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British Airways and Avios

British Airways Club is the frequent-flyer program for British Airways.  It uses a reward currency called ‘Avios’. This article looks at what an Avios point is worth.

If you are new to collecting Avios, we suggest you start with the basics with our Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Avios.

If you are interested in earning Avios from credit cards, you should read this article comparing all the Avios-earning credit cards.

You can learn more about British Airways Club on the British Airways website here.

What did the Financial Times have to say about the quality of British Airways wine?

I would normally have let this go by, but I thought it was an interesting addition to my review last Saturday of the drinks offered in Emirates First Class, including a £250 Haut Brion and £790 .....

I would normally have let this go by, but I thought it was an interesting addition to my review last Saturday .....

by Rob Burgess

How do you get a British Airways Executive Club Premier card?

Most people think that the British Airways Executive Club tiers are Blue, Bronze, Silver and Gold.  There is also Gold Guest List – see here for how you get that – but it is a subset .....

Most people think that the British Airways Executive Club tiers are Blue, Bronze, Silver and Gold.  There .....

by Rob Burgess93 comments

New British Airways route to Mykonos launched with decent Avios availability

British Airways has announced a new service from London Stansted to Mykonos. This will use an Embraer E190 aircraft which serves London City Airport during the week.  This means it is a weekend-only .....

British Airways has announced a new service from London Stansted to Mykonos. This will use an Embraer E190 .....

by Rob Burgess63 comments

Get bonus Avios and Virgin Flying Club miles from Tesco Clubcard via the Pay+ app

Tesco Clubcard bonus point deals are thin on the ground these days, so it is good to see the Pay+ promo back – and it runs until the end of August. Tesco has a smartphone payment app called Pay+ .....

Tesco Clubcard bonus point deals are thin on the ground these days, so it is good to see the Pay+ promo back .....

by Rob Burgess

The British Airways repainted BOAC Boeing 747 aircraft takes off

BA’s repainted BOAC Boeing 747 has taken off. British Airways launched its first repainted aircraft yesterday, one of a handful of classic liveries that will be applied to selected planes this .....

BA’s repainted BOAC Boeing 747 has taken off. British Airways launched its first repainted aircraft .....

by Rob Burgess159 comments

British Airways Osaka deal launched, and get a £100 Emirates / Amex credit

News in brief: British Airways Club World deal to Osaka BA is offering a £1,999 deal on Club World seats to Osaka, but with very restricted dates.  You need to travel between 1st and 15th April and .....

News in brief: British Airways Club World deal to Osaka BA is offering a £1,999 deal on Club World seats to .....

by Rob Burgess

Book a good British Airways 2-4-1 Premium Economy flight deal to Johannesburg

As part of its occasional ‘Dream Tickets’ promotions, British Airways is running a 2-4-1 offer on Premium Economy tickets to Johannesburg. Full details are on ba.com here.  You must: book .....

As part of its occasional ‘Dream Tickets’ promotions, British Airways is running a 2-4-1 offer on .....

by Rob Burgess

Review: the Capital on Tap Business Rewards Visa credit card (earns Avios)

EDIT:  This article is now out of date.  Capital On Tap has relaunched with just one Avios card, Business Rewards, which is better than both of the cards described below.  Click here to read our .....

EDIT:  This article is now out of date.  Capital On Tap has relaunched with just one Avios card, Business .....

by Rob Burgess71 comments

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