Avios Reward Flights:

Everything you need to know

What are Reward Flights?

Put simply, Reward Flights are seats on flights that can be booked using Avios as the main payment method – that’s pretty much it!

Learn more about the ins and outs of Reward Flights below or go right ahead and search for your next Reward Flight now!

What do I need to know about Reward Flights?

There are guaranteed seats on all British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and many available on OneWorld partner flights – these are seats that can ONLY be booked with Avios as the main payment method.
Reward Flight seats are made available 355 days ahead of departure.
You can change or cancel your flight for just £35 per person.
Check-in baggage included on many flights.
When you book a Reward Flight the only cash you need to spend is on fees, taxes and carrier charges.
If you don’t have enough Avios, you can buy additional Avios or pay the difference in cash.

Reward Flight map: where can I go and how many Avios do I need?*

*The Avios cost shown is for a one-way, off-peak, economy Reward Flight to the specified destinations. The number of Avios required for a Reward Flight is subject to change without notice.

How do Reward Flights work?

So now you know what they are, where they go and how many Avios you need, it’s probably a good time to explain how to get yourself a Reward Flight. This is how you do it…

Top tips for booking Reward Flights

Plan ahead: Reward Flights are released 355 days ahead of departure – be ready to book ASAP!
Be flexible on dates: search Reward Flights across a couple of days or even weeks to open up more options.
Sign up for notifications: download the Avios App and be alerted if a Reward Flight seat becomes available
Short of Avios? bridge the gap to your next Reward Flight by buying extra Avios