When did airmiles become Avios?

When did airmiles become Avios? IAG announces the launch of Avios, a new shared global rewards currency for members of the British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus and the UK Airmiles programmes. In November 2011 BA Miles, UK Airmiles and Iberia Plus points will be renamed 'Avios'.

How do I cash in my AIR MILES?

The exact process may vary slightly from Partner to Partner. Typically, while at checkout, show the cashier your AIR MILES Card and let them know you would like to use Cash Miles towards your purchase. You need to spend a minimum of $10 before tax; then every 95 Cash Miles will get you $10 off your purchase.

Is Avios membership free?

It's free to join. You can collect Avios to help pay for upgrades on your next holiday. A bit like a holiday fund. Once you have joined, create a Household Account and combine your Avios with others, including your children to get rewards faster.

Can I convert airmiles to Avios?

Air Miles will be converted to Avios at the rate specified at the time of conversion. The conversion rate is subject to change and Air Miles reserves the right to change conversion rates without prior notice. Following the submission of a conversion request, the conversion may not be cancelled.

What is the difference between points and Avios?

If you're not familiar, Avios is the spendable 'points currency' of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling – all part of the International Airlines Group (IAG). Qmiles have now swapped to Avios at a 1:1 ratio, with the number of miles – sorry, Avios – you need to redeem for flights remaining the same.

What did Avios used to be called?

In 2011, with the formation of BA's new parent company IAG, the British Airways Executive Club was relaunched. All the IAG group currencies: BA Miles, UK Airmiles and Iberia Plus points were renamed Avios.

Is Avios linked to Amex?

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.

Are Avios and air miles the same?

The first thing you need to do is get yourself a BA Executive Club (EC) card. You can get one on BA's website and it is, of course, free. As you fly more, you start collecting two different things: Avios (aka air miles) and Tier Points (which lead to status on the programme).

Is Avios just for British Airways?

Flights booked using Avios are called Reward Flights. Reward Flights can be taken with British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines and our oneworld partners.

What is the best use of AIR MILES?

Can you change AIR MILES to cash miles?

Once Miles are in your AIR MILES Cash and Dream Accounts, they cannot be transferred from one to the other.