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What US airlines does Aer Lingus partner with?

United Airlines Aer Lingus partnership with United offers access to the United's domestic US network and Canada via our Chicago gateway.



As of 2026, Aer Lingus maintains a robust network of partnerships with major U.S. carriers, primarily through its membership in the International Airlines Group (IAG) and its deep ties with the Oneworld alliance. Its primary U.S. partner is American Airlines, allowing passengers to book seamless codeshare flights from across the United States to Dublin and Shannon, with frequent-flyer reciprocity for AAdvantage and AerClub members. Additionally, Aer Lingus has a long-standing partnership with JetBlue, which serves as a major feeder for Aer Lingus flights departing from East Coast hubs like New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS). While Aer Lingus is not a member of the Star Alliance, it maintains a unique "interline" relationship with United Airlines, primarily for baggage and connectivity, though this is less integrated than the American Airlines deal. For travelers in 2026, these partnerships mean you can often check your bags through from a regional U.S. airport like Pittsburgh or Raleigh-Durham all the way to Ireland, earning "Avios" (the common currency of IAG) along the way regardless of which metal you are flying.

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Aer Lingus (/???r 'l??g?s/ air LING-g?s; an anglicisation of the Irish aerloingeas [?e???'l??????s?], meaning air fleet) is the flag carrier of Ireland. Founded by the Irish Government, it was privatised between 2006 and 2015 and it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of International Airlines Group (IAG).

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As a founding member of Star Alliance, Lufthansa offers innumerable advantages in the world's biggest global network. Its regional strategy under the Lufthansa Regional brand connects Europe's regions with one another and with the world beyond. Bilateral partnerships augment and enhance the services portfolio.

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Delta is a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, which comprises over a dozen airlines worldwide. You can earn and redeem miles when you travel with a SkyTeam airline.

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