British Airways

The best way to check your Avios balance is by logging in to your British Airways Club account, or your account with one of their Avios airline partners: Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub or Vueling Club. The balance will be easily accessible from the "My Account" page.

How to Check Your Avios Balance

• Online: Sign into your online account and click on your name from the top right section. The number of Avios you have will be displayed on the “My Account” page.
• Avios mobile app: The number of Avios you have will be listed on your "My Account" section.
• By phone: If you have any questions about your Avios balance, you can call British Airways at (800) 452-1201.

Another way to check your Avios balance is to call your Avios airline partner customer service number. You will need to provide the account number and your personal information such as your name and address.

Avios Airline Partners Contact Info

If you're looking to earn more Avios, you can do so by using the British Airways Credit Card or one of the partner airlines' credit cards, such as the Iberia Credit Card, or the Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Credit Card.

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

No, you cannot directly combine British Airways Avios and American Airlines miles to book a single British Airways flight. However, you can use Avios to book American Airlines flights — and vice versa — since both airlines are Oneworld partners.

To cover a $100 British Airways flight, you would need around 7,519 miles, based on WalletHub's estimate that 1 British Airways Avios is worth approximately 1.33 cents when redeemed for flights. Keep in mind that the exact number of miles needed may vary slightly due to taxes and fees.

British Airways Miles Required by Flight Value

Yes, you can use your British Airways miles to buy a ticket for someone else. Simply enter the person's name and other information when booking the plane ticket, and use your miles as the payment method just like you would when redeeming to pay for your own flight.

How to Use British Airways Miles to Buy a Ticket for Someone Else

1. Log into your British Airways Club account on the British Airways website.
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The best way to keep your British Airways miles from expiring is to fly with British Airways or its partners, as earning or redeeming miles resets the 36 months expiration period. You can also keep your miles active by doing things like buying more Avios or transferring rewards from one of British Airways's partners.

How to Keep Your British Airways Miles From Expiring

• Fly with British Airways or partner airlines: Redeem Avios for flights...

Yes, you can transfer your British Airways Avios to another Executive Club member. However, there are restrictions on the number of Avios you can transfer or receive in a calendar year, and a transaction fee may apply.

Avios can only be transferred in multiples of 1,000, starting at a minimum of 2,000 Avios, and each transaction cannot exceed 60,000 Avios. Additionally, there is a $50 fee for transfers, but Gold members can enjoy this...

British Airways miles expire after 36 months of account inactivity. To prevent your miles from expiring, earn or redeem miles regularly and use any unredeemed rewards before closing your account.

When British Airways Miles Expire

• After 36 months of account inactivity, meaning no earning or redemption.  
• When you close your account without redeeming any unused miles.   
• When British Airways closes your account due to program rule violations or fraudulent activity. 

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To redeem British Airways miles, log in to your British Airways Club account online, call 800-452-1201, or use the British Airways mobile app. British Airways miles are worth about 1.33 cents each when redeemed for British Airways flights, making this the best redemption option.

How to Redeem British Airways Rewards for Flights

1. Login to your British Airways Club account.
2. Enter your travel details and select the “Book a flight with Avios” option.
3. Click “Get Flights”...

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