Can you use Avios on American Airlines?

With 350 destinations spread over 50 countries, American Airlines operates one of the most robust route networks of any airline. The majority of these routes can be booked with British Airways Avios.



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So while you can't transfer British Airways miles to American Airlines, you can use British Airways Avios to redeem for flights that are operated by American Airlines.

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The value of British Airways Avios is 1.83 cents per avios, on average. That means 10,000 British Airways Avios have a value of roughly $183. British Airways Avios are more valuable than the average airline miles, which are worth 1.32 cents each, as a result.

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You collect Avios when you book flights, hotel stays, car hire and more with British Airways and their partners, including American Express. When you've collected enough, you can use your Avios for rewards such as flights, upgrades, hotel stays, car hire and more. Find out more about our Avios Products.

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You can also spend your Avios on Reward flights on avios.com, on hotels, car hire, experiences and Business Class upgrades to and from the US and Canada. The choices are endless.

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If it says it is operated by BA, then it will be on a BA flight with BA onboard crew and the BA product. That is because they are part of the One World Alliance so sell tickets on each other's carriers in order to cover more of the globe.

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Your Avios stay with you as long as you collect, spend, buy or share at least one Avios every 36 months — any longer and your Avios will expire and be removed, so remember to take action before those three years are up. There are lots of simple ways to ensure you'll never lose the Avios you collect.

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There are many ways to collect Avios.
  1. Booking British Airways flights, holidays, hotel stays and car hire are great ways to top up your balance.
  2. Pre-booking seats, paying for extra baggage or upgrading your cabin on a British Airways or Iberia-marketed flight.


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American Airlines is considered to be a safe airline and has excellent mileage redemption options. It offers flights to many destinations worldwide and has a variety of ticket types for travelers of all budgets. Before booking a ticket, be sure to join the AAdvantage loyalty program for added benefits.

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Aer Lingus and American Airlines have expanded their codeshare agreement to include additional services between Ireland and the US. The codeshare deal, first launched in 2022, will now cover flights from Dublin to both Philadelphia and Chicago.

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Redeem miles Use AAdvantage® miles to book award travel on British Airways, including itineraries with oneworld® and partner airlines.

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