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British Airways • Oneworld
Earning Rate
1 Avios per £1 spent
Award Structure
Distance-based with peak/off-peak pricing
Transfer Partners
Amex MR, Chase UR, Capital One
Award Sweet Spots
Short-haul Europe from 4,000 Avios
UK domestic from 4,500 Avios
Transatlantic business from 50,000 Avios off-peak
Recent Program Changes
Household accounts now available
Dynamic pricing introduced on some routes
Peak periods updated for 2024
Popular Award Routes
Current pricing for popular destinations (subject to availability and peak/off-peak periods)
| Route | Economy | Business | First | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → New York | 26,000 | 50,000 | 68,000 | Search |
| London → Los Angeles | 26,000 | 50,000 | 68,000 | Search |
| London → Tokyo | 35,000 | 60,000 | 100,000 | Search |
| London → Sydney | 35,000 | 68,000 | 100,000 | Search |
| London → Dublin | 4,000 | 8,000 | 12,000 | Search |
| London → Paris | 4,500 | 9,000 | 13,500 | Search |
Maximizing Your Avios
Earning Strategies
Fly with British Airways and Partners
Earn Avios on all paid British Airways flights and Oneworld partner airlines. Tier points count toward status.
Pro Tip: Premium cabins earn significantly more Avios - up to 3x in First Class
Credit Card Spending
British Airways credit cards earn 1-3 Avios per £1 spent. Sign-up bonuses often exceed 25,000 Avios.
Pro Tip: The Premium Plus card earns 1.5 Avios per £1 and includes a companion voucher
Transfer from Amex Membership Rewards
Transfer at 1:1 ratio from American Express. Often has transfer bonuses of 20-40%.
Pro Tip: Wait for transfer bonuses to maximize value - they happen 2-3 times per year
Shopping and Partner Offers
Earn through BA Shopping portal, Avios e-Store, and partner retailers.
Pro Tip: Stack with cashback sites when possible for double rewards
Redemption Tips
Use Off-Peak Pricing
Book during off-peak dates to save up to 50% on Avios requirements. Check the BA peak calendar before booking.
Book Short-Haul Flights
BA's distance-based chart makes short flights excellent value. London to Dublin is just 4,000 Avios off-peak.
Avoid Fuel Surcharges
Use Avios on American Airlines, Iberia, or other partners to avoid BA's high surcharges.
Household Account Benefits
Pool Avios with family members to reach redemption thresholds faster.
Get British Airways Award Alerts
Be notified when great Avios redemption opportunities become available
Weekly deals and award space alerts for British Airways