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Avios are the shared award currency of a group of international airlines that includes British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Qatar. Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to Avios at a 1:1 ratio, making them an attractive option for U.S.-based flyers.

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Like Aer Lingus, it uses Avios as its reward program; these are interchangeable with Iberia, Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways. AmEx points transfer to British Airways at a 1-to-1 ratio.

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Avios is the reward currency of the British Airways Executive Club. You collect Avios when you book flights, hotel stays, car hire and more with British Airways and their partners, including American Express.

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British Airways also has a relationship with Aer Lingus, even though Aer Lingus is not a member of the Oneworld alliance. Aer Lingus, along with Iberia, Vueling and Qatar Airways, share Avios as a points currency with British Airways.

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United joins JetBlue and Southwest as the three U.S.-based Chase Sapphire airline partners. MileagePlus miles are worth around 1.2 cents per mile when redeemed for United economy flights. In addition to redeeming miles on United, you can redeem United MileagePlus miles for award flights on other Star Alliance partners.

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Your credit card miles may be used to redeem: Reward flights. Upgrades to first-class seats. Hotel stays or room upgrades.

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1 American Express Membership Rewards points is worth MORE than 1 Avios. This is because, as well as converting to 1 Avios, it will also convert into 1 Virgin Point, 1 Etihad mile, 1 Flying Blue mile, 2 Hilton points, 1.5 Marriott points, 3 Radisson points, 0.5p of shopping vouchers, 0.45p of statement credit etc etc.

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30% Transfer Bonus to British Airways Executive Club Until August 31, 2023, you can transfer Amex US Membership Rewards points to British Airways Executive Club and receive a 30% bonus. Points are normally transferred at a 1:1 ratio between the two programs, and can only be transferred in increments of 1,000.

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Your Avios stay with you as long as you collect, spend, buy or share at least one Avios every 36 months — any longer and your Avios will expire and be removed, so remember to take action before those three years are up. There are lots of simple ways to ensure you'll never lose the Avios you collect.

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