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British Airways Executive Club (Avios)

British Airways Executive Club uses Avios — a distance-based currency shared with Iberia, Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus, and Vueling. The most famous use case: booking American Airlines domestic flights under 1,150 miles for just 7,500 Avios one-way. All five major U.S. flexible currency programs transfer 1:1 to Avios, making it one of the most accessible programs in the world. The Travel Together Ticket (earned after $30K annual spend on the co-branded card) lets you bring a companion on a Reward Flight for taxes only.

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Program Details

  • Avios Expiry36 months from any account activity
  • AllianceOneworld (12 airlines)
  • Award PricingDistance-based (zone chart)
  • Transfer SourcesChase UR, Amex MR, Cap One, Citi TY, Bilt — all 1:1
  • Key PartnersAmerican Airlines, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Aer Lingus
  • Avios PoolShares currency with Iberia Plus, Qatar Privilege Club
  • Best ValueU.S. domestic AA flights under 1,150 mi = 7,500 Avios
Award Chart Highlights
7.5K
AA domestic under 1,150 mi
34K
NYC→Madrid Iberia Biz OW
70K
Qsuites US→Doha OW

Best Cards to Earn Avios

Chase Sapphire Preferred card art

Chase Sapphire Preferred®

Transfers 1:1 to British Airways Avios. Use 7,500 Avios to book American domestic flights — outstanding value from a 60,000-point sign-up bonus.

Pro Strategy: Avios is the most broadly accepted flexible currency in the world — accepted from all 5 major U.S. programs. Pool your Avios from BA and Iberia accounts (they share the same currency) to hit sweet spots faster. Then use them to book Qatar Qsuites, Iberia transatlantic, or American short-hops.
Best Transatlantic Value
Transfer Chase points to Iberia Plus (same Avios) to book NYC→Madrid in Iberia Business Class for just 34,000 Avios one-way off-peak — the single best transatlantic business class value available from any U.S. flexible program.