Avios News
Finnair takes-off with Avios
Finnair Plus loyalty members will now use Avios as their new loyalty currency, as the program enters a new era. The move comes following a partnership with IAG Loyalty to adopt Avios - the loyalty currency used by Finnair’s oneworld partners’ loyalty programs - British Airways Executive Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, and Iberia Plus.
British Airways Executive Club Members Can Now Earn Avios on World Duty Free Purchases at Heathrow
British Airways Executive Club members can now accumulate Avios points when shopping at World Duty Free stores in London Heathrow Airport. Customers can earn one Avios point for every £1 spent on various products, including sunglasses, skincare, fragrances, and fashion items, across all terminals at Heathrow. To take advantage of this offer, Executive Club members need to sign up for the Red by Dufry loyalty program offered by World Duty Free and provide their Executive Club details in the Red by Dufry app.
RUSH FOR SEATS EXPECTED AS BRITISH AIRWAYS PUTS MORE AVIOS-ONLY FLIGHTS ON SALE FOR AUGUST 2024
More than 1,250 Reward Seats have been made available for August next year, and are expected to sell out in hours
Finnair Unveils Major Revamp for Finnair Plus Loyalty Program with Avios Integration
Finnair will renew its Finnair Plus loyalty program by introducing Avios as its new loyalty currency in early 2024.
British Airways Enhances Avios Collection with Ancillary Purchases and Cash-based Rewards
The way British Airways Executive Club Members collect Avios is transforming from 18 October 2023, offering Members a transparent, consistent and simplified way to collect Avios
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Launches New Card Linked Offers
Privilege Club members can now link their Visa and Mastercard credit cards to their membership accounts and shop at a wide range of retail and lifestyle partners
BRITISH AIRWAYS UNVEILS FIVE NEW AVIOS-ONLY FLIGHTS, INCLUDING EASTER HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Five European destinations have become the latest available to book as Avios-Only flights, including Tenerife, Lanzarote and Barcelona Avios-Only flights were introduced in April 2023, with the first two selling out within 24 hours of launching
BRITISH AIRWAYS LAUNCHES AVIOS-ONLY FLIGHTS, OFFERING EVEN MORE REWARD SEATS
In a first for the airline, British Airways has launched flights that are made up exclusively of Reward Seats for Executive Club Members
MORE CHOICE: BRITISH AIRWAYS HOLIDAYS CUSTOMERS CAN NOW PAY WITH AVIOS WHEN BOOKING HOLIDAYS
British Airways Executive Club Members now have more choice than ever when it comes to using their Avios, with the new option to redeem them towards the cost of a British Airways Holidays booking.
AerClub celebrates milestone of more than 2 million members
AerClub, the loyalty programme of Aer Lingus, is celebrating its two millionth member since the programme launched in 2016. Last year saw a surge in new members with over 500,000 joining the Aer Lingus’ loyalty programme
Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Qatar Duty Free Announce a World First
Travellers will now be rewarded with Privilege Club Avios 2 hours prior to departure enabling members to collect and spend on a wide range of 200 quality retail brands and F&B outlets at the World’s Best Airport.
BRITISH AIRWAYS TEAMS UP WITH UBER TO OFFER AVIOS ON EVERY RIDE
Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app, by simply linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts.