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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.

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

BA’s latest Head of Customer Experience resigns – after a year

If you thought that being, say, leader of the Conservative Party or Manchester United manager was bad for job security, it is nothing compared to being the British Airways ‘Head of Customer .....

If you thought that being, say, leader of the Conservative Party or Manchester United manager was bad for job .....

by Rob Burgess67 comments

How to earn and spend Avios with Virgin Australia

There is great news for anyone planning a trip to or around Australia, with the announcement that Virgin Australia will become an Avios partner. The arrangement will kick in from later this year, .....

There is great news for anyone planning a trip to or around Australia, with the announcement that Virgin .....

by Rob Burgess27 comments

LAST CHANCE: Save 30% on SeatSpy ‘First Class’ membership

For two years now, SeatSpy has been a convenient way of finding reward seat availability on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. It is by far the easiest way of seeing Avios and Virgin Points reward .....

For two years now, SeatSpy has been a convenient way of finding reward seat availability on British Airways .....

by Rob Burgess22 comments

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