This is usually a good option if you're in a situation where you're just short on Avios and the math works out where it's cheaper or the same to redeem with Avios and Money than it is to
purchase Avios outright, which will be rare for small quantities of Avios.
You'll always have to do the math when booking these to see if: 1) there's a better deal to just
purchase the Avios (not likely) and 2) the rate at which your purchasing Avios is a good deal for you.
For most travelers this is a promotion that should be avoided but, just to be on the safe side, make sure you do the math and work out the difference in cost between the cash fare and the cost if you were to
purchase Avios and book reward flights.
You can also
purchase Avios as a gift for another Executive Club Member — make sure you know the recipient's full name, email address and Executive Club membership number.
Purchasing Avios as a gift for another Member does not come out of your personal allowance so you are still free to
purchase Avios for yourself.
Note: If you have a BAEC account registered in Europe you will be able to
purchase Avios for less than I shall be showing in the narrative below so this could be an even better deal for you.
Finally, one can simply
purchase Avios.
A faster and safer (but not so cheap) option is to
purchase Avios points — a transaction that automatically renews your account.
We'll assume for safety's sake
she purchases the Avios and books the flight from Miami to Montego Bay now, but there's no reason why Southwest points can't be earned well in advance of booking the flights from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale, which aren't even available for ticketing yet.
You're essentially
purchasing Avios for 1.1 - 1.3 cents per mile under this offer, so it can be an exceptional deal.
If you are purchasing an award ticket completely operated by Iberia or British Airways, you have the option to pay with a combination of Avios and cash, which is like
purchasing Avios at a rate of around 1.4 cents per mile.
Purchased Avios are non-refundable.
Through Friday, June 30, 2017, British Airways is offering a 50 % bonus on
purchased Avios.
A Recipient of
purchased Avios points can receive a maximum of 100,000 Avios points in any one calendar year in aggregate, irrespective of the number of Purchasers.
selling, bartering and / or
purchasing Avios points or Rewards including attempting to sell or transfer Avios points or Rewards by means of internet based sales or auctions; or
Not exact matches
You will also receive 1
Avios per dollar when you use your card on any other
purchase.
When you use your card with British Airways
purchases, you'll receive 3
Avios per dollar spent.
Plus earn an additional 25,000 bonus
Avios after you spend $ 10,000 on
purchases or 50,000 bonus
Avios after you spend a total of $ 20,000 on
purchases within your first year of account opening.
Get 50,000
Avios after making $ 3,000 in
purchases within three months of account opening, plus an additional 25,000 bonus
Avios after making at least $ 10,000 in
purchases within your first year of account opening.
The Iberia Visa Signature ® Card also comes with a substantial introductory spending bonus, awarding 50,000
Avios for cardholders who make at least $ 3,000 in
purchases within three months of account opening.
Avios earned through
purchases with the Iberia Visa Signature ® Card are transferred to your Iberia Plus account and then can be redeemed for flight bookings, hotel stays and car rentals.
To receive
Avios for your shopping
purchases, you must log in to the British
Avios eStore.
If you
purchase your items without going through the eStore, there is no way to retroactively apply your bonus
Avios.
Using the British Airways
Avios eStore is a great way to earn a little extra on
purchases you're already making.
The first and foremost opportunity to gain plenty of
Avios is to spend $ 2000 on
purchases within the first three months of opening an account.
By reaching this amount before three months, cardholders receive 50,000
Avios which is a large reward considering the standard avios rate on purch
Avios which is a large reward considering the standard
avios rate on purch
avios rate on
purchases.
Purchases made with British Airways are eligible for a points back rate of three
Avios per dollar spent.
Earn an additional 25,000 bonus
Avios after you spend $ 10,000 total on
purchases within your first year of account opening for a total of 75,000 bonus
Avios.
Since the British Airways Executive Club's
Avios apply to
purchasing flights with all Oneworld airlines, you should always check to see if surcharge - free alternatives are available.
While you do get a good earnings rate for
Avios, the card does not offer fringe benefits like priority check - in or discounted in - flight
purchases.
Then complete your
purchase and enjoy the bonus
Avios you just earned!
There are over 400 participating online retailers to choose from, and each
purchase offers an opportunity to earn
Avios.
Avios points expire after 36 months of no activity in your account, which means no earning, redeeming,
purchasing or sharing of points.
And if you prefer earning British Airways
Avios points directly, the Chase British Airways card currently has a sign - up bonus of 50,000 British Airways
Avios points after you spend $ 3,000 on
purchases in the 1st 3 months of account opening.
Cardholders can also earn 50,000 bonus
Avios by making $ 3,000 in
purchases in their first 3 months of account opening.
Cardholders will predominantly earn
Avios from through using their credit card to make
purchases.
Plus, right now, you can earn an additional 25,000 bonus
Avios after you spend $ 10,000 on
purchases or 50,000 bonus
Avios after you spend a total of $ 20,000 on
purchases within your first year of account opening.
3
Avios are awarded for every $ 1 spent on British Airways
purchases, and 1
Avios for every $ 1 spent on all other
purchases.
3
Avios points: You'll earn 3
Avios points for each $ 1 spent on
purchases made directly with British Airways, OpenSkies and Iberia, including flights and flight - related services.
You will qualify for 50,000 bonus
Avios if you make $ 3,000 in
Purchases within 3 months of account opening.
Also, earn an additional 25,000 bonus
Avios after you spend $ 10,000 total on
purchases within the first year from account opening, plus a further 25,000 bonus
Avios after you spend $ 20,000 total on
purchases within the first year from account opening1.
Every calendar year you make $ 30,000 in
purchases, you will earn a Travel Together Ticket - good for two years when you redeem
Avios for a flight on British Airways3.
Outside of bonus points, you can earn three
Avios per dollar spent on British Airways
purchases.
3
Avios for every $ 1 spent on British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus
purchases and 1
Avios per $ 1 spent on all other
purchases
Additional 25,000 bonus
Avios (so total 100K
Avios) after spending $ 20,000 total on
purchases within the first year
3 Iberia
Avios for every $ 1 spent on Iberia
purchases and 1
Avios for every $ 1 spent on all other
purchases
Executive Club Members should collect their
Avios Points on the day of
purchase by visiting the Village Welcome or Tourist Information Centre and presenting their Executive Club card along with their shopping receipts.
In addition to the sign - up bonus, you'll earn 3
Avios per dollar you spend on British Airways and 1
Avios per dollar for all other
purchases.
You will need a minimum of 8000
Avios to
purchase a return flight.
Any
Avios balance you have earned previously can also be used to
purchase flights.