Are British Airways and Avios the same?
Are British Airways and Avios the same? Avios is the currency of the British Airways Executive Club. You collect Avios when you fly and can keep topping up that balance with hotel stays, car hire and much more.
Which airlines are part of Avios?
- British Airways (United Kingdom)
- Alaska Airlines (United States)
- American Airlines (United States)
- Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)
- Finnair (Finland)
- Iberia (Spain)
- Japan Airlines (Japan)
- Malaysia Airlines (Malaysia)
Is BA Executive Club the same as Avios?
Its frequent flyer program is called Executive Club, and when you fly with British Airways or any of its partners, you will earn Avios, which you can use to redeem for award flights, upgrades and other rewards.
Is Avios membership free?
It's free to join. You can collect Avios to help pay for upgrades on your next holiday. A bit like a holiday fund. Once you have joined, create a Household Account and combine your Avios with others, including your children to get rewards faster.
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 to convert Avios to British Airways?
To get started, use your Aer Lingus AerClub login information to log in to Avios.com. Go to the Combine My Avios page, then select whether you want to transfer Avios to or from British Airways or Iberia.
How do I link my Avios and BA accounts?
To use your British Airways account to transfer Avios, start by logging in to your Executive Club account and going to the Combine Avios Points page. Scroll down and click “Combine my Avios” in either the Iberia Plus or Qatar Airways Privilege Club section to begin the process.
How to get Avios points fast?
- Booking British Airways flights, holidays, hotel stays and car hire are great ways to top up your balance.
- Pre-booking seats, paying for extra baggage or upgrading your cabin on a British Airways or Iberia-marketed flight.
Do Avios points still exist?
The UK Avios Travel Rewards Programme has now closed, but Avios, the currency, remains. As part of the closure, some of our customers have moved to the British Airways Executive Club. You are still able to collect and spend Avios as a member of the British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, AerClub and Vueling Club.
Do British Avios expire?
British Airways Avios expire after 36 months of inactivity. As long as you spend, collect, purchase, transfer in or share at least one Avios, your expiration clock resets.
Can I use my British Airways Avios on other airlines?
Flights booked using Avios are called Reward Flights. Reward Flights can be taken with British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines and our oneworld partners. The only cash amount required for Reward Flights is to cover the taxes, fees and carrier charges.