Avios Beginners

Starting out on your Avios journey can be confusing. There’s lots to learn about the many ways to collect points, and then more to learn about how to spend them. Here’s all the useful information you need to get started earning and spending your points. I also share how to maximise the value from your points, getting you more for fewer points.

Avios Beginners
Suggested Reading Getting started with Avios Three top tips when you're starting out on your points journey. Best ways to search for Avios seats How can you find reward seats for British Airways? British Airways companion voucher How to reduce the Avios you need for flights by fifty percent.

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Avios Advice: Three things to do when you’re getting started
Avios Hotels: How does it work, and why should you use it?

Avios Hotels: How does it work, and why should you use it?

What is the Avios Hotels platform, and how can you earn thousands of Avios by booking a hotel? Here's a guide to the easiest way to earn Avios.
Avios Advice: Three things to do when you’re getting started

Avios Advice: Three things to do when you’re getting started

My Avios advice: here's the three most important bits of advice I'd give anyone who is starting out on their Avios collection journey.
How to change the frequent flyer account on a BA booking

How to change the frequent flyer account on a BA booking

Switching the frequent flyer number on a BA booking should be easy, but it's not. Find out how to change this online, without having to speak to the British Airways call centre.
Best (and worst) ways to search for Avios availability

Best (and worst) ways to search for Avios availability

What are the best tools for searching for Avios availability? Here's a rundown of the best ways to find and stay alerted to Avios flights
Is a BA companion voucher worth it?

Is a BA companion voucher worth it?

Is a BA companion voucher worth it? Here's a breakdown of all the pro's and cons of companion British Airways companion vouchers.
What is the British Airways Club Suite and why is it better?

What is the British Airways Club Suite and why is it better?

What does it mean to have the BA Club Suite on your flight, and how is the seat different from the original Club World seat?
Which Airlines Can I Use A British Airways Companion Voucher On

Which Airlines Can I Use A British Airways Companion Voucher On

If you have a BA companion voucher which airlines can you use it on? You'll be surprised to read it's not just British Airways.
What is an Avios Point Worth? A Comprehensive Guide

What is an Avios Point Worth? A Comprehensive Guide

Exactly how much is a single Avios point worth? And are all points worth the same? Find out in our comprehensive guide to the value of Avios
How to link your Qatar Privilege Club to your British Airways Executive Club Account

How to link your Qatar Privilege Club to your British Airways Executive Club Account

Linking your British Airways and Qatar accounts is a simple process, which gives you significantly more ways to use your Avios.
Airline Points For Dummies: What I Wish I Knew When I Started

Airline Points For Dummies: What I Wish I Knew When I Started

Getting started with points collection - here's six things that I wish I knew when I started collecting Avios and airline miles
How to quickly get 10,000 Avios

How to quickly get 10,000 Avios

Need an Avios boost? Here's how to get 10k (or more) points quickly. From the well-known ways to increase your balance, to the secret Avios hacks that are a lot more cost effective.