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Do you want to know how British Airways Executive Club and the Avios scheme work? Our ‘BA Q&A’ series covers 195 key questions you may have, along with the answers.
We cover everything from seating questions and whether you have to pay to reserve a seat to the basics of British Airways Executive Club and the benefits you’ll receive as Bronze, Silver, Gold and even Gold Guest List member.
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What are British Airways tier points? You may be confused by the two different point systems that British Airways Executive Club operates. In this article we’ll look at what tier points are and .....
What are British Airways tier points? You may be confused by the two different point systems that British .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
In this article I want to look at how you can earn Avios points from Uber rides. This new partnership launched in late 2022 and has one good feature – once you’ve set it up, you can forget .....
In this article I want to look at how you can earn Avios points from Uber rides. This new partnership launched .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
Is it better earning Avios or hotel points from hotel stays? In this article we’ll look at whether you’re better off collecting Avios on hotel stays or sticking with the hotel’s own .....
Is it better earning Avios or hotel points from hotel stays? In this article we’ll look at whether .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
In this article I want to look at what the baggage or luggage allowance is for Gold members of British Airways Executive Club. This is the baggage rule for British Airways Gold members: The only .....
In this article I want to look at what the baggage or luggage allowance is for Gold members of British Airways .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
When Qatar Airways Privilege Club started using Avios as its rewards currency in 2022, it became the fifth loyalty programme to adopt Avios. The others are British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, .....
When Qatar Airways Privilege Club started using Avios as its rewards currency in 2022, it became the fifth .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
Do you earn extra Avios if you book with BA Holidays? BA Holidays are packaged by British Airways and normally include flights, car rental and sometimes hotel bookings. In this article .....
Do you earn extra Avios if you book with BA Holidays? BA Holidays are packaged by British Airways and normally .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
British Airways offers a variety of ways of earning Avios. In this article we’ll look at how you can earn Avios by buying wine. For many years British Airways had a partnership with Laithwaites, .....
British Airways offers a variety of ways of earning Avios. In this article we’ll look at how you can .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
Back in 2019, British Airways partnered with Airbnb to offer Avios with each stay you book. This sits – literally – alongside BA’s existing hotel partners on this page of .....
Back in 2019, British Airways partnered with Airbnb to offer Avios with each stay you book. This sits .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
A question I am often asked is whether you can use Cathay Pacific lounges if you have a British Airways Gold, Silver or Bronze status card – especially their excellent lounges in London .....
A question I am often asked is whether you can use Cathay Pacific lounges if you have a British Airways Gold, .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
A question I am occasionally asked is whether you can use Malaysia Airlines lounges if you have a British Airways Executive Club Gold, Silver or Bronze status card. Lounge access is one of the perks .....
A question I am occasionally asked is whether you can use Malaysia Airlines lounges if you have a British .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
One of the most common questions I receive via email from new readers is whether they can use Avios points to fly on Virgin Atlantic? The simple answer is ‘No’. Virgin Atlantic is not an .....
One of the most common questions I receive via email from new readers is whether they can use Avios points to .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
Most people know that you can earn Avios by flying with British Airways or its partners. In this article we will look at ways you can earn Avios by shopping online, via the Avios eStore. The good news .....
Most people know that you can earn Avios by flying with British Airways or its partners. In this article we .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
A question I am often asked is whether you can use Qantas lounges if you have a British Airways Gold, Silver or Bronze status card. Lounge access is one of the perks that many people aspire too .....
A question I am often asked is whether you can use Qantas lounges if you have a British Airways Gold, .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
In this article I want to look at where you can fly from Glasgow Airport using Avios points. This article only looks at non-stop flights. If you are prepared to change in Heathrow, you can .....
In this article I want to look at where you can fly from Glasgow Airport using Avios points. This article only .....
1 Feb 20241 February 2024
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