Avios ‘sale’ launching 6th January

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Avios.com sent out an email and tweet yesterday announcing the launch of a redemption flight ‘sale’ on 6th January.

On the face of it, it doesn’t seem hugely exciting. Whilst it will run for 2 weeks, only SIX different destinations will be offered. They will be offered one at a time, with each offer running for 2-3 days.

(It’s good news for me, of course, as it will give me 6 posts-worth of information!)

As this is avios.com and not British Airways Executive Club we are talking about, do not be surprised if only Economy flights are offered. Even if Club World seats are made available, you won’t be able to use a BA American Express 2-4-1 voucher with them, so it wouldn’t represent much of a discount anyway if you have a 2-4-1 to use up.

Let’s see, though. Roll on January 6th.

Further details can be found here.

How to earn Avios points from UK credit cards

How to earn Avios from UK credit cards (December 2021)

As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Avios points from UK credit cards. Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses!

There are two official British Airways American Express cards with attractive sign-up bonuses:

British Airways BA Amex American Express card

British Airways American Express

5,000 Avios for signing up, no annual fee and an Economy 2-4-1 voucher for spending ….. Read our full review

British Airways BA Premium Plus American Express Amex credit card

British Airways American Express Premium Plus

25,000 Avios and the UK’s most valuable credit card perk – the 2-4-1 companion voucher Read our full review

You can also get generous sign-up bonuses by applying for American Express cards which earn Membership Rewards points, such as:

American Express Preferred Rewards Gold

Your best beginner’s card – 20,000 points, FREE for a year & two airport lounge passes Read our full review

The Platinum Card from American Express

30,000 points and an unbeatable set of travel benefits – for a fee Read our full review

Run your own business?

We recommend Capital On Tap for limited companies. You earn 1 Avios per £1 which is impressive for a Visa card, along with a sign-up bonus worth 10,500 Avios:

Capital On Tap Business Rewards Visa

The most generous Avios Visa or Mastercard for a limited company Read our full review

You should also consider the British Airways Accelerating Business credit card. This is open to sole traders as well as limited companies and has a 30,000 Avios sign-up bonus: