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British Airways and Avios

British Airways Executive 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.

In our Beginner’s Guide to Spending Avios, we look at how you can maximise the value you get from your Avios and how to avoid high taxes and charges on flights.

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 Executive Club on the British Airways website here.

Genuine last minute British Airways bargains as it launches #helloweekend

British Airways has launched a new promotion called “Hello Weekend”, although they are trying to be funky and are referring to it as #helloweekend! What they are doing, basically, is .....

British Airways has launched a new promotion called “Hello Weekend”, although they are trying to .....

by Rob Burgess

Use your Avios to enjoy a cheap ‘repositioning cruise’

Cruising does not fall under the usual remit of Head for Points – there are specialist sites and forums such as CruiseCritic dedicated to the subject if you are interested. However, Head for .....

Cruising does not fall under the usual remit of Head for Points – there are specialist sites and forums .....

by Rob Burgess

How to redeem your Avios on Air Malta

When the Avios scheme was launched in late 2011, avios.com brought in a range of new airline partners alongside BA, Iberia and American Airlines. As per this page, it is a little known fact that you .....

When the Avios scheme was launched in late 2011, avios.com brought in a range of new airline partners .....

by Rob Burgess

Win two British Airways flights to Menorca, plus three nights in a hotel

As part of the celebration of 10 years of flying from London City Airport, British Airways has launched another competition in conjunction with the London Evening Standard. This week, BA is giving .....

As part of the celebration of 10 years of flying from London City Airport, British Airways has launched .....

by Rob Burgess

Earning Avios for paying your council tax and other utilities

One of the joys that greeted me on our return from Dubai was our council tax bill for 2013/2014. Earning Avios or other points by paying your day-to-day bills is something which a lot of people .....

One of the joys that greeted me on our return from Dubai was our council tax bill for 2013/2014. Earning Avios .....

by Rob Burgess

50% bonus Avios via the BA e-store until 21st April

The British Airways Executive Club e-store is offering a 50% bonus when you use it for your shopping over the next 12 days. Full details can be found here. John Lewis and Apple Store jump out as being .....

The British Airways Executive Club e-store is offering a 50% bonus when you use it for your shopping over the .....

by Rob Burgess

British Airways releases pictures of the first A380 in full livery

Last month I posted about BA’s new promotional video, showing you what you can expect on its new A380’s. (The answer, unfortunately, is ‘not much’ …. at least, nothing .....

Last month I posted about BA’s new promotional video, showing you what you can expect on its new .....

by Rob Burgess

How to get 5,000+ extra Avios when applying for the Lloyds TSB Avios cards

Yesterday I wrote a long post about the new bonus on the Lloyds TSB Duo Avios credit cards.  You will get 15,000 Avios for taking out the free cards, and 20,000 Avios for the .....

Yesterday I wrote a long post about the new bonus on the Lloyds TSB Duo Avios credit cards.  You will get .....

by Rob Burgess

15,000-20,000 free Avios – a sign-up deal for Lloyds TSB Avios cards I recommend

Finally …. after, what, 6 months? …. the sign-up deal for the Lloyds TSB Duo Avios credit cards has been changed. They have, finally, got rid of the stupid deal which gave you a large pile .....

Finally …. after, what, 6 months? …. the sign-up deal for the Lloyds TSB Duo Avios credit cards .....

by Rob Burgess

“What is the best use of 13,000 Avios points?”

Over Easter, I will be answering a number of the reader questions that were submitted via this article. If you didn’t take part this time, don’t worry as I will be re-running this feature .....

Over Easter, I will be answering a number of the reader questions that were submitted via this article. If you .....

by Rob Burgess

“How can I use my Avios to fly direct from regional airports?”

Over Easter, I will be answering a number of the reader questions that were submitted via this article.  If you didn’t take part this time, don’t worry as I will be re-running this .....

Over Easter, I will be answering a number of the reader questions that were submitted via this article.  .....

by Rob Burgess

“How does the ‘free domestic flight on Avios redemptions’ work?”

Over Easter, I will be answering a number of the reader questions that were submitted via this article. If you didn’t take part this time, don’t worry as I will be re-running this feature .....

Over Easter, I will be answering a number of the reader questions that were submitted via this article. If you .....

by Rob Burgess

The earnings rate on the old bmi credit cards has been secretly increased

Yes, strange but true. According to this Flyertalk thread, the earning rate on the bmi credit cards, issued by MBNA, has been increased.  This is despite the fact that a) that you can no longer .....

Yes, strange but true. According to this Flyertalk thread, the earning rate on the bmi credit cards, issued by .....

by Rob Burgess

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