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British Airways and Avios

British Airways Club is the frequent-flyer program for British Airways.  It uses a reward currency called ‘Avios’. This article looks at what an Avios point is worth.

If you are new to collecting Avios, we suggest you start with the basics with our Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Avios.

If you are interested in earning Avios from credit cards, you should read this article comparing all the Avios-earning credit cards.

You can learn more about British Airways Club on the British Airways website here.

British Airways launches its final retro aircraft livery today

The 4th and final British Airways aircraft to be repainted as part of the 100th birthday celebrations is due to land at Heathrow this morning. There is a press launch but unfortunately we can’t .....

The 4th and final British Airways aircraft to be repainted as part of the 100th birthday celebrations is due .....

by Rob Burgess

Is it worth using Avios points for hotel room bookings?

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will learn something from it.  Click here to see the other “Avios Redemption .....

The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone .....

by Rob Burgess32 comments

British Airways launches a new route to Dammam in Saudi Arabia

Whilst probably not top of your Avios redemption wish list, British Airways has announced a new route to Dammam in Saudi Arabia.  This adds to the existing services to Riyadh and Jeddah. It is not a .....

Whilst probably not top of your Avios redemption wish list, British Airways has announced a new route to .....

by Rob Burgess

What is the cheapest way to buy Avios points?

What is the cheapest way of buying Avios points? The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I hope everyone will learn something from it.  Click .....

What is the cheapest way of buying Avios points? The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good .....

by Rob Burgess45 comments

The British Airways luxury sale has been extended

The current British Airways luxury sale has been extended by a week. BA is offering savings on both premium flights and holiday packages which include a First or Business Class flight. There are some .....

The current British Airways luxury sale has been extended by a week. BA is offering savings on both premium .....

by Rob Burgess

A quirk when you earn Avios flying with SriLankan Airlines

As a member of the oneworld alliance, you can earn Avios and British Airways Executive Club tier points when you fly with SriLankan Airlines.  You can also redeem Avios for their flights. A reader .....

As a member of the oneworld alliance, you can earn Avios and British Airways Executive Club tier points when .....

by Rob Burgess61 comments

British Airways releases four teaser photos of the new Club World seat

British Airways dropped four teaser images of the new Club World seat onto Instagram on Saturday. I’m not allowed to comment on them, but feel free to draw your own conclusions …. and and .....

British Airways dropped four teaser images of the new Club World seat onto Instagram on Saturday. I’m .....

by Rob Burgess85 comments

How do British Airways Executive Club Household Accounts work?

This article explains how and why you can create a household account in British Airways Executive Club. The “Avios Redemption University” series is a good starting point for beginners, although I .....

This article explains how and why you can create a household account in British Airways Executive Club. The .....

by Rob Burgess59 comments

Air Belgium to operate Toronto flights for British Airways

As British Airways continues to struggle with the reliability of Boeing 787 fleet, Air Belgium has been called up to take on additional routes. At present Air Belgium is operating certain Dubai .....

As British Airways continues to struggle with the reliability of Boeing 787 fleet, Air Belgium has been called .....

by Rob Burgess160 comments

James Hillier is to leave British Airways Executive Club

James Hillier, the man whose signature has probably adorned over one billion British Airways Executive Club emails over the years, is leaving the company this month. A lot of people don’t .....

James Hillier, the man whose signature has probably adorned over one billion British Airways Executive Club .....

by Rob Burgess164 comments

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