Are British Airways Avios free?


Are British Airways Avios free? Join for free and collect reward points - we call them Avios. Collect Avios when you fly, take a holiday, hotel stay or car rental with us plus with our wide range of partners. Spend your Avios on flights, hotels, car hire and other travel rewards.


Which airlines are part of Avios?

Avios partners in oneworld (British Airways)
  • 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 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.


How far can I fly on my Avios points?

Avios is a distance based program, with flights starting at 7,500 Avios points, for flights up to 1,115 miles in distance. As you can see by the chart below, the further you fly the more Avios it will take to redeem for the flight.


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).


Do Avios points ever 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.


Can I use American Airlines miles on British Airways?

Our partnership with British Airways British Airways connects you to nearly 250 destinations in 90 countries around the world from its major hub at London Heathrow. When you fly on British Airways, you can earn and redeem AAdvantage® miles, plus, enjoy the benefits of your AAdvantage® status.


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