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1. Flights
- Earn Avios by booking flights with participating airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, and other oneworld alliance members.
- The number of points earned depends on the flight distance, ticket class, and your loyalty program membership tier.
2. Credit Cards
- Use co-branded credit cards like the British Airways Visa Signature Card or transfer points from general rewards cards like American Express Membership Rewards or Chase Ultimate Rewards.
- Many credit cards offer welcome bonuses, which can provide a significant boost to your Avios balance.
3. Hotel Stays
- Earn Avios by booking stays with partner hotel chains, including Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, or through dedicated travel portals linked to your loyalty program.
4. Car Rentals
- Rent vehicles through partner companies like Avis or Budget to collect Avios points.
5. Shopping and Dining
- Earn Avios by shopping online through dedicated portals like the British Airways Avios eStore or Iberia’s shopping platform.
- Dining programs also allow you to earn points at participating restaurants.
6. Everyday Spending
- Some utility providers, telecom companies, and other partners allow you to earn Avios on monthly bills or subscriptions.
7. Promotions and Partnerships
- Watch out for promotions offering bonus Avios for specific activities, such as booking flights during a promotional period or transferring points from partner programs.
What Airlines use Avios?
Airlines that use Avios as their frequent flyer currency are primarily part of the International Airlines Group (IAG) and OneWorld Alliance and some associated partners.
These carriers use Avios directly inside their loyalty programs, and you can freely transfer Avios 1:1 between accounts:
- British Airways (British Airways Club) – The primary airline using Avios for frequent flyer rewards.
- Iberia (Iberia Plus)
- Aer Lingus (AerClub)
- Qatar Airways (Qatar Airways Privilege Club)
- Finnair (Finnair Plus)
- Vueling (Vueling Club)
- Loganair (Loganair Loyalty)
Additionally, Avios can often be used across partner airlines and alliances, such as:
- Qantas (Australia) – Uses its own Qantas Points but has partnerships where Avios may be involved via alliances.
Non-Oneworld: airlines that use Avios include LATAM and JetBlue
Airlines Bookable with Avios (Partners)
You can redeem Avios to book reward flights on a broad network of oneworld alliance members and select non-alliance partner airlines:
Oneworld Alliance Members:
- American Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Qantas & QantasLink
- Malaysia Airlines
- SriLankan Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian
- Oman Air
- Fiji Airways
- LATAM
- Air Nostrum / Iberia Regional
- Iberia Express
Non-Alliance & Regional Partners:
- JetBlue
- Avianca
- Airlink
- Binter Canarias
- LEVEL
- China Southern
- Philippine Airlines
- Xiamen Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Virgin Australia
- Bangkok Airways
- Garuda Indonesia
- Middle East Airlines
- RwandAir
- S7 Airlines
- United Airlines (via specific partner access like AerClub)
Maximizing Avios Collection
- Book Directly: Always book flights and hotels directly with the airline or partner to ensure you earn the maximum points.
- Combine Accounts: Use the Avios Family or Household Account feature to pool points with family members.
- Double Dip: Use a co-branded credit card to pay for flights or hotels to earn points twice – once for the purchase and once for the booking itself.
- Track Promotions: Subscribe to loyalty program newsletters for exclusive deals and bonus offers.
By leveraging multiple earning opportunities, you can quickly accumulate Avios points and start planning your next trip sooner than you think!
