Aug 6, 2019, 8:54 am
Last edit by: mia
Discussion of Avios is spread across Flyertalk, because it is the rewards currency of three airlines with common ownership, but separate frequent flyer programs:
AIRLINE FORUMS:
CREDIT CARD FORUMS:
AIRLINE FORUMS:
CREDIT CARD FORUMS:
- American Express Membership Rewards (USA) points are transferable to all three Avios airline programs. American Express is also the issuer of British Airways co-branded cards in the UK.
- Chase Ultimate Rewards points are transferable to all three Avios airline programs. Chase is the issuer of Are Lingus, British Airways, and Iberia Airlines co-branded cards in the USA.
- Diners Club Rewards (Canada and USA) are transferable to British Airways. This is only of interest if you already have a Diners Club card, because it is closed for applications.
- HSBC Premier rewards points are transferable to British Airways in many countries.
Anyone else racking up Avios points?
Aug 5, 2019 | 1:06 pm
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With the recent reduction of BA surcharges in Economy from the U.S. to Europe, last-minute redemptions in Economy Class can be a good deal -- especially if you travel on a BA off-peak date: Just 13,000 BA Avios (that's 9,300 transferred Amex MR points with the current 40% transfer bonus) plus about $95 in surcharges and taxes from the U.S. Northeast to LHR.
Aug 6, 2019 | 8:59 am
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Last edited by mia; Aug 6, 2019 at 9:26 am
Aug 8, 2019 | 3:18 pm
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I love Avios 
I only have ever had the one Chase BA card. All my Avios are transfer from Amex MR. I use them on flights to Hawaii (from west coast); on JAL for flights to and within Japan; on Cathay for flights to/from Hong Kong; and on Qantas for flights to and from Sydney. I have also used it on an Iberian flight.
It's one of my favorite FF currencies.
I only have ever had the one Chase BA card. All my Avios are transfer from Amex MR. I use them on flights to Hawaii (from west coast); on JAL for flights to and within Japan; on Cathay for flights to/from Hong Kong; and on Qantas for flights to and from Sydney. I have also used it on an Iberian flight.It's one of my favorite FF currencies.