Cheapest way to get at least 1 Avios
Jul 2, 2012, 3:03 pm
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Cheapest way to get at least 1 Avios
Hey,
I just transfered my miles from my BMI account to the BAEC and tried to book a intraeuropean flight as a Reward Flight Saver.
But it didnīt worked, seems as the transfer dont count as collecting Avios.
Since the Reward Flight Saver is the most interesting option on BA for me and Iīm not planning to fly (a revenue ticket) on any Oneworld airline in the next time, Iīm looking for the cheapest way to collect at least one Avios.
Any tipps?
Thank you!
I just transfered my miles from my BMI account to the BAEC and tried to book a intraeuropean flight as a Reward Flight Saver.
But it didnīt worked, seems as the transfer dont count as collecting Avios.
Since the Reward Flight Saver is the most interesting option on BA for me and Iīm not planning to fly (a revenue ticket) on any Oneworld airline in the next time, Iīm looking for the cheapest way to collect at least one Avios.
Any tipps?
Thank you!
Jul 2, 2012, 3:12 pm
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Hey,
I just transfered my miles from my BMI account to the BAEC and tried to book a intraeuropean flight as a Reward Flight Saver.
But it didnīt worked, seems as the transfer dont count as collecting Avios.
Since the Reward Flight Saver is the most interesting option on BA for me and Iīm not planning to fly (a revenue ticket) on any Oneworld airline in the next time, Iīm looking for the cheapest way to collect at least one Avios.
Any tipps?
Thank you!
I just transfered my miles from my BMI account to the BAEC and tried to book a intraeuropean flight as a Reward Flight Saver.
But it didnīt worked, seems as the transfer dont count as collecting Avios.
Since the Reward Flight Saver is the most interesting option on BA for me and Iīm not planning to fly (a revenue ticket) on any Oneworld airline in the next time, Iīm looking for the cheapest way to collect at least one Avios.
Any tipps?
Thank you!
Minimum transfer is Ģ2.50, but if you have some points already that's effectively free.
Another option would be to buy something from the BA eStore however the points can be slow to show up.
A hotel points or Amex MR transfer would work too, take a look at this page for some ideas.
Good luck
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ting-list.html
Jul 2, 2012, 3:16 pm
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Use the BA eStore (shopping), buy something (that you need). Cheapest would be a track from itunes, etc.
Disadvantage: time to creidt.
transfer something into BA Avios (e.g. hotel points, BAA worldpoints, Tesco CC, Amex MR points,etc).
Couple of days at worst.
Buy 1k Avios from BA, instant. Though certainly not cheap.
Combine My Avios does not acount as activity.
Disadvantage: time to creidt.
transfer something into BA Avios (e.g. hotel points, BAA worldpoints, Tesco CC, Amex MR points,etc).
Couple of days at worst.
Buy 1k Avios from BA, instant. Though certainly not cheap.
Combine My Avios does not acount as activity.
Jul 2, 2012, 3:27 pm
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Jul 2, 2012, 3:51 pm
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Jul 2, 2012, 4:08 pm
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Thank you Guys!! Iīm one time more amazed how unbelievable kind and helpful almost eveybody in this forum is. ^^^
No Iīm not UK/US-based, but I guess Itunes will work nevertheless.
My Le Club account is unfortunately quite empty at the moment, but Iīve points at some Club Carlson which I can be transfered. Iīm just undicided which of both options I will take.
No Iīm not UK/US-based, but I guess Itunes will work nevertheless.
My Le Club account is unfortunately quite empty at the moment, but Iīve points at some Club Carlson which I can be transfered. Iīm just undicided which of both options I will take.
Jul 2, 2012, 7:21 pm
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It doesn't matter where he is based, as long as the selected store (from the UK or US site) ships to his address. Ebay works and usually sellers don't charge an arm and a leg for international shipping. Only problem is it takes about a month to get the miles. I've tried itunes several times, but never got the miles.
Jul 3, 2012, 2:18 am
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Yes (and BAA Worldpoints too if you use a BAA airport). Although if you take the buy back offer the avios won't appear until after the end of the month - so if you want them to appear quick don't take the buy back option.
Jul 3, 2012, 2:29 am
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It doesn't matter where he is based, as long as the selected store (from the UK or US site) ships to his address. Ebay works and usually sellers don't charge an arm and a leg for international shipping. Only problem is it takes about a month to get the miles. I've tried itunes several times, but never got the miles.
Jul 3, 2012, 10:23 am
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anyway. You can earn ba miles via ebay in any country (just follow the link and search for the ebay id. - you will even be billed in your own currency).
Jul 4, 2012, 2:13 am
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Will the, Shell sign up bonus of 50 Avios. Ereward transfers count as earning Avios.
regards
cal
Update Shell signup bonus does qualify you for the "earn 1 avios " Took 4 days to show on BAEC account
regards
cal
Update Shell signup bonus does qualify you for the "earn 1 avios " Took 4 days to show on BAEC account
Last edited by xcalx; Jul 4, 2012 at 8:19 am Reason: update