa Signature is mainly a way to rack up Avios for transatlantic trips to Ireland, with a 75,000-point welcome bonus after $5,000 in spend within three months and 3 points per dollar on Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Iberia flights. Its most distinctive perk is an economy companion ticket, but you only earn it by spending $30,000 on the card in a calendar year, which is a steep bar for most households. Day-to-day earning is thin: 2 points per dollar at hotels booked directly and 1 point everywhere else. For the $95 annual fee you also get 2,500 bonus Avios each anniversary, priority boarding on US to Ireland flights, a 10% discount on Aer Lingus flights to Europe booked through the cardmember site, and no foreign transaction fees. It makes sense for frequent Ireland travelers who can use the bonus well, but most people will find a flexible travel card more rewarding over time.