If the above doesn't faze you, here's what the card gets you: 70,000 bonus Avios after three months (as long as you spend those ?3,000) An additional 1.5 Avios for every pound you spend on the card. Three Avios for every pound you spend on the card at BA.com.

The "70,000 offer" refers to a periodic boosted sign-up bonus for the British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card. While the standard bonus is typically 25,000 to 30,000 Avios, American Express occasionally runs limited-time promotions—like those seen in early 2026—where new cardmembers can earn up to 70,000 Avios after meeting a specific spending requirement (usually £6,000 within the first three months). This amount of points is enough for a return business class flight to many European or North American destinations (excluding taxes and fees). To qualify for such a high bonus, you usually cannot have held a personal British Airways Amex card in the previous 24 months. These "boosted" offers are often paired with an annual fee for the Premium Plus card, but the value of the Avios and the "Companion Voucher" (which allows a second person to fly for just the cost of taxes) often makes it the most sought-after deal for UK-based travelers looking to maximize their points strategy.