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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.

SME? Get points worth 10,500 Avios with Capital on Tap’s Visa card

You can earn points worth 10,500 Avios when your small business signs up for a Capital On Tap Business Rewards Visa credit card. You also earn points worth 1 Avios for every £1 you spend. It is .....

You can earn points worth 10,500 Avios when your small business signs up for a Capital On Tap Business Rewards .....

by Rob Burgess2 comments

Get 30,000 Avios with BA’s Amex card for small businesses

In 2019, American Express launched a new British Airways credit card for SME’s – the British Airways American Express Accelerating Business Card (“BA Amex Business” for short).  .....

In 2019, American Express launched a new British Airways credit card for SME’s – the British Airways .....

by Rob Burgess

Comair, the British Airways South African franchise, suspends operations

Comair, the British Airways franchise operator in South Africa, has suspended its operations. Back in 2020, Comair filed for ‘Business Rescue’ which is similar to Chapter 11 in the United .....

Comair, the British Airways franchise operator in South Africa, has suspended its operations. Back in 2020, .....

by Rob Burgess

Iberia fires British Airways from its ground handling role at Heathrow

Almost all HfP readers will know that British Airways is part of a Spanish business called IAG (International Consolidated Airlines Group) and that BA, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and LEVEL are sister .....

Almost all HfP readers will know that British Airways is part of a Spanish business called IAG (International .....

by Rob Burgess

Iberia to operate some British Airways flights from Heathrow this summer

In a sign that it is still struggling with the ramp-up in flights this summer, British Airways has now tapped sister airline Iberia on the shoulder to operate select flights from Heathrow Terminal 5. .....

In a sign that it is still struggling with the ramp-up in flights this summer, British Airways has now tapped .....

by Rhys Jones93 comments

Get up to 12,500 Avios for 1.2p each with a subscription to The Spectator

In late 2020, Avios launched a partnership with The Spectator magazine. There is a generous incentive available if you sign up for a subscription. You can check out the Avios deal here. What is The .....

In late 2020, Avios launched a partnership with The Spectator magazine. There is a generous incentive .....

by Rob Burgess19 comments

British Airways parent IAG confirms massive Boeing 737 MAX order

Three years ago, IAG, the parent of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, and Boeing agreed a huge order for the 737 MAX which, at the time, was still grounded following the loss of two Lion Air and .....

Three years ago, IAG, the parent of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, and Boeing agreed a huge order for .....

by Rhys Jones120 comments

What new Avios earn and spend airline partners did Qatar Airways bring?

Back in March, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles are no more. You can now link your British Airways Executive Club account with your Qatar Airways .....

Back in March, Qatar Airways officially adopted Avios as its frequent flyer currency. Qmiles are no .....

by Rob Burgess26 comments

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