Alex Breen, Rewards Analyst
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British Airways Avios can be redeemed for free flights and flight upgrades on British Airways and partner airlines, as well as for hotel stays, car rentals and travel experiences. Avios are worth the most when redeemed for airfare.
British Airways Avios Redemption Options
| Redemption Option | More Info |
| Flights | Book flights to worldwide destinations with British Airways or any of the oneworld alliance partners. |
| Flight upgrade | Use your Avios to upgrade your flight on select British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines flights. |
| Seats and baggage | Use your Avios to pay for seats and baggage. |
| Pay a part of your flight | You can pay for British Airways flights with a combination of Avios and normal currency. |
| Hotel stays | Spend your Avios on reservations at hotels around the world. |
| Car rental | Book Avis and Budget car rentals. |
| Experiences | Redeem your Avios for tours and experiences around the globe. |
People also ask
What is the value of British Airways Avios?
British Airways miles are worth about 1.33 cents each, on average, which means 10,000 British Airways miles have a value of around $133. Keep in mind that the value of British Airways miles depends on how they are redeemed, so each Avios can be worth up to 1.67 cents, especially when redeemed for British Airways flights.
British Airways Avios vs. The Competition
| Rewards Program | Average Mile Value | Value of 1,000 Miles |
Can I transfer British Airways miles to American Airlines?
No, you cannot transfer British Airways miles to American Airlines. You can redeem British Airways miles for American Airlines flights, though, because both airlines are part of the "ONEWORLD" alliance.
In other words, you can use your British Airways miles to book a flight on American Airlines, as well as on any "ONEWORLD' alliance airline partner such as Cathay Pacific, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qatar, Qantas, etc. The key difference between this arrangement and being able...
read full answer by Alex Breen, Rewards AnalystHow do I get the British Airways Credit Card sign-up bonus?
The British Airways Credit Card sign-up bonus is 75,000 Avios after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months.
In addition to the bonus, the British Airways Credit Card offers 1 - 3 points per $1 on purchases. Its annual fee is $95, and the card is available to people with good credit or better.
For more options, check out WalletHub’s picks for the best credit card sign-up bonuses overall.
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