Avios are the shared award currency of a group of international airlines that includes British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Qatar. Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to Avios at a 1:1 ratio, making them an attractive option for U.S.-based flyers.

Yes, you can absolutely transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Avios, and in 2026, this remains one of the most flexible "sweet spots" for travel hacking. Chase points transfer at a 1:1 ratio to three different airlines that use Avios as their currency: British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, and Aer Lingus AerClub. Additionally, because Qatar Airways and Finnair also now use Avios, you can easily move your points from British Airways to these other carriers once they are in the Avios ecosystem. Transfers are typically instantaneous, though they can sometimes take up to 24 hours. To do this, you must have a premium Chase card like the Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, or Ink Business Preferred. A smart strategy in 2026 is to wait for "transfer bonuses," where Chase periodically offers a 20% to 30% bonus, allowing you to turn 50,000 Chase points into 65,000 Avios, significantly increasing the value of your points for short-haul European flights or business class upgrades.