What has happened to Avios?

What has happened to Avios? 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.

How to get free 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 Qatar Avios same as British Airways?

If that name sounds familiar, that's because Avios is the mileage currency of British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Aer Lingus and Vueling. While all of these airlines use the same name for their mileage currency, each airline maintains a different award chart.

Does Avios only work with British Airways?

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.

When did airmiles become Avios?

IAG announces the launch of Avios, a new shared global rewards currency for members of the British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus and the UK Airmiles programmes. In November 2011 BA Miles, UK Airmiles and Iberia Plus points will be renamed 'Avios'.

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.

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 did Avios used to be called?

In 2011, with the formation of BA's new parent company IAG, the British Airways Executive Club was relaunched. All the IAG group currencies: BA Miles, UK Airmiles and Iberia Plus points were renamed Avios.

Is Avios just British Airways?

British Airways also has a relationship with Aer Lingus, even though Aer Lingus is not a member of the Oneworld alliance. Aer Lingus, along with Iberia, Vueling and Qatar Airways, share Avios as a points currency with British Airways.

Can you get expired Avios back?

Once expired, your Avios cannot be reinstated. However, several data points online suggest that if they expired recently (within three months), you may be able to get them reinstated by calling customer service.