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Collecting Avios and Tier Points on flights
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Whenever and wherever you fly, you can earn Avios with British Airways, our oneworld® alliance partners and our other airline partners. You can earn Tier Points too, on British Airways and oneworld flights.
How it works
Almost all flights are eligible. The only flights you do not earn Avios or Tier Points on are reward flights, agency discounted fares and industry discounted fares.
The amount you collect depends on which airline you fly, how far you fly, the cabin you fly in, the type of ticket you hold and your Executive Club tier. The easiest way to work it out is to use our flight calculator. The details of each airline's policies are set out below.
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British Airways flights
Economy
Premium economy
Business class
First class
Tier bonuses
Codeshare flights
| Fare class | Avios awarded | Minimum Avios | Tier Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest (G, O, Q) |
25% of miles flown |
125 |
25% |
| Low (K, L, M, N, S, V1) | 50% of miles flown |
250 |
50% |
| Flexible (Y, B, H) | 100% of miles flown | 500 | 100% |
- Earns no Avios or Tier Points when booked as a Gold Priority Reward.
| Fare class | Avios awarded | Minimum Avios | Tier Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest (E, T) |
100% of miles flown |
500 |
100% |
| Flexible (W) | 150% of miles flown | 750 | 100% |
| Fare class | Avios awarded | Minimum Avios | Tier Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest (R, I) |
150% of miles flown |
750 |
100% |
| Flexible (J, C, D) | 250% of miles flown | 1250 | 100% |
| Fare class | Avios awarded | Minimum Avios | Tier Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest (A) |
250% of miles flown |
1250 |
100% |
| Flexible (F) | 300% of miles flown | 1500 | 100% |
The further you move through the tiers of the Club the more Avios you'll collect. Bronze, Silver and Gold Members earn the following tier bonuses on British Airways flights:
- Bronze – 25% extra Avios
- Silver – 50% extra Avios
- Gold – 100% extra Avios
Some of our partner airlines also offer tier bonuses, helping you to grow your Avios balance faster. For details, check the individual airlines below.
A codeshare flight is where two or more airlines share the same flight. It is operated by one airline under their own code and has additional flight numbers under the codes of other airlines. For example, the British Airways flight BA219 also operates under the American Airlines code AA6170.
The Avios and Tier Points that you earn depends on both the airline flight number that is on your ticket and the partnership agreement in place with that partner. The amount you earn is determined by the airline code you booked under.
| Flight code | Flight operated by | Collect Avios | Collect Tier Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | oneworld or other partner airline | Yes | Yes |
| British Airways | Non-partner airline | Yes | Yes |
| oneworld airline | oneworld airline | Yes | Yes |
| oneworld airline | Other partner airline | No | No |
| oneworld airline | Non-partner airline1 | No | No |
| Other partner airline | oneworld or other partner airline | No | No |
| Other partner airline | Non-partner airline | No | No |
- Flights booked under the Qantas code (QF) operated by a non-oneworld airline will earn Avios and Tier Points unless operated by Jetstar in a class other than L class.
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Other airlines
Aer Lingus
Air Italy (formerly Meridiana)
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Finnair
Iberia
Japan Airlines
LATAM (formerly LAN and TAM)
Malaysia Airlines
Qantas
Qatar
Royal Jordanian
S7 Airlines
Sri Lankan Airlines
At a glance
- Included: Aer Lingus and Stobart Air (EI).
- Minimum Avios: 300 (may vary in discount economy).
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? No.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (L, S, R, W) | 25% |
| Economy flexible (Y, M, N) | 100% |
| Business lowest (D1) | 150% |
| Business flexible (C2, J) | 250% |
- Earned 250% of flown miles on travel before 6 December 2017.
- Earned 150% of flown miles on travel before 6 December 2017.
At a glance
- Included: Air Italy (IG).
- Minimum Avios: 625 in business class, 500 in flexible economy, 250 in low economy and 125 in lowest economy.
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? No.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (Q, O, N, U, R, E, P, A, S, B, T, M) |
25% |
| Economy low (X, H, W, K, V) |
50% |
| Economy flexible (Y, L) |
100% |
| Business (C, I) |
100% |
At a glance
- Included: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines Inc (AS).
- Minimum Avios: 500 (may vary in discount economy).
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? No.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (H, Q, L, V, K, G, T, R, U) | 25% |
| Economy low (B, M) | 50% |
| Economy flexible (Y, S) | 100% |
| First (F, P) | 150% |
At a glance
- Included: American Airlines, American Eagle and American Connection (AA).
- Minimum Avios: 500 (for Bronze, Silver and Gold Members only; may vary in discount economy).
- Avios tier bonus? Yes (25% extra for Bronze, 50% extra for Silver, 100% extra for Gold).
- Collect Tier Points? Yes.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (B, G, N, O, Q) | 25% |
| Economy low (H, K, M, L, V, S1) | 50% |
| Economy flexible (Y) |
100% |
| Premium economy lowest (P) |
100% |
| Premium economy flexible (W) |
110% |
| Business (J, D, I, C2, R) |
125% |
| First3 (F, A) |
150% |
- Earned 25% of flown miles on travel before 1 January 2018.
- May earn 25%, 50% or 100% of flown miles depending on the underlying class.
- AA-operated flights flown with two-cabin aircraft within the United States (including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands) may be branded as first class but will earn miles based on business class (J, D, I, R) booking codes.
At a glance
- Included: Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon (KA).
- Minimum Avios: 500 (may vary in discount economy).
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? Yes (discounted economy flights may earn fewer Tier Points depending on the fare purchased).
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (K, L, M, N, Q, S, V) | 25% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B, H) | 100% |
| Premium economy lowest (R, E) | 100% |
| Premium economy flexible (W) | 110% |
| Business (J, C, D, I) | 125% |
| First (F, A) | 150% |
At a glance
- Included: Finnair (AY). Excludes Finnair codeshare flights operated by Flybe Finland (AY8100–AY8700).
- Minimum Avios: 500 (may vary in discount economy).
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? Yes.
- For transatlantic flights marketed by AY but operated by BA, awards will be as per the BA awarding table.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (A, G, N, O, Q, R, S, W, Z) | 25% |
| Economy low (K, M, P, T, L, V) | 50% |
| Economy flexible (H) | 70% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B) | 100% |
| Business (J, C, D, I) | 125% |
At a glance
- Included: Iberia (IB). Excludes flights operated by Iberia on behalf of Level.
- Minimum Avios: 500 (may vary in discount economy).
- Avios tier bonus? Yes (25% extra for Bronze, 50% extra for Silver and 100% extra for Gold Members).
- Collect Tier Points? Yes.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (Q, O, A) | 25% |
| Economy low (K, M, L, F, V, S, Z, N, G) | 50% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B, H) | 100% |
| Premium economy lowest (E, T) | 100% |
| Premium economy flexible (W) | 150% |
| Business lowest (R, I) | 150% |
| Business flexible (J, C, D) | 250% |
At a glance
- Included: Japan Airlines (JL), JAL Express (JC), J Air (JL) and Japan Transocean (NU).
- Minimum Avios: no minimum.
- Avios tier bonus? Yes (25% extra for Bronze, 50% extra for Silver and 100% extra for Gold Members).
- Collect Tier Points? Yes (discount economy flights will earn fewer Tier Points depending on the fare purchased).
- Reward flights: may only be booked on Japanese domestic flights two months from the date of return flight and only in the economy cabin. This restriction does not apply to domestic flights booked in conjunction with international flights.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (N, Q) | 25% |
| Economy low (O, L, S, V, G, R, K, M) | 50% |
| Economy flexible (H) |
70% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B) |
100% |
| Premium economy (W, E) |
100% |
| Business (I, J, C, D, X) |
125% |
| First (F, A) | 150% |
At a glance
- Included: LAN (LA), LAN Argentina (4M), LAN Colombia (4C), LAN Ecuador (XL), LAN Peru (LP) and TAM Airlines (JJ). Excludes the following flight ranges flown prior to 11 May 2018: 5200–6369, 7000–7859, 8200–8209, 8250–8341, 8350–8353, 8450–8499, 8600–8699, 9520–9529, 9542–9887..
- Minimum Avios: no minimum.
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? Yes (discount economy fares will earn fewer Tier Points depending on the fare purchased).
- Reward flights: Infant must be booked as a child on LAN operated flights.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class (up to 10 May 2018) | Fare class (from 11 May 2018) | Avios |
|---|---|---|
| Economy lowest (V1, X3, S1, N2, Q2, O2, G3) | Economy lowest (A, Q, O, G) |
25% |
| Economy low (K4, M1, L1) |
Economy low (K, L, M, N, S, V, X) |
50% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B, H) |
Economy flexible (Y, B, H) |
100% |
| Premium economy (P5) |
Premium economy (P) |
100% |
| Premium economy flexible (W) |
Premium economy flexible (W) |
110% |
| Business (J, C, D, I, Z) |
Business (J, C, D, I, Z) |
125% |
- Avios and Tier Points are not available on flights operating wholly within Peru or Argentina.
- Avios and Tier Points are not available on flights operating wholly within Peru, Chile or Argentina.
- Avios and Tier Points are not available on flights operating wholly within Peru, Chile, Argentina or Ecuador.
- Avios and Tier Points are not available on flights operating wholly within Argentina.
- Available on certain flights within South America.
LAN Colombia (4C) is applicable for accrual of Avios in economy (discounted) class operating wholly within Colombia.
At a glance
- Included: Malaysia Airlines (MH). Excludes MASWings carrier code MH3000 series, MH4000 series,MH5000 series, freighter (MH6000 series), Charter flights (MH8000 series), flights operated by Firefly (coded FY/MH), industry/agency discount tickets
- Minimum Avios: no minimum (discount economy fares will earn fewer Tier Points depending on the fare purchased).
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? Yes.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (L, V, S) |
25% |
| Economy low (K, M) |
50% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B, H) |
100% |
| Business (J, C, D, Z) |
125% |
| First (F, A) |
150% |
At a glance
- Included: Qantas, QantasLink and Jetconnect (QF).
- Minimum Avios: no minimum.
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? Yes (discount economy flights may earn fewer Tier Points depending on the fare purchased).
Executive Club Members can collect Avios on:
- Flights marketed and operated by Qantas or Qantas Airlines affiliates under the QF designated code.
- Flights marketed by Qantas but operated by Jetstar booked as oneworld fare in L class only.
- Flights marketed by Qantas or Qantas Airlines affiliates and operated by Qantas, a Qantas affiliate, BA, another oneworld carrier, or another third party under a codeshare agreement.
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (M, K, L, N, G, Q, S, V, O) |
25% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B, H) |
100% |
| Premium economy (W, T, R) |
100% |
| Business (J, C, D, I) |
125% |
| First (F, A) | 150% |
At a glance
- Included: Qatar Airways (QR).
- Minimum Avios: no minimum.
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? Yes (discount economy flights may earn fewer Tier Points depending on the fare purchased).
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (T, O, W, G) |
25% |
| Economy low (K, M, L, V, S, N, Q) |
100% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B, H) |
100% |
| Business (C, J, D, I, R) |
125% |
| First (F, P, A) | 150% |
At a glance
- Included: Royal Jordanian (RJ).
- Minimum Avios: 300 (may vary in discount economy).
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? Yes (discount economy flights may earn fewer Tier Points depending on the fare purchased).
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (H, K, L, M, N, O, Q, V, W, S) |
25% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B) |
100% |
| Business (J, C, D, I, Z) |
125% |
At a glance
- Included: S7 Airlines (S7) and Globus (GH).
- Minimum Avios: 500 (may vary in discount economy).
- Avios tier bonus? No.
- Collect Tier Points? Yes (discount economy flights may earn fewer Tier Points depending on the fare purchased).
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy lowest (M, L, V, T, R, S, N, Q, O, W) |
25% |
| Economy flexible (Y, B, H, K) |
100% |
| Business (J, C, D) |
125% |
At a glance
Included: SriLankan Airlines (UL).
Minimum Avios: no minimum.
Avios tier bonus? No.
Collect Tier Points? Yes (discount economy flights may earn fewer Tier Points depending on the fare purchased).
Avios awarded (percentage of flown miles)
| Fare class | Avios |
|---|---|
| Economy (R, S, N, Q, O) | 25% |
| Economy (W, M, E, L1, V1) | 50% |
| Economy (Y, B2, P2, H2, K2) | 100% |
| Business (I3) | 100% |
| Business (J, C, D) | 125% |
- Earned 25% of flown miles on travel before 1 February 2018.
- Earned 50% of flown miles on travel before 1 February 2018.
- Earned 125% of flown miles on travel before 1 February 2018.