Are Avios and Amex points the same?


Are Avios and Amex points the same? You can transfer 1 American Express Membership Rewards point into 1 Avios. You might think, therefore, that 1 Amex point is worth the same as 1 Avios. IT ISN'T. 1 American Express Membership Rewards points is worth MORE than 1 Avios.


What does 1 million Avios get you?

London is calling your name, and you can use 1 million Avios to book 76 one-way economy tickets from New York-JFK to London-Heathrow (LHR) on off-peak dates. This low price is thanks to British Airways' distance-based award chart, which provides great deals on shorter off-peak flights.


Is Avios or Amex better?

Transferable points, such as American Express Membership Rewards and HSBC Premier points, are more valuable than non-transferable points such as Avios. The most valuable transferable points of all are those that transfer instantly.


Where will $100 000 Avios take me?

If you really want to treat yourself, you can get a one-way flight in Aer Lingus' business class on the same routes from just 50,000 Avios (off-peak) or 60,000 Avios (peak). In other words, your 100,000 bonus Avios would be enough for a return flight in business class to Ireland on off-peak dates.


Do Amex points work with British Airways?

AmEx points transfer to British Airways at a 1-to-1 ratio.


How much is 10000 Avios worth?

The value of British Airways Avios is 1.83 cents per avios, on average. That means 10,000 British Airways Avios have a value of roughly $183. British Airways Avios are more valuable than the average airline miles, which are worth 1.32 cents each, as a result.


What is the difference between points and Avios?

If you're not familiar, Avios is the spendable 'points currency' of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling – all part of the International Airlines Group (IAG). Qmiles have now swapped to Avios at a 1:1 ratio, with the number of miles – sorry, Avios – you need to redeem for flights remaining the same.


Can I convert Avios to cash?

Yes, selling Avios points online is an extremely easy and hassle-free process. We offer competitive rates and a quick and hassle-free process for selling your miles. Give us a call at 1-800-511-0315 and one of our executives will assist you with the process.


How many Avios do I need to go to Europe?

If you have status (e.g. if you are a Bronze, Silver or Gold card holder), you get additional miles based on your status. As an example, you need 15,000 avios (+tax) to book a return trip to Europe in economy (Euro Traveller) and 30,000 avios (+tax) to book a return trip in business class (Club Europe).


Can I convert my Amex points to Avios?

American Express Cards enrolled in the Corporate Membership Rewards Tier are not eligible for point transfers to Avios. Membership Rewards points transfers must be made in increments of 100 points, with a minimum redemption requirement of 1,000 points for each transfer. 1,000 Membership Rewards points = 1,000 Avios.


Are flights cheaper with Amex Platinum?

Platinum cardholders have access to discounted flights through International Airline Program (IAP), which allows members to book first, business and premium economy at a discount on select airlines and routes.


Do Avios expire?

Your Avios stay with you as long as you collect, spend, buy or share at least one Avios every 36 months — any longer and your Avios will expire and be removed, so remember to take action before those three years are up. There are lots of simple ways to ensure you'll never lose the Avios you collect.


Is 200K Amex points a lot?

While 200K Amex points will typically only give you about $2,000 in value when you shop for flights in the Amex travel portal, you can sometimes find Business or First Class flights — that can normally cost over $10,000 — for only 200K points, when transferred to a frequent flyer program.