Points Frog guide
Aer Lingus AerClub vs Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.4¢ each against 1.3¢ for Aer Lingus AerClub Avios, 8% more per point. 50,000 come to about $700 against $650.
Values updated
| Measure | Aer Lingus AerClub | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club |
|---|---|---|
| Value per point | 1.3¢ | 1.4¢ |
| 10,000 worth | $130 | $140 |
| 50,000 worth | $650 | $700 |
| 100,000 worth | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| A great award | 1.56¢ or more a point | 1.68¢ or more a point |
| A poor award | under 1.17¢ a point | under 1.26¢ a point |
| Rewards currency | Avios | points |
| Run by | Aer Lingus | Virgin Atlantic |
| Ranked | 2 of 20, Europe10 of 102, airline miles | 1 of 20, Europe6 of 102, airline miles |
Values are Points Frog's estimates of one point redeemed for good, available awards, not cash-out or transfer rates. How we value points.
Aer Lingus AerClub
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Quick answers
Which is worth more, Aer Lingus AerClub or Virgin Atlantic Flying Club?
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points are worth more as of October 13, 2026: an estimated 1.4¢ each against 1.3¢ for Aer Lingus AerClub Avios, 8% more per point. 50,000 come to about $700 against $650.
How many Aer Lingus AerClub Avios equal 50,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points?
About 53,846. At 1.3¢ each, that many Avios match the $700 estimated for 50,000 points at 1.4¢. This compares value only; the programs do not exchange points at this rate.
Is a higher value per point always better?
No. A program worth less per point can still win if it earns more points per dollar or per flight, or if its awards fly where you want to go. Compare what you would earn on your own spending and the awards you would book before choosing between Aer Lingus AerClub and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Where do these values come from?
Points Frog's valuation catalog estimates what one point is worth when redeemed for good, available travel awards, in US cents. It is an editorial average, not a cash-out rate, and each program's page shows its dated valuation history.