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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.

Flybe is joining Avios – 13 key questions answered

I put out an extra article yesterday to cover the announcement that Flybe is abandoning its own reward scheme and will be awarding Avios points from Monday 27th October. Today I want to run through .....

I put out an extra article yesterday to cover the announcement that Flybe is abandoning its own reward scheme .....

by Rob Burgess16 comments

Is it worth redeeming Avios points on Flybe?

All three articles today look at different aspects of the new tie-up between Flybe and Avios which was announced yesterday. My main story today covers 13 key questions about the deal.  In this .....

All three articles today look at different aspects of the new tie-up between Flybe and Avios which was .....

by Rob Burgess6 comments

Earn 2,000 Avios per stay with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Last week I showed you how to get free ‘Loved’ status with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, guaranteeing you free breakfast and potentially other benefits on your stays. SLH is also an .....

Last week I showed you how to get free ‘Loved’ status with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, .....

by Rob Burgess9 comments

Ever heard of Jin Jiang J-Club? They are a new Avios partner

I have been travelling for 25 years.  I have been seriously interested in the world of miles and points for at least 15.  And yet, somehow, I have never come across Jin Jiang J-Club before. All .....

I have been travelling for 25 years.  I have been seriously interested in the world of miles and points for .....

by Rob Burgess2 comments

More British Airways route launches for Summer 2015

Last week I summarised the new route launches that British Airways is planning from Gatwick for Summer 2015. A couple of days ago, British Airways announced a number of new leisure routes from .....

Last week I summarised the new route launches that British Airways is planning from Gatwick for Summer 2015. A .....

by Rob Burgess30 comments

Review: British Airways A380 First Class, with photos

This is Part 2 of my review of British Airways A380 First Class. Yesterday I ran ahead of myself by showcasing the tasting menu that I had on the British Airways A380 recently in First Class flying .....

This is Part 2 of my review of British Airways A380 First Class. Yesterday I ran ahead of myself by showcasing .....

by Rob Burgess27 comments

The British Airways A380 First Class tasting menu in pictures

I promised to share a few photos from my flight to Los Angeles recently in First Class. It was the first time that I had flown a British Airways A380 although I have tried the Emirates and Singapore .....

I promised to share a few photos from my flight to Los Angeles recently in First Class. It was the first time .....

by Rob Burgess54 comments

British Airways increases short-haul heavy baggage charges

British Airways announced on Monday that it has, with immediate effect, increased the charges for ‘heavy baggage’ on short-haul flights.  There is also an increase in baggage charges for .....

British Airways announced on Monday that it has, with immediate effect, increased the charges for ‘heavy .....

by Rob Burgess23 comments

Get a 10% bonus on Starwood hotel transfers to Avios – is it worth it?

Every nine months or so, British Airways runs a co-ordinated promotion among all of the major hotel chains, offering a bonus of 25% for converting your points to Avios. The last UK outing for this .....

Every nine months or so, British Airways runs a co-ordinated promotion among all of the major hotel chains, .....

by Rob Burgess31 comments

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