i Preface
Firstly, we'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new members. We've created this short guide with you in mind which we hope covers all the basics you need to know about earning Avios and Tier Points as an Executive Club member. In addition, consider this as your crash course tutorial towards attaining status on BA. If there any nuances you are unsure about, please use this thread to post any questions you might have.


ii Contents
Introduction and overview of the Executive Club
Avios and Tier Points explained
Membership Tiers
Earning Tier Points
Earning Avios on flights
Earning Avios on hotel stays
Credit card partners
Earning through everyday spending
Exchanging other points for Avios


iii Acknowledgments
This guide is a collaborative effort, and could not have been produced without the kind contributions over the past 12 months and years beforehand from a wide body of members across our community