Flights booked using Avios are called Reward Flights. Reward Flights can be taken with British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines and our oneworld partners. The only cash amount required for Reward Flights is to cover the taxes, fees and carrier charges.

No, Avios is a versatile "loyalty currency" that works across a wide network of airlines far beyond just British Airways. As of 2026, Avios is the primary currency for the entire International Airlines Group (IAG), which includes Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling. Furthermore, major global carriers like Qatar Airways and Finnair have officially adopted Avios as their own reward currency, allowing for seamless transfers between accounts (e.g., you can move Avios from BA to Qatar at a 1:1 ratio). Because British Airways is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, you can also use your Avios to book "Reward Flights" on partners like American Airlines, Qantas, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. This makes Avios one of the most powerful points systems in the world, as you can earn them on a flight to London but spend them on a domestic flight in the U.S. or a luxury trip to the Maldives via Doha.