Tag: British Airways (Club)

Chase Launches 20% Avios Transfer Bonus – Maximize for Flights to Hawaii, Europe, and the Maldives

Chase Launches 20% Avios Transfer Bonus – Maximize for Flights to Hawaii, Europe, and the Maldives

March 1, 2026 42

Chase just launched a new transfer bonus from Ultimate Rewards to British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, and Aer Lingus AerClub Avios and bank 20% bonus Avios. This Avios transfer bonus bonus unlocks exceptional deals, such as business class awards to Europe from 34k Chase points or Qatar Qsuite business class from 59k Chase points. Here are the important details and how to take advantage of this offer.

JT Genter & Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed byJT Genter

The Quirks of Upgrading British Airways Flights With Avios — And Whether It's Worth Doing

The Quirks of Upgrading British Airways Flights With Avios — And Whether It's Worth Doing

February 16, 2026 0

It's possible to upgrade British Airways cash fares to a higher cabin using Avios. We outline the process, the confusing formula used to price the upgrade, and whether it's worth it to use Avios this way.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed byToni Southam

The Best Ways to Avoid Paying High Fuel Surcharges When Booking Flights With Avios

The Best Ways to Avoid Paying High Fuel Surcharges When Booking Flights With Avios

February 15, 2026 40

Better known as fuel surcharges, finding out that an award flight in a premium cabin also requires you to pay $1,000 round-trip in additional fees can feel like a punch to the gut. British Airways is arguable the one carrier that is most well-known for these fees. Thankfully, there are a few ways to redeem Avios that avoid or reduce fuel surcharges to a more tolerable level.

Ian Snyder & Max Prosperi

Reviewed byAllie Johnson

How To Save up to $600 per Year on British Airways Avios Fuel Surcharges

How To Save up to $600 per Year on British Airways Avios Fuel Surcharges

February 9, 2026 49

The British Airways Visa Signature® Card offers up to $200 per flight (up to $600 per year) to cover fees and surcharges on eligible Avios award bookings. This benefit is can be quite valuable when you consider the hefty carrier-imposed surcharges that accompany Avios redemptions with British Airways. Here's how this benefit works.

Dan Miller & Max Prosperi

Reviewed byToni Southam

Boost Your Avios for Cheap Using British Airways Avios Booster

Boost Your Avios for Cheap Using British Airways Avios Booster

February 4, 2026 1

British Airways offers an interesting way to buy Avios. Travelers can "boost" any Avios post to their British Airways Club account in the past 30 days, and the rates are pretty good. Here's a look at whether it makes sense to buy Avios this way.

Sam Helmy & JT Genter

Reviewed byRyan Smith

British Airways Kills Off Beloved Flight Discount Program — Here’s How to Still Save on Flights

British Airways Kills Off Beloved Flight Discount Program — Here’s How to Still Save on Flights

February 3, 2026 3

For more than a decade, British Airways and the AARP have offered travelers a discount of up to $200 per person off qualifying British Airways flights. British Airways has confirmed to AwardWallet that this program has ended. But here are other ways you can still save on flights.

JT Genter

How To Earn British Airways Avios on Airbnb Stays and Experiences

How To Earn British Airways Avios on Airbnb Stays and Experiences

January 5, 2026 32

If you're booking Airbnb stays, you need to know about this partnership. British Airways Club members can earn 2X Avios spent on all Airbnb stays and Airbnb Experiences. Here's how to make a qualifying booking and maximize your earnings.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byJT Genter

You Can Now Book Short-Haul QantasLink Flights With British Airways Avios — Here Are the Rates

You Can Now Book Short-Haul QantasLink Flights With British Airways Avios — Here Are the Rates

December 30, 2025 0

Qantas is part of the Oneworld alliance, and it’s long been possible to book its flights through partners like British Airways. Now, it appears that QantasLink flights are bookable through British Airways as well. Here's what to know and the rates we're seeing.

Cameron Laufer

The Latest British Airways Avios Devaluation Is Live — Here's What the New Pricing Looks Like

The Latest British Airways Avios Devaluation Is Live — Here's What the New Pricing Looks Like

December 28, 2025 2

British Airways has increased both the number of Avios required for a redemption and the taxes and fees you'll pay on that redemption. While disappointing, it's not entirely surprising. Luckily, the price increase seems manageable, at least for now. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce & Cameron Laufer

Bilt’s New Real-Time Award Search Makes Comparing Redemptions Easier

Bilt’s New Real-Time Award Search Makes Comparing Redemptions Easier

December 24, 2025 0

Bilt just added an award flight search feature to the Bilt travel portal. When you search for a flight, you'll now be able to view the revenue fare, how many Bilt points you'd need to book through the portal, and how many points you'd need to transfer to an airline partner. As of now, this is available for British Airways and Iberia award flights, but it will hopefully roll out to more partners in 2026. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

British Airways Avios Expiration: How Long They Last — and How to Keep Them Alive

British Airways Avios Expiration: How Long They Last — and How to Keep Them Alive

December 21, 2025 52

Compared to many airlines, British Airways has a generous Avios expiration policy. This gives you longer-than-normal expiration deadlines, and there are plenty of ways to keep your BA Avios balance active. Here's all you need to know.

Sam Helmy

British Airways to Launch Free, High-Speed Wi-Fi in 2026 — Here’s How It Works Until Then

British Airways to Launch Free, High-Speed Wi-Fi in 2026 — Here’s How It Works Until Then

December 17, 2025 0

British Airways is the newest airline to announce a partnership with Starlink. As part of a $9.63 billion transformation program, the retrofit begin rolling out in 2026 and will provide passengers with high-speed Wi-Fi on flights worldwide. Here are the details we know so far.

Skye Class

Reviewed byAllie Johnson

You Can Now Earn American Airlines Miles and British Airways Avios on Select LEVEL Flights

You Can Now Earn American Airlines Miles and British Airways Avios on Select LEVEL Flights

December 5, 2025 1

You can now earn British Airways Avios and American Airlines miles on select flights operated by LEVEL, a low-cost long-haul airline operating flights to 7 hubs in the Americas from its base in Barcelona. Here's what you need to know about this change.

Harrison Pierce

Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities

Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities

November 3, 2025 3

Earning airline elite status doesn't have to be so hard. Many airlines offer customers easier routes to elite status. Whether through a status match, a fast track, or a challenge, earning airline elite status is within reach for even the most casual of travelers. Here's a look at the latest opportunities.

Senitra Horbrook & Skye Class

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

Transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways Club With a 20% Transfer Bonus

Transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways Club With a 20% Transfer Bonus

November 1, 2025 0

Capital One launched a brand-new transfer bonus to British Airways. Now through November 21, 2025, you will receive 20% bonus Avios when you transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways Club. Here are some great ways to put this transfer bonus to good use.

Sam Helmy & JT Genter

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

You Can Purchase British Airways Avios Through an Avios Subscription Plan — But Should You?

You Can Purchase British Airways Avios Through an Avios Subscription Plan — But Should You?

October 17, 2025 1

British Airways has an Avios subscription plan with four levels. It allows you to purchase between 20,000 and 200,000 Avios per year. With this promotion, U.K.-based members can effectively purchase Avios for as little as 0.99 pence apiece, and U.S.-based members may be able to do so for even less.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byAllie Johnson

How To Transfer Avios Between British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar, Finnair, Loganair & Vueling Accounts

How To Transfer Avios Between British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar, Finnair, Loganair & Vueling Accounts

October 12, 2025 21

You can now transfer Avios for free between all seven participating airlines: British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and Loganair. This flexibility adds a significant amount of value to all the programs. Not only can you use it to consolidate small balances into one account, but you can also transfer Avios into the account that will give you the best value for a specific award. Here's how.

Sam Helmy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed byJT Genter

One Week Only: Buy British Airways Avios With a 40% Bonus (1.64¢ Each)

One Week Only: Buy British Airways Avios With a 40% Bonus (1.64¢ Each)

September 11, 2025 58

British Airways just launched a flash sale for Club members to buy or gift Avios with a 40% bonus. Unlike most other airlines, British Airways rarely runs sales. So, let's show you where you can find value when buying Avios at this price. If you’re interested, you need to act fast, as this sale ends on September 17, 2025.

JT Genter & Andrew George Bradshaw

British Airways Unveils New Avios-Only Flights on Select Routes

British Airways Unveils New Avios-Only Flights on Select Routes

August 4, 2025 0

British Airways recently announced a new round of award-only flights. New Avios-only flights are offered on select routes, including routes from London to Cape Town, South Africa Here are the dates and pricing of these Avios-only flights.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byJT Genter

Act Fast: Save Up to 40% on British Airways Club Award Tickets Through July 23

Act Fast: Save Up to 40% on British Airways Club Award Tickets Through July 23

July 17, 2025 0

British Airways just launched a massive promotion with up to 40% off award flights. It looks like a solid deal at first glance, and there are actually some real savings on the table. But the booking window closes July 23, 2025, so you’ll need to move fast if you want to take advantage of it.

Sam Helmy

4 Loyalty Programs to Check Before Buying Domestic Flights

4 Loyalty Programs to Check Before Buying Domestic Flights

June 21, 2025 1

Getting sticker shock when checking award rates? Check these airline loyalty programs that let you book domestic flights on major U.S. airlines for fewer points. We break down which programs are worth it, how many points you will need to book a flight, and which credit card points you can transfer.

Allie Johnson

Reviewed byJT Genter

Get a 30% Bonus on Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus Avios

Get a 30% Bonus on Amex Membership Rewards Transfers to British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus Avios

June 2, 2025 11

American Express just launched a brand-new 30% transfer bonus to British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus. There are several great ways to redeem Avios, so this is an incredibly useful bonus. And it’ll be around for a while too, lasting until July 15, 2025. Here are some of the best ways to redeem your newly transferred points.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

British Airways Visa Signature® Card Review: Earn Valuable Rewards Even Without Going to England

British Airways Visa Signature® Card Review: Earn Valuable Rewards Even Without Going to England

May 27, 2025 2

You don’t need to fly to Europe frequently to get value from the British Airways Visa Signature® Card. This is a solid card that can make a lot of sense if you do happen to fly British Airways, but you can also use the Avios you'll earn with it to book flights with a wide range of Oneworld and non-alliance partners. Here's everything you need to know about this card.

Scott Sikes & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

Avios Peak and Off-Peak Calendars for British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus for 2025 (and 2026)

Avios Peak and Off-Peak Calendars for British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus for 2025 (and 2026)

April 30, 2025 2

British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus each set their own Avios peak and off-peak calendars. Knowing these dates can help you save Avios on flights. With free transfers between programs, travelers can book through the program offering the best award pricing. Here are the 2025 (and 2026) calendars.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byErik Paquet

British Airways Add Segment-Based Status Earnings, Temporary Bonus Tier Point Offer

British Airways Add Segment-Based Status Earnings, Temporary Bonus Tier Point Offer

February 21, 2025 0

British Airways announced two major tweaks to how tier points are earned when the airline switches to a revenue-based loyalty program on April 1, 2025. Here's how travelers will be able to earn British Airways elite status through segments and how to register for a temporary bonus Tier Point promotion.

Sam Helmy

Earn 20X Avios on Hotels & 15X on Car Rentals with British Airways – Book by Feb. 24

Earn 20X Avios on Hotels & 15X on Car Rentals with British Airways – Book by Feb. 24

February 14, 2025 0

British Airways Club has launched a double promotion, giving you 20X on Avios on hotel stays and 15X Avios on car rentals. The promotion is valid for bookings made through February 24, 2025. Here's everything you need to know in order to take advantage of these promotions.

Sam Helmy

British Airways Will Rebrand 'Executive Club' and Introduce Revenue-Based Tier Point Earning

British Airways Will Rebrand 'Executive Club' and Introduce Revenue-Based Tier Point Earning

December 30, 2024 1

On April 1, 2025, British Airways Executive Club will roll out a wide range of program changes that'll see the full-scale adoption of revenue-based earning, an overhaul of its elite status qualification requirements, a name change, and more. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed byJT Genter

Everything You Need to Know About the British Airways Award Seat Guarantee

Everything You Need to Know About the British Airways Award Seat Guarantee

December 21, 2024 1

British Airways offers a minimum award seat guarantee, giving members a minimum number of award seats on every flight depending on the route type. Here's an overview of this guarantee, including when British Airways

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

How To Earn, Use, and Unlock Significant Savings With the British Airways Travel Together Ticket

How To Earn, Use, and Unlock Significant Savings With the British Airways Travel Together Ticket

December 4, 2024 3

After spending $30,000 on the British Airways Visa Signature® Card, you'll unlock a Travel Together Ticket. Here's what you need to know about this companion ticket benefit and how it can translate into significant savings on premium cabin travel.

Max Prosperi

Reviewed byTyler Glatt

British Airways Unveils Brand-New A380 First Class Seat. Here's a First Look.

November 26, 2024 1

British Airways unveiled its newest first-class seat. The new seat is expected to launch in 2026 on the airline's Airbus A380 aircraft. Here are the first photos unveiled by British Airways and what we know about the product so far.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed byJT Genter