Who runs Avios?

As with most airlines, it has its own frequent flyer program, British Airways Executive Club. The program has many sweet spots where outsized value can be obtained and leveraged. Points earned under British Airways' program are called Avios. You can collect Avios via flights, hotel stays, car rentals and more.



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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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Avios partners in oneworld (British Airways)
  • British Airways (United Kingdom)
  • Alaska Airlines (United States)
  • American Airlines (United States)
  • Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)
  • Finnair (Finland)
  • Iberia (Spain)
  • Japan Airlines (Japan)
  • Malaysia Airlines (Malaysia)


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All the programs earn the same currency, Avios, and all are members of the Oneworld airline alliance. You can transfer Avios earned with one program to another at no cost, instantly, at a 1:1 ratio. Remember, Avios are unique in the points and miles world.

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Members of the Star Alliance include: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eva Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, ...

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You can only buy Avios for your individual account. Nevertheless, you can gift Avios to another account (regardless of it being in the same Household as your account).

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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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You need to be a Premier customer8 or have a Personal Wealth current account to switch on Barclays Avios Rewards. Find out how to apply for Premier Banking or Wealth Management. Once you have an eligible account, you can join Barclays Avios Rewards through our app.

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The value of British Airways Avios is 1.83 cents per avios, on average. That means 10,000 British Airways Avios have a value of roughly $183. British Airways Avios are more valuable than the average airline miles, which are worth 1.32 cents each, as a result.

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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.

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There are many ways to collect Avios.
  1. Booking British Airways flights, holidays, hotel stays and car hire are great ways to top up your balance.
  2. Pre-booking seats, paying for extra baggage or upgrading your cabin on a British Airways or Iberia-marketed flight.


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Transfer Avios Between British Airways and Iberia The best way to do so is through the British Airways Executive Club website. To move Avios in either direction, head over to the British Airways website and log into your Executive Club account. Click on the 'Manage My Account' tab, then the 'Combine my Avios' tab.

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If you carry on flying with Star Alliance member airlines you may go on to qualify for our top status level, Star Alliance Gold.

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Emirates has collaborated with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances – Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance, but opted to remain independent.

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