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British Airways and Avios

British Airways Executive Club is the frequent-flyer program for British Airways.  It uses a reward currency called ‘Avios’. This article looks at what an Avios point is worth.

If you are new to collecting Avios, we suggest you start with the basics with our Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Avios.

In our Beginner’s Guide to Spending Avios, we look at how you can maximise the value you get from your Avios and how to avoid high taxes and charges on flights.

If you are interested in earning Avios from credit cards, you should read this article comparing all the Avios-earning credit cards.

You can learn more about British Airways Executive Club on the British Airways website here.

If you need to buy Avios to top up your account, the special BA site you need is here.

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News in brief: Latest British Airways cost-cutting move announced I ran the latest list of British Airways .....

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How to use your Avios points for airport lounge access

Yesterday I featured two interesting offers to get you into airport lounges this Summer: Via The Daily Telegraph, you can buy passes for lounges in the Dragonpass network – which is extensive .....

Yesterday I featured two interesting offers to get you into airport lounges this Summer: Via The Daily .....

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New BA and oneworld arrivals lounge opens in Heathrow Terminal 3

The American Airlines arrivals lounge in Heathrow Terminal 3 has reopened after a five month refurbishment.  Whilst AA branded, this is also the arrivals lounge used by British Airways long haul .....

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Paying tax this weekend? Remember credit card fees have been slashed

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If you have a large chunk of self-assessment income tax due this weekend, there is an upside. This is the .....

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