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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.

All six avios.com sale offers revealed early

My earlier article today said that the first avios.com sale offer would be revealed at lunchtime.  However, you don’t need to wait, as I have them all for you here! These are the headlines .....

My earlier article today said that the first avios.com sale offer would be revealed at lunchtime.  However, .....

by Rob Burgess139 comments

Good British Airways Club World business class fares from Amsterdam

The British Airways Winter sale is now on.  Whilst most people focus on the deals available from the UK, there are actually some pretty impressive bargains available from European gateways. Reader .....

The British Airways Winter sale is now on.  Whilst most people focus on the deals available from the UK, .....

by Rob Burgess22 comments

British Airways increases Sao Paulo flights from September 2014

As new aircraft continue to arrive, British Airways has announced an increase in frequency to Sao Paulo, a popular long-haul option. From 7 September 2014, there will be an additional three flights .....

As new aircraft continue to arrive, British Airways has announced an increase in frequency to Sao Paulo, a .....

by Rob Burgess4 comments

Is Lloyds Avios Rewards now the best credit card for FX spend?

The Lloyds Avios Rewards credit card was a game-changer when it launched in October.  For the first time, we had a credit which offered NO FOREIGN EXCHANGE FEE – AND gave you Avios points for .....

The Lloyds Avios Rewards credit card was a game-changer when it launched in October.  For the first time, we .....

by Rob Burgess34 comments

New Avios redemption opportunity – Thomas Cook Sport

A new partner has popped up on the avios.com website – Thomas Cook Sport. Thomas Cook Sport is described as Europe’s leading sport travel company.  They are, for instance, the official .....

A new partner has popped up on the avios.com website – Thomas Cook Sport. Thomas Cook Sport is described .....

by Rob Burgess2 comments

2013 in review – Part 2 – ‘The Year of Devaluations’

This is the second part of my look back at 2013.  Last time I touched on some of my personal travel highlights and looked back at some of the biggest promotions.  Today I want to look at the .....

This is the second part of my look back at 2013.  Last time I touched on some of my personal travel .....

by Rob Burgess26 comments

Avios ‘sale’ launching 6th January

Avios.com sent out an email and tweet yesterday announcing the launch of a redemption flight ‘sale’ on 6th January. On the face of it, it doesn’t seem hugely exciting.  Whilst it .....

Avios.com sent out an email and tweet yesterday announcing the launch of a redemption flight .....

by Rob Burgess7 comments

Get £20 off a £400 British Airways or Virgin ticket with Opodo

Opodo is currently advertising a £20 discount code for British Airways or Virgin Atlantic flights over £400. You must book by 31st December using discount code OPODO20. There are no other .....

Opodo is currently advertising a £20 discount code for British Airways or Virgin Atlantic flights over .....

by Rob Burgess3 comments

British Airways announces further A380 and Boeing 787 routes

British Airways has announced additional A380 and Boeing 787 routes as more new aircraft are delivered.  The current total is 3 x A380 and 4 x B787, but this continues to increase. The A380’s .....

British Airways has announced additional A380 and Boeing 787 routes as more new aircraft are delivered.  The .....

by Rob Burgess15 comments

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