Airline Program Guide
British Airways Avios Guide
British Airways' loyalty program (rebranded to British Airways Club in 2025) using spend-based Tier Points and distance-based Avios for redemptions.
Last updated March 2026
Program
British Airways
Alliance
OneWorld
Currency
Avios
Avg Value
1.4¢ per Avio
How to Earn
Spend-based: 1 Tier Point per GBP 1 of eligible spending on BA flights and ancillary add-ons (taxes excluded)
Short-haul travelers and those booking premium cabins on BA and OneWorld partners.
Elite Status Tiers
Blue
Entry level
Bronze
3,500 Tier Points per year
Silver
7,500 Tier Points per year
Gold
20,000 Tier Points per year
Gold Guest List
65,000 Tier Points (52,000+ from BA)
Redemption Values
Economy
1.2–1¢
Business
1.6–1.8¢
First
1.6–2.5¢
Best value on short-haul flights (under 650 miles) and off-peak awards
Expiration Policy
Avios expire after 36 months of inactivity. Any earning, spending, buying, or sharing Avios resets the clock. Status holders' Avios are protected
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I earn Avios with British Airways Avios?
British Airways Avios offers Spend-based: 1 Tier Point per GBP 1 of eligible spending on BA flights and ancillary add-ons (taxes excluded). You can also earn through co-branded credit cards, shopping portals, dining programs, and partner purchases. Transfer partners include: Amex MR, Chase UR, Capital One Miles.
Do British Airways Avios Avios expire?
Avios expire after 36 months of inactivity. Any earning, spending, buying, or sharing Avios resets the clock. Status holders' Avios are protected
What are the British Airways Avios elite tiers?
British Airways Avios has 5 elite tiers: Blue (Entry level), Bronze (3,500 Tier Points per year), Silver (7,500 Tier Points per year), Gold (20,000 Tier Points per year), Gold Guest List (65,000 Tier Points (52,000+ from BA)).
Is British Airways Avios worth it in 2026?
British Airways Avios is best for short-haul travelers and those booking premium cabins on ba and oneworld partners. British Airways' loyalty program (rebranded to British Airways Club in 2025) using spend-based Tier Points and distance-based Avios for redemptions.
What credit cards earn British Airways Avios Avios?
British Airways Avios has co-branded credit cards plus transfer partner access from programs like Amex MR, Chase UR, Capital One Miles. Check the credit card strategy section above for the optimal card combination.