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What is the British Airways Club?

The new British Airways Club, formerly known as the British Airways Executive Club, is the loyalty program of British Airways. Effective April 1, 2025, the program underwent significant changes, including a rebranding and an overhaul of its tier points system. Members can earn Avios points through flights, partner airlines, and various other activities, which can then be redeemed for flights, upgrades, and other rewards. The program features different membership tiers: Blue, Bronze, Silver, and Gold, each offering progressively more benefits such as priority boarding, lounge access, and increased Avios accrual.

What's new with British Airways Club in 2026?

Program Now Fully Live: The British Airways Club (formerly Executive Club) launched April 1, 2025. The spend-based tier point system is now the standard — members earn 1 tier point per £1 of eligible spend (base fare + carrier charges, excluding taxes and fees).
Tier Thresholds:
- Bronze: 3,500 tier points
- Silver: 7,500 tier points
- Gold: 20,000 tier points
Earn Tier Points Beyond Flights: Points can now be earned via British Airways Holidays packages, extra baggage purchases, advance seat selection, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) contributions.
Status via Flight Count: Members can also retain Bronze (25 BA flights/year) or Silver (50 BA flights/year) status purely through flight frequency — no spend needed.
Amex Tier Points: British Airways American Express Premium Plus cardholders can earn up to 2,500 tier points annually through card spending, providing a ground-based path to status.
Avios Earning on Partners: Earning rates on oneworld and partner airlines remain unchanged. Qatar Airways, Iberia, and American Airlines flights all continue to generate Avios at standard rates.

How many Avios for a flight?

Avios awards are distance-based with off-peak and peak pricing. Here’s an overview:

Distance (miles)	Economy (Avios)	Premium Economy (Avios)	Business (Avios)	First (Avios)
1–650	4,000 / 4,500	5,750 / 6,750	7,750 / 9,000	15,500 / 18,000
651–1,150	6,500 / 7,500	9,500 / 11,250	12,750 / 15,000	25,500 / 30,000
1,151–2,000	8,500 / 10,000	12,750 / 15,000	17,000 / 20,000	34,000 / 40,000
2,001–3,000	10,000 / 12,500	20,000 / 25,000	31,250 / 37,500	42,500 / 50,000
3,001–4,000	13,000 / 20,000	26,000 / 40,000	50,000 / 60,000	68,000 / 80,000
4,001–5,500	16,250 / 25,000	32,500 / 50,000	62,500 / 75,000	85,000 / 100,000
5,501–6,500	19,500 / 30,000	39,000 / 60,000	75,000 / 90,000	102,000 / 120,000
6,501–7,000	22,750 / 35,000	45,500 / 70,000	87,500 / 105,000	119,000 / 140,000

Best Redemptions

Short-Haul Economy Flights: Excellent value from just 4,000 Avios off-peak.
Partner Business Class: Qatar Qsuites, Iberia, and others offer great redemption value.
Avoid High Fees: Use Avios on lower-surcharge carriers when possible.

How much are British Airways Avios worth?

The estimated average value of a British Airways Avios is between 1.2 and 1.8 cents (USD) per point, although in some cases it can exceed 2 cents. The value varies depending on the flight distance, class of service, operating airline, and whether the redemption is made during the low season. The best value is found by pre-booking long-haul Business Class flights with partner airlines such as Qatar Airways or Iberia. The worst value is usually found on short flights operated by British Airways with high surcharges or when using Avios for partial discounts without promotions.

Key features of the British Airways Club

Tiers and Elite Status: Blue, Bronze, Silver, Gold.
What We Love: Reward Flight Saver (fixed cash + fixed Avios for select BA flights), Household account, Avios Part Payment, Upgrade with Avios.
Award Release Dates: British Airways releases award seats up to 355 days before departure. Booking early increases your chance of securing premium cabins, especially on popular routes. Learn more with our Ultimate Guide to Award Release Dates.