New customers who take out the BA American Express Premium Plus card via the British Airways website receive a huge 70,000 Avios points. The points are worth up to eight economy flights, or can be converted into £467 in Nectar points. Avios is the benefit currency of the British Airways Executive Club.

The 70,000 Avios offer is a premium sign-up bonus typically associated with the British Airways Visa Signature® Card, issued by Chase. In 2026, this promotion is designed to attract high-spending travelers by offering a significant lump sum of "Avios" (the currency of the British Airways Executive Club) after meeting a specific spending requirement, usually around $5,000 within the first three months of account opening. This amount of points is highly valuable because it is often enough to book a round-trip "off-peak" economy flight from the United States to London, or several short-haul "Reward Flight Saver" trips within Europe. Beyond the initial points, the offer often includes additional perks like a "Travel Together Ticket" for those who spend $30,000 in a calendar year, allowing a companion to join you on a flight for just the cost of taxes and fees. This specific 70,000-point threshold is considered one of the "strong" public offers, as the standard bonus frequently fluctuates between 50,000 and 60,000 points. For savvy travelers, this offer represents a major shortcut toward business-class upgrades on one of the world's most famous transatlantic carriers.