How to Book Cheap Domestic Awards – Oneworld Alliance
September 18, 2024
Editor's note: In late October 2024, Finnair dramatically increased award prices for flights within the continental U.S. and Canada. Economy award rates increased from 11,000 Avios to 16,500 Avios, and first-class rates increased from 30,000 Avios to 40,000 Avios.
Capital One Transfer Partners: Airline Partner Introduction
December 6, 2023
Most experienced points and miles enthusiasts agree that transferring flexible currency, including Capital One Miles or Spark Miles, to partner loyalty programs often provides the greatest value. In recent years, Capital One Miles have become significantly more valuable, as Capital One has added transfer partners and improved transfer ratios.
In a related article, we provide details about how to transfer Capital One Miles to partners, address factors to consider in evaluating transfer options, discuss common questions and describe how to obtain Capital One Miles.
Best Ways to Use British Airways Avios
July 20, 2023
The British Airways Executive Club, the loyalty program of British Airways, uses Avios as its reward currency that can be redeemed for award flights.
Avios are used and accepted by multiple airlines, meaning the opportunities for redemption are wide-ranging, regardless of your country of departure or arrival.
Understanding how to use Avios to their maximum value is a case of understanding British Airways’ distance-based reward system and how it can benefit—as well as be of detriment to—you.
6 Best Ways to Use Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
August 25, 2021
Similar to Disney’s “Big Hero 6” film, Turkish Miles&Smiles is easily one of the most underrated loyalty programs out there.
When to Use British Airways Avios and When to Use Iberia Avios
January 12, 2021
Let’s talk about Avios.
Three airlines—Aer Lingus, British Airways and Iberia—use this rewards currency, yet they’re separate award programs. Same, same, but different. And, because the programs are different, they also use their own award charts and follow their own rules.
Although there are three loyalty programs that use Avios, in this article, we’ll focus on two: British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus.
GREAT DEAL: 40% Transfer Bonus Membership Rewards to Avios
August 3, 2019
Through October 1 you’ll earn 40% bonus points when transferring Membership Rewards to either British Airways, Iberia, or Aer Lingus Avios.
That means 1,000 Membership Rewards = 1,400 Avios.
This deal comes around once a year, presenting an excellent opportunity to save points on awards in and between various parts of the world.
New British Airways Avios Partner Award Chart
June 25, 2019
Over a month ago I wrote about the impending devaluation of the British Airways Avios program's prices to fly partner airlines. Since then, the speculated award prices have all been confirmed.
Here is the speculative chart I included in that original post:
Flight Distance | Current Economy Price | May 30 Economy Price | ||
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Zone 1: 1 - 650* | 4,500 | 6,000 | ||
Zone 2: 651 - 1,151 | 7,500 | 9,000 | ||
Zone 3: 1,152 - 2,000 | 10,000 | 11,000 | ||
Zone 4: 2,001 - 3,000 | 12,500 | 13,000 |
Note those are just the most commonly booked BA Avios partner awards.
Book BA Avios Awards Before Devaluation Tomorrow
May 28, 2019
May 30 (tomorrow), the price of British Airways Avios awards flying all of the following partner airlines will increase in price:
Alaska AirlinesAir ItalyAmerican AirlinesCathay PacificFinnairJapan AirlinesLATAMMalaysia AirlinesQantasQatar AirwaysS7Sri LankanRoyal Jordanian Airlines
Award prices flying British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling will not change price as of now.
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A Few Limited Time Transfer Bonuses
March 29, 2018
Below are three different transfer bonus opportunities, two of which expire at the end of the day Saturday, and another that lasts through mid May.
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Buy Avios for 1.37 Cents Each with This Simple Trick
June 29, 2017
Through tomorrow, June 30 at 23:59 hr BST (British Summer Time) you can buy British Airways Avios with a 50% bonus. I've never seen a onuses greater than 50% on the purchase of Avios before.
The maximum amount of Avios you can buy through this promotion is 100k. With a 50% bonus, that means you can add 150k Avios to your account.
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