Avios Reward Flights:

Everything you need to know

What are Reward Flights?

Put simply, Reward Flights are seats on flights that can be booked using Avios as the main payment method – that’s pretty much it!

Learn more about the ins and outs of Reward Flights below, including destinations, the amount of Avios you need and top tips.

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What do I need to know about Reward Flights?

There are guaranteed seats on all British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and many available on OneWorld partner flights – these are seats that can ONLY be booked with Avios as the main payment method.
Reward Flight seats are made available 355 days ahead of departure.
You can change or cancel your flight for just £35 per person.
Baggage is always included, making Reward Flights even better value.
When you book a Reward Flight the only cash you need to spend is on fees, taxes and carrier charges.
If you don’t have enough Avios, you can buy additional Avios or pay the difference in cash.

Reward Flight map: where can I go and how many Avios do I need?*

*The Avios cost shown is for a one-way, off-peak, economy Reward Flight to the specified destinations. The number of Avios required for a Reward Flight is subject to change without notice.

How do Reward Flights work?

So now you know what they are, where they go and how many Avios you need, it’s probably a good time to explain how to get yourself a Reward Flight. This is how you do it…

1. Collect and save Avios

As a first step, you need to collect some Avios! There are a load of ways to do this, from earning on your everyday spending with more than 1,500 brands to linking your debit or credit card.

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2. Find a Reward Flight

Once you’ve collected enough Avios for a Reward Flight, you need to find one. Check out our new search tool to discover where you can get Reward Flights to and what the availability is like on your chosen dates.

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3. Book your Reward Flight

When you’ve found the Reward Flight you want, you’ll be redirected to the British Airways website where you can book in the normal way. If you don’t have enough Avios you can use cash to top up your balance or buy more Avios.

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Top tips for booking Reward Flights

Plan ahead: Reward Flights are released 355 days ahead of departure – be ready to book ASAP!
Be flexible on dates: search Reward Flights across a couple of days or even weeks to open up more options.
Sign up for notifications: download the Avios App and be alerted if a Reward Flight seat becomes available.
Short of Avios? bridge the gap to your next Reward Flight by buying extra Avios