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British Airways announced in a press release that you now can earn Avios with Duty Free shopping at London Heathrow airport. To take advantage of this new function, you must register and install the Dufry App and present it at checkout when purchasing at a World Duty Free shop in Heathrow. While there is no time limit on the offer, there are some restrictions on product types and number of purchases you can earn Avios on.
Here are the details for earning Avios on duty free purchases at Heathrow.
Earn British Airways Avios for Duty Free Shopping
Earning British Airways Avios on duty free shopping is straightforward and involves the following setup:
- Sign up for the Red By Dufry
- Download the Red by Dufry App.
- Enter your British Airways Executive Club details in the App.
- When shopping at a World Duty Free shop in Heathrow, present your app to be scanned at the checkout.
- You will earn 1 Avios per £1 spent (~$1.26 USD).
- The offer is valid across all Heathrow terminals, regardless of the airline you're flying.
- Allow up to 72 hours for the Avios earned to post to your account.
Related: Basics of the British Airways Avios Rewards Program
Eligible purchases and limits
The new partnership is subject to the following limits:
- You can only earn Avios on a maximum of five transactions daily and 30 per month.
- There's a maximum of 3,000 Avios per transaction.
In terms of excluded items, you can't earn Avios on the following items from the main World Duty Free store at Heathrow Terminal 2:
- Tobacco
- Tag Hauer
- The Macallan
- Bulgari & Hermes
Related: Do British Airways Avios Expire?
250 Avios Welcome Bonus
With this promotion, you can receive a 250 Avios bonus after your first purchase. You must register, link your account, and complete your first eligible transaction to earn the bonus.
Similar Offer for Iberia Plus Members
There is another identical version of this offer for Iberia Plus members traveling in Spain, found here. These travelers can earn 1 Avios per 1 euro spent at a World Duty Free shop in Spain.
Related: How to Register for an Iberia Plus Account
Our Take
If you are a regular duty free shopper, this new functionality is great news and an excellent way to boost your British Airways Avios balance. However, one thing to watch out for is pricing at duty free shops in the U.K., which don't tend to have the best prices. Often, you can find a better deal online or in another travel destination. These alternatives often provide better value, even when accounting for the lost Avios.
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