Maximise your Avios, air miles and hotel points
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.
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.
Yesterday we covered the return of the ‘cheap Avios’ promotion run by Groupon Spain, in association with Iberia Plus. A smart-eyed reader let us know that Groupon Ireland is also running .....
Yesterday we covered the return of the ‘cheap Avios’ promotion run by Groupon Spain, in .....
26 Nov 201926 November 2019 • 151 comments
In one of the more bizarre stories we’ve covered this year, the delivery date for the fourth British Airways A350 aircraft has been delayed due to a painting accident. This has practical .....
In one of the more bizarre stories we’ve covered this year, the delivery date for the fourth British .....
25 Nov 201925 November 2019 • 167 comments
The Groupon ‘cheap Avios’ promotion in Spain, with Iberia Plus, is back again. Click here for details. Of course, all of the information is in Spanish but Chrome can translate the page for .....
The Groupon ‘cheap Avios’ promotion in Spain, with Iberia Plus, is back again. Click here for .....
25 Nov 201925 November 2019 • Leave a comment
As you have probably seen in the mainstream media, the British Airways pilot union, BALPA, has agreed an amended three year pay deal after lengthy talks at ACAS. At first glance, it doesn’t seem .....
As you have probably seen in the mainstream media, the British Airways pilot union, BALPA, has agreed an .....
24 Nov 201924 November 2019 • 76 comments
I wrote a piece yesterday covering the confusion that is occuring when readers try to book a British Airways American Express 2-4-1 voucher trip by adding a return flight to an existing one-way .....
I wrote a piece yesterday covering the confusion that is occuring when readers try to book a British Airways .....
23 Nov 201923 November 2019 • 57 comments
British Airways seems to have tweaked its rules on how you can book a return ticket using a British Airways American Express 2-4-1 voucher, assuming you want to book as soon as tickets are released. .....
British Airways seems to have tweaked its rules on how you can book a return ticket using a British Airways .....
22 Nov 201922 November 2019 • 99 comments
On Monday night, Rob and I were at the British Airways Christmas media drinks reception in central London. Normally these events are just a good excuse to get boozy and catch up with the BA and our .....
On Monday night, Rob and I were at the British Airways Christmas media drinks reception in central London. .....
21 Nov 201921 November 2019 • 116 comments
Today – Thursday – is the last day to take part in the latest British Airways ‘buy Avios’ bonus promotion. This is in conjunction with the ‘10% to 50% discount on Avios .....
Today – Thursday – is the last day to take part in the latest British Airways ‘buy .....
21 Nov 201921 November 2019 • 10 comments
Time is running out to book in the British Airways long-haul Avios redemption sale. You need to book by Thursday night, 21st November. The good news is that you have until 30th April 2020 to travel. .....
Time is running out to book in the British Airways long-haul Avios redemption sale. You need to book by .....
20 Nov 201920 November 2019 • 30 comments
A new British Airways offer has appeared on many British Airways and British Airways Premium Plus American Express cards. To see if you are targeted, you need to go to the ‘Offers’ tab of .....
A new British Airways offer has appeared on many British Airways and British Airways Premium Plus American .....
19 Nov 201919 November 2019 • Leave a comment
‘Part Pay With Avios’ for British Airways flights booked at ba.com has, apparently, been very successful since it was launched. It allows you to redeem your points for a discount against .....
‘Part Pay With Avios’ for British Airways flights booked at ba.com has, apparently, been very .....
16 Nov 201916 November 2019 • 25 comments
The British Airways lounge in Amsterdam is now a member of Priority Pass. You no longer need to have British Airways status or be flying in Business Class to get in. We wrote back in July that BA .....
The British Airways lounge in Amsterdam is now a member of Priority Pass. You no longer need to have British .....
15 Nov 201915 November 2019 • Leave a comment
I thought it was worth taking a look today at one of the most egregious money-making schemes pursued by British Airways – the refusal to refund seat reservation fees if you cancel your booking. .....
I thought it was worth taking a look today at one of the most egregious money-making schemes pursued by .....
13 Nov 201913 November 2019 • 172 comments
Back in September, we wrote about an excellent hotel promotion. Hotel booking site Rocketmiles was (and still is) offering ‘first time users’ 5,000+ easy Avios or other airline miles for a .....
Back in September, we wrote about an excellent hotel promotion. Hotel booking site Rocketmiles was (and still .....
12 Nov 201912 November 2019 • 72 comments
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