Aer Lingus Signature vs Southwest Performance Business
Aer Lingus Signature
$95/yr
6.5/10
VS
Southwest Performance Business
$299/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Aer Lingus Signature charges $95/yr with 1X base rewards. Southwest Performance Business charges $299/yr with 1X base rewards. Aer Lingus Signature offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Aer Lingus Signature
Lower annual fee ($95 vs $299)
Rewards Earning
Southwest Performance Business
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Statement Credits
Southwest Performance Business
$720 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Aer Lingus Signature wins for most people
The $204 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Southwest Performance Business wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
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Aer Lingus Signature
| Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling | 3.0X |
| Hotels | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Southwest Performance Business
| Southwest purchases | 4.0X |
| Hotel & car rental partners | 3.0X |
| Rideshare | 2.0X |
| Streaming services | 2.0X |
| Internet, cable, phone | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |