What is the 70000 points offer on British Airways?


What is the 70000 points offer on British Airways? New customers who take out the BA American Express Premium Plus card via the British Airways website receive a huge 70,000 Avios points. The points are worth up to eight economy flights, or can be converted into £467 in Nectar points. Avios is the benefit currency of the British Airways Executive Club.


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.


How much is 75000 Avios?

New cardholders currently get 75,000 Avios after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months – worth roughly $1,447 when redeemed for British Airways airfare. The bonus should post to your account within 6 to 8 weeks after you meet the spending requirement.


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.


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 far will 100000 Avios points get me?

Having a pool of 100,000 Avios at your disposal can open up a world of travel possibilities as vast as the globe itself. From the distant shores of Sydney to the exotic landscapes of the Caribbean, your Avios balance can take you and your travel partner to remarkable destinations.


How to get Avios points fast?

There are many ways to collect Avios.
  1. Booking British Airways flights, holidays, hotel stays and car hire are great ways to top up your balance.
  2. Pre-booking seats, paying for extra baggage or upgrading your cabin on a British Airways or Iberia-marketed flight.


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.