Travelers have many ways to earn British Airways Avios. For most people, using an Avios credit card or flying on British Airways or its partners will be the simplest.<\/p>\n
Other options, including transferable points programs and hotel partners, can also help you build your balance.<\/p>\n
Earn British Airways Avios by flying<\/span><\/h3>\nThe most straightforward way to earn British Airways Avios is to fly the airline itself or one of its many airline partners. You can fly to a good portion of the world from British Airways' hub in London or leverage Oneworld<\/a> and non-alliance partners to fly from almost anywhere.<\/p>\nIn late 2023, British Airways adopted a revenue-based Avios earning model<\/a> for its own flights. Gone are the days when you earned Avios based on the distance flown. It's now largely about how much you spend on your ticket.<\/p>\n![\"British](\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\")
Credit: Rama Laksono\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nOn British Airways-marketed flights, Blue members of the British Airways Club earn 6 Avios per qualifying \u00a31 spent (~$1.32). If you hold status, you'll earn the following:<\/p>\n
\n- Bronze members:<\/strong> 7 Avios per qualifying \u00a31 spent<\/li>\n
- Silver members:<\/strong> 8 Avios per qualifying \u00a31 spent<\/li>\n
- Gold members:<\/strong> 9 Avios per qualifying \u00a31 spent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Qualifying spending includes your fare, carrier-imposed charges, upgrades, paid seat selection, and additional baggage. Government and airport taxes and fees are not part of qualifying spending.<\/p>\n
When the fare paid isn't available, some tickets instead earn Avios based on the distance and cabin flown. British Airways Holidays bookings can also earn bonus Avios. Members earn 1 bonus Avios per $1 spent on flight-and-hotel or flight-and-car packages, as well as hotels, cars, and sightseeing booked separately or added to a flight booking.<\/p>\n
British Airways also has over a dozen partner airlines<\/a> that let you earn Avios when you fly. Not every partner uses the same earning method, so it's worth confirming your earning rate<\/a> before flying to avoid any surprises when the Avios post to your account.<\/p>\nCredit: Tim van der Kuip\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\nEarn Avios with credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\nAnother great way to earn Avios is by spending on various credit cards. The easiest way to accumulate British Airways Avios via credit card is by earning the welcome offer on the British Airways Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n \n \n British Airways Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n <\/div>\n Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n British Airways Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.<\/div>\n Annual Fee:<\/strong>$95<\/b><\/div>\n Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Highlights<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>The British Airways Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> Card is a great option for frequent flyers of British Airways and its partners. Cardholders earn 3 Avios per $1 on eligible British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia and LEVEL purchases, 2 Avios per $1 on hotel accommodations, and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases. A standout feature is the Travel Together Ticket, received after spending $30,000 annually, which offers a two-for-one deal on Avios bookings, or a 50% discount for solo travel. Additionally, the card offers up to $600 in reward flight statement credits per year, no foreign transaction fees, and 10% off British Airways flights from the US.<\/div>\n\n\n- Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.<\/li>
- Earn 3 Avios per $1 spent on purchases with British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and LEVEL.<\/li>
- Earn 2 Avios per $1 spent on hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel.<\/li>
- 10% off British Airways flights starting in the US when you book through the website provided in your welcome materials.<\/li>
- Every calendar year you make $30,000 in purchases on your British Airways Visa card, you'll earn a Travel Together Ticket good for two years.<\/li>
- Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel abroad.<\/li>
- Simply tap to pay with your contactless British Airways Visa Signature Card. Just look for the contactless symbol at checkout. It's fast, easy and secure!<\/li>
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In late 2023, British Airways adopted a revenue-based Avios earning model<\/a> for its own flights. Gone are the days when you earned Avios based on the distance flown. It's now largely about how much you spend on your ticket.<\/p>\n On British Airways-marketed flights, Blue members of the British Airways Club earn 6 Avios per qualifying \u00a31 spent (~$1.32). If you hold status, you'll earn the following:<\/p>\n Qualifying spending includes your fare, carrier-imposed charges, upgrades, paid seat selection, and additional baggage. Government and airport taxes and fees are not part of qualifying spending.<\/p>\n When the fare paid isn't available, some tickets instead earn Avios based on the distance and cabin flown. British Airways Holidays bookings can also earn bonus Avios. Members earn 1 bonus Avios per $1 spent on flight-and-hotel or flight-and-car packages, as well as hotels, cars, and sightseeing booked separately or added to a flight booking.<\/p>\n British Airways also has over a dozen partner airlines<\/a> that let you earn Avios when you fly. Not every partner uses the same earning method, so it's worth confirming your earning rate<\/a> before flying to avoid any surprises when the Avios post to your account.<\/p>\n Another great way to earn Avios is by spending on various credit cards. The easiest way to accumulate British Airways Avios via credit card is by earning the welcome offer on the British Airways Visa Signature\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"British](\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/British-Airways-A350-Rama-Laksono-Unsplash.jpg\")
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Earn Avios with credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n
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