British Airways Club

British Airways Club (the rebranded Executive Club) runs on Avios and prices reward flights on a distance-based chart. For Australians it shines on short oneworld hops and on premium long-haul when you can sidestep British Airways' notoriously high surcharges by flying the right metal.

How to earn Avios

Avios is widely earnable: British Airways Club is a transfer partner of major flexible bank currencies, and Avios moves between partner programs. That shared-currency flexibility lets you pool points from several sources.

How to use Avios

Reward flights use a distance-based Avios chart, so short sectors are cheap and long-haul scales up with distance. The smart play is choosing routings and metal that minimise the carrier charges British Airways layers onto its own long-haul awards.

Sweet spots

• Short-haul oneworld hops priced in the lowest Avios distance bands.
• Premium long-haul on partners where surcharges are lower than on British Airways' own metal.
• Reward Flight Saver-style bookings that cap the cash component on eligible routes.
• Topping up an Avios balance from multiple partners to reach a single premium redemption.

What to watch

• Carrier-imposed charges on British Airways' own long-haul awards are very high — sometimes hundreds of dollars each way.
• Distance-based pricing means ultra-long-haul in premium cabins gets expensive in Avios.
• Award availability in premium cabins on popular routes can be limited.

Alliance & partners

Qantas's alliance. Earn and burn Qantas Points across American, British Airways, Cathay, Qatar, Japan Airlines, Finnair, Alaska and more.

Frequently asked

Why do people warn about British Airways surcharges?

British Airways adds large carrier-imposed charges to award tickets on its own metal, especially in premium cabins on long-haul. You can often reduce or avoid them by using your Avios on partner airlines instead.

Can I move Avios between programs?

Generally yes — Avios is a shared currency across partner programs like British Airways Club, Qatar Privilege Club and others, so you can consolidate balances to reach a redemption. Check current transfer rules before moving large amounts.