Originally Posted by
Hoch
I stumbled across something that surprised me (not really) but annoyed me. Whilst looking to
redeem one of my Amex vouchers, I noticed that I have to spend 15,000 Avios for my infant
son (10 months when we fly).
Now, I understand and accept having to use Avios for Mstr Hoch. But what annoys me is that
whilst they take for him
they do not give for him. Very odd practice 
H
(Mods, feel free to move to the rant thread)
If by this you mean you cannot register Master Hoch with BAEC and he cannot earn avios, you are incorrect; if you have (or create) a household account you can add a child; from ba.com:
16.1.12. Parents or guardians may nominate persons under 18 years of age to be a member of a Household Account and this will entitle them to earn and, subject to the remainder of this Clause 16.1.12, redeem Avios Points. Requests and bookings relating to Rewards may be made by any Household Account member provided they are 18 years of age or over. For the avoidance of doubt and apart from the ability to earn Avios Points and receiving the benefit of Reward travel by virtue of Avios Points being redeemed for their benefit by any Householder Account member over 18 years of age, Household Account members under 18 years of age are not entitled to the Services by reason of their being a Household Account member.
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