How many Avios do I earn when flying with British Airways? For economy flights, you earn 0.25 Avios per mile flown, with a minimum of 125 per flight. You earn substantially more in higher classes and for having a Bronze, Silver or Gold BA Executive Club card.

In 2026, the number of Avios you earn is primarily determined by how much you spent on your ticket rather than the distance flown, following British Airways' shift to a spend-based model. For flights marketed by British Airways, base-level "Blue" members earn 6 Avios for every £1 spent on the total ticket price (including carrier-imposed charges but excluding certain government taxes). As you climb the executive tiers, this multiplier increases: Bronze members earn 7 Avios per £1, Silver members earn 8, and Gold members earn 9 per £1. If you are flying on a partner airline like Qatar Airways or American Airlines, the calculation may still rely on a percentage of the mileage and cabin class. To maximize earnings, many travelers use co-branded credit cards or shop through the British Airways Avios eStore, but for the flight itself, your elite status and the net cost of your fare are the most critical factors in determining your final Avios haul.