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Chase 30% Transfer Bonus to British Airways Avios

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Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% transfer bonus to British Airways Avios now through December 9, 2020. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,300 British Airways Avios per 1,000 Chase Ultimate points. You must be logged into your Chase Ultimate Rewards account to view this offer. British Airways offers great redemptions for short-haul flights on American…

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British Airways Upcoming Award Redemption Changes

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British Airways has announced that effective May 30, 2019 it will be making changes to their partner award chart. However, they have not made an available the exact changes until the end of May. The airline emailed passengers the following statement: “As you’ve previously used your Avios to book reward flights with our global network…

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Redeeming British Airways Avios for Asia Flights

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There are many amazing places around Asia to visit. A lot of cities are in locations that require flights to reach conveniently and in a reasonable time period. The oneworld alliance has three Asia partner airlines including Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines. As a member of the alliance, British Airways Avios can be…

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Redeeming British Airways Avios for Hawaii Flights

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If you’re looking to use your credit card points or airline miles to get to Hawaii, you’ll want to check out using British Airways Avios, as they can be a great alternative to American Airlines AAdvantage miles. British Airways offers a distance based award chart for their partner airlines such as America Airlines. For flights…

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Redeeming British Airways Avios for American Airlines Flights

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With British Airway’s distance award chart, award travel on American Airlines operated flights are a great way to redeem Avios. While British Airways doesn’t offer their lowest tier of award redemptions for domestic US flights, passengers can still book awards flights starting at 7,500 Avios in economy for flights up to 1,151 miles. For reference,…

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Redeeming British Airways Avios Short-Haul Europe Flights

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Short flights within Europe are a great way to spend British Airways Avios because of the distance-based award chart. For flights with a total distance under 650 miles, one-way redemptions start at 4,000 points off-peak and 4,500 for peak travel days in economy. Business class is about double at 7,750 for off peak and 9,000…

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American Express 40% Transfer Bonus to British Airways

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American Express is offering a 40% transfer bonus to British Airways Executive Club now through November 15, 2018. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,400 British Avios per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. Additionally, they’re having the same offer for Iberia Plus and Aer Lingus AerClub. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view…

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Redeeming British Airways Avios for South America Flights

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Traveling around South America by plane can be very expensive and airlines including LATAM and Aerolíneas Argentinas charge separate prices for residents and versus non-residents. The alternate option for getting around is via buses that are very comfortable, but most take 8-12 hours for a journey with some taking 18+ hours. Luckily redeeming British Airways…

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Last Call! American Express Membership Rewards 40% Transfer Bonus To British Airways

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American Express is offering a 40% transfer bonus to British Airways Executive Club now through September 17, 2017. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 350 British Avios per 250 Membership Rewards points. American Express Membership Rewards 40% Transfer Bonus To British Airways British Airways has long been a partner of American Express, however, and the last bonus we…

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American Express Membership Rewards 40% Transfer Bonus To British Airways

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American Express is offering a 40% transfer bonus to British Airways Executive Club now through September 17, 2017. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 350 British Avios per 250 Membership Rewards points. British Airways has long been a partner of American Express, however, and the last bonus we said was last August, so I’m pleased to hear that…

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35% British Airways Avios Bonus When Transfer Hotel Points

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British Airways is offering a 35% transfer bonus when you transfer participating hotel points into British Airways Avios when you convert between now and March 8, 2017. You can read more about this promotion here.  35% British Airways Avios Bonus When Transfer Hotel Points Enjoy 35% bonus Avios when you convert selected Hotel Loyalty Points…

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American Express 50% Transfer Bonus to British Airways Avios

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American Express has launched their latest partner transfer bonus, and this one is a lucrative 50% transfer bonus through October 10, 2016 when transferring American Express Membership Rewards to British Airways Avios. British Airways has long been a partner of American Express, however, it’s been a while since we’ve seen a transfer bonus, so I’m pleased to hear…

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35% Bonus Convert Hotel Points To British Airways Avios

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Here’s a promotion where you can get a 35% bonus when you convert hotel points into British Airways Avios points. You can convert Starpoints, Marriott Rewards points, IHG Rewards Club points, Hyatt Gold Passport points, Shangri-La Golden Cirlce Award Points, Club Carlson Gold points and Hilton Hhonors points. 35% Bonus Convert Hotel Points To British Airways Avios…

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Huge Negative Change for North American Travelers Using Avios

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One of the most lucrative domestic award options currently is redeeming British Airways Avios for travel on American Airlines flights within the US. The great part is it’s a distance based award structure meaning awards on short-haul flights are only 4,500 Avios each-way. However, starting February 2, 2016, British Airways will be upping the amount for…

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Earn Triple British Airways Avios With Hyatt

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Now through September 30, 2015, Hyatt Gold Passport members can receive triple Avios with British Airways Executive Club.  To earn these bonus Avios, you must chose miles at time of check-in and provide both your Hyatt Gold Passport number and be sure to mention British Airways Executive Club number BA377 when booking. Terms and Conditions: Offer valid for stays…

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Negative Change to British Airways Avios Transfers Coming

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One of my favorite transfer partners from American Express Membership Rewards is British Airways Avios at the current 1:1 ratio. However starting October 1, 2015, this ratio will negatively change down to 250 Membership Rewards to 200 British Airways Avios, meaning these will now be 25% more expensive when transferring to British Airways.   Is…

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