NEW: LeShuttle adopts Avios – collect and spend on Channel car crossings

This article is sponsored by LeShuttle

LeShuttle, the service for transporting passenger cars through the Channel Tunnel, has launched a new membership programme, Club LeShuttle.

The big news for HfP readers is that Club LeShuttle has adopted Avios as its loyalty currency, making it the first non-airline to do so.

It marks a genuine step-change in the use of Avios as a travel-based, rather than airline-based, points system.

Existing LeShuttle members will be automatically transferred to the new progamme and should already have been notified.

You can learn more about Club LeShuttle here.

How do you collect Avios with LeShuttle?

You need to be a member of Club LeShuttle in order to collect Avios, and you must be logged in to your account during booking.

You can also collect Avios if you book via the LeShuttle call centre, as long as you are a Club LeShuttle member.

You collect Avios at the following rates:

• For every £1 you spend on Day Trip & Overnight, Short Stay Saver, Standard and Standard Plus tickets you’ll collect three Avios

• For every £1 you spend on Short Stay Flexiplus and Flexiplus ticket bookings you’ll collect six Avios

This feels like a generous rate of return, especially on Flexiplus tickets.

There is no minimum or maximum spend to collect Avios. Both earning and redemption rates apply per vehicle, making this a good value option if you’re travelling with multiple passengers.

You will see your Avios in your account 30 days after you’ve completed your travel with LeShuttle.

The option to add your British Airways Club number will only show if you are logged in to a Club LeShuttle account. The box will show on the Confirmation Page once you have completed your booking.

You cannot store your British Airways Club membership details in your Club LeShuttle account profile at this time.

The system only accepts British Airways Club account numbers. If you are an Iberia Club, Finnair Plus, Qatar Airways Privilege Club or Loganair Loyalty member you will need to credit to British Airways Club first and transfer your Avios across.

How do you redeem Avios with LeShuttle?

As well as collecting Avios, you can redeem Avios for a LeShuttle voucher.

It’s a two stage process. You need to go to this page of avios.com and log in with your British Airways Club details.

You can then redeem for a voucher code in various denominations.

The redemption rate is approximately 1,000 Avios = £5 of LeShuttle credit.

Vouchers are valid for 12 months.

How do you use a LeShuttle voucher?

To book, go to the LeShuttle website and log in with your Club LeShuttle details.

Make your booking as usual. You will able to add your voucher code under the ‘Personal Details’ section.

For example, you could get your car—plus passengers and luggage—across to France for just 12,000 Avios. If you book a £59* ticket on the cheapest travel day, that’s all it takes to cover the cost. For a group of four, that works out to only 3,000 Avios per person. If your vehicle is large enough, you can bring up to nine people on a single fare, unlocking even greater value!

Are there any restrictions on using vouchers?

Avios vouchers can be spent on:

• All ticket types including Flexiplus
• Accessories – including roof rack, roof box, bike rack, caravan, trailer    

You cannot use a voucher to pay for:

• Insurance (Travel or Motor Breakdown cover)
• Pet travel (you can still book your vehicle using an Avios voucher, but the Pet supplement part must be paid with credit or debit card)
• Any creation or amendment  fees
• Any payments on the day of travel (for example on the day supplements, new tickets, accessories that haven’t been pre-booked).

Factor the restrictions in when considering how many vouchers to order.

IMPORTANT: Whilst you can redeem up to 10 Avios vouchers on one booking, the Avios website will only allow one LeShuttle voucher redemption per British Airways Club account per day. Make sure you order the correct voucher if you intend to book immediately.

What else does Club LeShuttle offer?

As well as letting you collect and spend Avios, Club LeShuttle members will also receive:

• access to special sales and discounts
• access to monthly competitions
• special partner offers
• the ability to store their passenger, vehicle and pet details for easy booking

As Club LeShuttle is free to join, there is no reason not to sign up.

What is LeShuttle?

For those not familiar with LeShuttle, it offers the fastest and most flexible way to take your car across the Channel to France.

This high-speed car passenger service runs through the Channel Tunnel, connecting Folkestone with Calais in just 35 minutes, making it the quickest way to cross by vehicle.

How does LeShuttle work?

• Simply drive your car onto the train and park in your designated area
• You remain with your vehicle throughout the trip, but you’re free to step out and stretch your legs
• If you’re travelling with pets, they stay with you for the entire journey

Find out more

You can learn about using Avios on LeShuttle on this page of its website.

If you are not already a Club LeShuttle member, you can sign up here. Remember that you must be a member to collect or spend Avios with LeShuttle.

*From £59 per car one way based on a mandatory return day/overnight ticket. Must be purchased as part of a return journey within 2 days and completed by midnight local time on the second calendar day. Tickets are available up to 29/06/25. Full terms and conditions can be found on the LeShuttle website.