BOOK NOW: BA launches four new ‘Avios only’ flights for August 2025

‘Avios only’ flights are back!

British Airways has released four short-haul flights for August 2025 where EVERY seat in both cabins is available for Avios redemption.

These flights only became bookable on Friday morning and no publicity has gone out, so you can jump in and take your pick.

Here are your options:

Ibiza, from London City

• Flying out on Friday 8th August at 14.45
• Flying back on Friday 15th August at 11.25

Palma de Mallorca, from London City

• Flying out on Friday 15th August at 15.00
• Flying back on Friday 22nd August at 11.00

Corfu, from Heathrow

• Flying out on Saturday 23rd August at 11.50
• Flying back on Friday 29th August at 16.30

Split, from Heathrow

• Flying out on Saturday 23rd August at 07.15
• Flying back on Friday 29th August at 14.15

How do you book Avios-only flights?

It is identical to booking any other Avios flight. Go to ba.com, search for Avios flights and these services will (if seats remain) show.

You can use Barclaycard upgrade vouchers or British Airways American Express 2-4-1 companion vouchers if you wish, and the usual cancellation rules (the lowest of £35 per person or the cash supplement paid) apply.

Be wary of booking Club Europe seats from London City, because the benefits are limited. There is no lounge at the airport (although you would get lounge access on your return), no fast track security and all seating is 2×2 so there is no empty middle seat. The key benefit is the meal and, as you’re sat in front of the emergency exit, more leg room.

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How to earn Avios from UK credit cards (January 2025)

As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Avios points from UK credit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses!

In February 2022, Barclaycard launched two exciting new Barclaycard Avios Mastercard cards with a bonus of up to 25,000 Avios. You can apply here.

You qualify for the bonus on these cards even if you have a British Airways American Express card:

Barclaycard Avios Plus Mastercard

Get 25,000 Avios for signing up and an upgrade voucher at £10,000 Read our full review

Barclaycard Avios Mastercard

Get 5,000 Avios for signing up and an upgrade voucher at £20,000 Read our full review

There are two official British Airways American Express cards with attractive sign-up bonuses:

British Airways American Express Premium Plus

30,000 Avios and the famous annual 2-4-1 voucher Read our full review

British Airways American Express

5,000 Avios for signing up and an Economy 2-4-1 voucher for spending £15,000 Read our full review

You can also get generous sign-up bonuses by applying for American Express cards which earn Membership Rewards points. These points convert at 1:1 into Avios.

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold

Your best beginner’s card – 20,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review

The Platinum Card from American Express

50,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

Run your own business?

We recommend Capital on Tap for limited companies. You earn 1 Avios per £1 which is impressive for a Visa card, and the standard card is FREE. Capital on Tap cards also have no FX fees.

Capital on Tap Visa

NO annual fee, NO FX fees and points worth 1 Avios per £1 Read our full review

Capital on Tap Pro Visa

10,500 points (=10,500 Avios) plus good benefits Read our full review

There is also a British Airways American Express card for small businesses:

British Airways American Express Accelerating Business

30,000 Avios sign-up bonus – plus annual bonuses of up to 30,000 Avios Read our full review

There are also generous bonuses on the two American Express Business cards, with the points converting at 1:1 into Avios. These cards are open to sole traders as well as limited companies.

American Express Business Platinum

50,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review

American Express Business Gold

20,000 points sign-up bonus and FREE for a year Read our full review

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Avios. This includes both personal and small business cards.