You Can Now Transfer Avios Between British Airways and Finnair. Here’s How. by Tyler Glatt May 21, 2024 2 One of the best aspects of Avios is that you can freely transfer Avios between airline loyalty accounts that use the currency. This lets you combine your Avios and redeem them with the program of your choice. Finnair recently adopted Avios and is rolling out the option to transfer Avios to other airlines, starting with British Airways Executive Club. Starting today, you can convert Finnair Plus Avios to British Airways Avios and vice versa. Here's how.
Earn 75,000 Bonus Avios With British Airways, Aer Lingus & Iberia by Ryan Smith June 9, 2025 41 The three Chase credit cards that earn Avios points are offering enticing welcome bonuses. Avios points use a unique pricing system that makes them a great choice for short, direct flights. Here's our full breakdown of the British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus card benefits to help you decide if one of them is right for you.
The 4 Best Uses of British Airways Avios on LATAM by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt April 30, 2024 2 One of British Airways' most slept-on partner airlines is LATAM. And part of what makes this partnership so valuable is the number of great sweet spots available on flights between the U.S. and both South America and the Caribbean. Here's a closer look at LATAM's partnership with British Airways, plus a dive into some of the best uses of Avios on LATAM flights.
British Airways Status Match: Get Oneworld Perks, Including AA Lounge Access by Tyler Glatt May 8, 2024 0 For the first time in a long time, a British Airways status match offer is open to residents in North America. Until May 7, 2024, U.S. and Canadian residents can match frequent flyer statuses to British Airways Executive Club. Here's what you need to know about Executive Club Silver and Gold status, plus how to take advantage of this offer.
How To Earn British Airways Avios on Airbnb Stays and Experiences by Sam Helmy June 23, 2025 30 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.
You Can Now Earn British Airways Tier Points on Aer Lingus Flights by Carissa Rawson April 6, 2024 0 Those with British Airways elite status will be happy to know that they can now earn Tier Points on Aer Lingus flights. This has been possible in the past only with codeshare flights; now, those booked directly with Aer Lingus will also qualify.
Extended: Earn Double Tier Points With British Airways Vacation Packages by Skye Class March 7, 2024 0 British Airways Club members have some good news: The ability to earn double tier points on vacation packages has been extended for another six months. Originally set to expire on December 31, 2024, this offer is now good through June 30, 2025. Here's how you can earn double tier points toward elite status through this offer.
British Airways Announces Overhaul to Tier Point Collection Years by Tyler Glatt February 5, 2024 0 If you're a Tier Point collector, this news is for you. British Airways is modifying the Tier Point collection period to simplify the Executive Club frequent flyer program. Starting in April 2024, British Airways will transition to a uniform status-qualifying year, doing away with the current system of unique collection year periods for every member. Here's a breakdown of what's new with the Tier Point collection year and how you can double dip during the transition period.
How To Save up to $600 per Year on British Airways Fuel Surcharges by Dan Miller and Skye Class January 31, 2024 47 The British Airways Visa Signature® Card offers up to $200 per flight and up to $600 per year to cover fees and surcharges on your Avios award bookings. That's a handy perk, considering the often-high surcharges on BA redemptions. Let us show you how this benefit works.
How To Avoid Paying High Fuel Surcharges When Booking Flights With Avios by Ian Snyder and Max Prosperi January 25, 2024 39 Few award travel frustrations match that of dealing with carrier-imposed surcharges. Better known as fuel surcharges, it hurts to take years to amass the required miles for a premium cabin redemption, only to be told it will cost $1,000+ in additional fees. Not to fear, there are some ways to use Avios that avoid or reduce fuel surcharges to a tolerable level.
British Airways Avios Plus Cash: Which Redemption Option Should You Pick? by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2024 0 The award price you see at first on British Airways' website isn't necessarily the price you'll have to pay. And depending on the number of Avios in your account — or your appetite for fuel surcharges — that could mean more Avios and less cash, or vice versa. Here's all you need to know about which option you should pick from the many Avios plus cash options for your next flight.
British Airways Hikes Avios Awards on American and Alaska — Here’s What to Know by Tyler Glatt December 12, 2023 4 British Airways just devalued partner awards on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines by up to 32%. This devaluation was unannounced, seemingly left for Executive Club members to discover on their next award bookings. Here's what we know about the higher pricing and new award chart.
You Can Now Earn Avios From Duty Free Shopping at London Heathrow by Sam Helmy November 30, 2023 0 British Airways announced you can now earn Avios when you shop at World Duty Free shops at London Heathrow. The new facility applies to all Heathrow terminals, regardless of the airline you are flying with. Here's how to earn Avios on these purchases.
Deal Alert: Qatar Airways Qsuite Availability From North America to Doha by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt November 16, 2023 0 Qatar Airways is showing excellent Qsuite award availability on its 12 routes between North America and its hub in Doha. Here's all you need to know about this rare availability to fly in arguably the world's best business class on points and miles.
British Airways Restricting Award Availability Released to Non-Avios Airline Partners by Sam Helmy November 9, 2023 1 British Airways confirmed that it's reducing the number of award seats offered to non-Avios partners like American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. In order to book the first batch of award availability, you're going to need to use Avios. That's good for travelers that have a flexible points strategy but bad for those locked into non-Avios programs.
Earn Double British Airways Avios on up to 10 Flights by Skye Class October 26, 2023 0 British Airways brought back its annual promotion to give Executive Club members double Avios on up to 10 flights before January 14, 2024, but you need to register and book before November 21, 2023. This is the perfect opportunity to see Hogmanay in Edinburgh or another European destination for the holidays.
Avis Promotion Offers 1,000 British Airways Avios by Skye Class October 23, 2023 0 British Airways Executive Club members have a new promotion for Avis rentals, offering 1,000 bonus Avios on a rental. There's no registration required, but you need to reserve by November 16 and complete the rental by December 15, 2023. Here's how to earn your bonus Avios.
Book British Airways Flights Now To Lock In Distance-Based Earnings by Sam Helmy October 12, 2023 0 British Airways will switch to a revenue-based Avios earning model starting October 18, 2023. For most people, the number of Avios you'll earn is going down, and it hits elites the hardest. Here's why you should book your flights now, before the changes kick in.
Earn 1,000 Bonus British Airways Avios for IHG Stays by Sam Helmy September 16, 2023 0 Through October 31, 2023, you can earn 1,000 bonus British Airways bonus Avios for IHG stays of two nights or more. To be eligible, you must be a member of both programs and set your earning preference with IHG to BA Avios. But is it worth it?
American Airlines To Add Revenue-Based Earnings on British Airways and Iberia by Carissa Rawson August 21, 2023 1 American Airlines will be changing how you earn miles with British Airways and Iberia starting October 18, 2023. Travel after this date will earn miles based on the fare you've paid rather than the distance you've flown, matching American's policy for its own flights.
British Airways Cuts Award Rates, Slashes Sweet Spots on Qatar. Here’s the Definitive New Award Chart. by JT Genter June 10, 2023 11 AwardWallet searches show that British Airways recently standardized its award prices for Qatar Airways flights. This mixed bag of changes saw some award rates drop by 50% while others soared up to 483%. Here's a breakdown of the changes, along with the definitive award charts for Qatar-operated flights booked using British Airways Avios.
You Can Now Redeem Avios Through British Airways Holidays. But Is It Worth It? by Sam Helmy March 5, 2023 1 This week, British Airways announced that you can now redeem Avios toward the cost of a British Airways holiday. When booking a holiday, you are presented with several options to pay a given amount of Aviso for a specific reduction in the cost of your vacation. But does it actually make sense to redeem your Avios this way? Let's crunch the numbers.
British Airways Slashes Fees to Share Avios With Another Member by Max Prosperi February 7, 2023 0 British Airways recently slashed the fees associated with sharing Avios with another member by up to 90%. Instead of potentially paying hundreds of dollars, you'll now pay a flat fee for transferring up to 27,000 Avios. However, you can still avoid these transfer fees entirely. Here are the tricks on how to do so.
British Airways Reduces Surcharges on Select Avios Award Redemptions by Max Prosperi January 7, 2023 3 British Airways just made a change to how you can redeem Avios for award travel. With this change, it just became much easier to avoid the airline's outrageous carrier-imposed fees and surcharges. Here's what travelers need to know about the changes made to the Reward Flight Saver option.
American Airlines, British Airways Open Three New Premium Lounges at New York-JFK by Max Prosperi December 7, 2022 1 American Airlines and British Airways now operate at New York-JFK under one roof. With the two airlines having co-located at Terminal 8, sweeping changes have been made to the premium travel experience, including lounges. Here is what travelers need to know about the three joint premium lounges.
Earn Avios on Uber Rides, Get 250 Bonus Avios for Linking Accounts by Skye Class November 9, 2022 8 Quite a few rewards programs are teaming up with rideshare apps. The newest partnership is between British Airways and Uber. Executive Club members can earn 250 bonus Avios just for linking Uber to their Executive Club account. Later this month, members will also be able to earn Avios on every Uber ride.
British Airways & Iberia Move To Revenue-Based Avios Earning by Sam Helmy November 3, 2022 5 In an email to its members and a press release, Iberia announced that it is moving to a revenue-based system of Avios earnings effective immediately. In the same announcement, Iberia's partner British Airways also announced that it will move to revenue-based Avios earnings in 2023.
Purchase British Airways Avios Through New Avios Subscription Plan by Sam Helmy October 12, 2022 1 British Airways launched a new subscription plan to purchase Avios. The new plan has four levels allowing you to purchase between 20,000 and 200,000 Avios per year. With this promotion, you can effectively purchase Avios for less than one cent apiece - but only if your account is registered in the U.K.
