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How can I earn and collect Avios?

There are many ways to collect Avios.

  • Booking British Airways flights, hotel stays and car hire are great ways to top up your balance.
  • Shopping through British Airways with selected retailers such as John Lewis & Partners, Marks & Spencer and Apple.
  • Booking travel extras like airport parking, rail transfers and more.
  • Signing up for and using an Avios credit card.
  • Plus we have partnered with a range of lifestyle and finance partners to make it even easier for you to collect Avios.

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Hotels & Accommodation

Collect Avios every time you stay at one of our partner hotels across the world.

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British Airways American Express® Credit Card

Collect 1 Avios for every £1 spent on purchases and get 5,000 bonus Avios when you spend £1,000 in your first three months of Cardmembership. New Cardmembers only. No annual fee.

Rep 29.7% APR Var. Terms apply. 18+ subject to status.

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British Airways Holidays

Book one of our great value holiday packages and earn bonus Avios at the same time.

Collect Avios on holidays

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Special offers

Our Member-only offers make it easy to collect Avios, save money and earn rewards sooner.

Our latest offers

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Shopping

Top up your Avios every day with our range of shopping partners.

Shop and collect

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Travel extras

Collect Avios on airport parking, rail transfers and more.

Travel extras

Buy Avios and boost your balance

Don’t have enough Avios for a reward flight or upgrade? Simply buy more to make up the difference.

Top up your Avios

Keep your Avios active

Collect, spend, buy or transfer at least one Avios every 36 months and your Avios won’t expire.


Claim missing Avios

You can claim Avios or Tier Points up to six months after your flight. New Members can even claim for flights taken before joining.

Claim missing Avios
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British Airways Executive Club Rewards app

The smartest and quickest way to collect Avios on the go.

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