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British Airways launches more ‘Avios only’ flights for late 2023 and Easter 2024

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24 May 2023 by Rob Burgess

British Airways launches more ‘Avios only’ flights for late 2023 and Easter 2024

British Airways recently launched ‘Avios only’ flights, copying a successful Qantas initiative.

Selected flights in the schedule are withdrawn for cash sale with every single seat opened up for Avios redemption.

The second batch has now become available for booking.

Avios only flights launched by British Airways

There is a subtle change for this second round of ‘Avios only’ flights.

For the first batch, only OUTBOUND flights were ‘Avios only‘. There were no dedicated return flights, although BA told us that they had increased Avios availability over the following week to hopefully allow everyone to get back.

This time, there is a dedicated outbound flight and a dedicated inbound flight. YOU DON’T NEED TO BOOK BOTH but you shouldn’t have problems getting back on the dedicated return date even if all other flights that week have no Avios availability.

Here are the options. Note that there is a concentration of flights over next Easter which will be attractive to many.

RouteOutbound dateInbound date
London Gatwick to Las Palmas15 November 202322 November 2023
London Gatwick to Lanzarote4 December 202311 December 2023
London Heathrow to Barcelona29 March 20247 April 2024
London Heathrow to Nice29 March 20247 April 2024
London Gatwick to Tenerife29 March 20247 April 2024

The Avios pricing for these flights is the same as usual – there are no surcharges or special conditions.

You can use British Airways American Express 2-4-1 vouchers or Barclays Avios Upgrade vouchers if you wish. The usual cancellation rules apply (£35 per person fee or the Reward Flight Saver fee paid, whichever is lower).

I still think that British Airways isn’t making the most of these offers. If it really wants to make a splash, let’s open up a full Boeing 777 to the Middle East over October half term. This would get people talking. It could also tie these flights into a special event, such as a European pride festival.

I also think there is also potential to do a deal with local hotels to offer special rates to anyone who books these flights. You could add a drinks reception midweek with BA representatives for all of the passengers, irrespective of where they stay.

It is still early days for ‘Avios only’ flights, however. If you want to book one of these trips, I would jump in quickly as the first batch sold out within 24 hours.

PS. The hotel image above is the Hyatt Regency Palais de la Méditerranée hotel, Nice which we recently reviewed

 
 
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British Airways recently launched ‘Avios only’ flights, copying a successful Qantas initiative. Selected flights in the schedule are withdrawn for cash sale with every single seat opened up for Avios redemption. The second batch has now become available for booking. There is a subtle change for this second round of ‘Avios only’ flights. For the […] View this article online   Booking a luxury hotel? Get additional benefits with our exclusive service   Turn business purchases into rewards and keep your cashflow flowing The American Express®  Business Gold Card FIND OUT MORE 24 May 2023 by Rob Burgess BRITISH AIRWAYS LAUNCHES MORE ‘AVIOS ONLY’ FLIGHTS FOR LATE 2023 AND EASTER 2024 British Airways recently launched ‘Avios only’ flights, copying a successful Qantas initiative. Selected flights in the schedule are withdrawn for cash sale with every single seat opened up for Avios redemption. The second batch has now become available for booking. Avios only flights launched by British Airways There is a subtle change for this second round of ‘Avios only’ flights. For the first batch, only OUTBOUND flights were ‘Avios only‘. There were no dedicated return flights, although BA told us that they had increased Avios availability over the following week to hopefully allow everyone to get back. This time, there is a dedicated outbound flight and a dedicated inbound flight. YOU DON’T NEED TO BOOK BOTH but you shouldn’t have problems getting back on the dedicated return date even if all other flights that week have no Avios availability. Here are the options. Note that there is a concentration of flights over next Easter which will be attractive to many. RouteOutbound dateInbound dateLondon Gatwick to Las Palmas15 November 202322 November 2023London Gatwick to Lanzarote4 December 202311 December 2023London Heathrow to Barcelona29 March 20247 April 2024London Heathrow to Nice29 March 20247 April 2024London Gatwick to Tenerife29 March 20247 April 2024 The Avios pricing for these flights is the same as usual – there are no surcharges or special conditions. You can use British Airways American Express 2-4-1 vouchers or Barclays Avios Upgrade vouchers if you wish. The usual cancellation rules apply (£35 per person fee or the Reward Flight Saver fee paid, whichever is lower). I still think that British Airways isn’t making the most of these offers. If it really wants to make a splash, let’s open up a full Boeing 777 to the Middle East over October half term. This would get people talking. It could also tie these flights into a special event, such as a European pride festival. I also think there is also potential to do a deal with local hotels to offer special rates to anyone who books these flights. You could add a drinks reception midweek with BA representatives for all of the passengers, irrespective of where they stay. It is still early days for ‘Avios only’ flights, however. If you want to book one of these trips, I would jump in quickly as the first batch sold out within 24 hours. PS. The hotel image above is the Hyatt Regency Palais de la Méditerranée hotel, Nice which we recently reviewed Click here to read comments on this article DISCOVER MORE GREAT OFFERS Avios Top Avios earning bonuses 175 BA questions, answered Avios peak and off-peak calendar Hotels Top hotel points bonuses Get elite status from credit cards Our luxury hotel booking service Credit Cards Top credit card bonuses What is the best Avios credit card? What Amex bonuses can you get? tw   in   fb   mail We’re always here to help you make the most of your Avios, Virgin Points and hotel points. If you have any questions or want to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected] or reach out on social media. Please forward this email to any friends or family who you think may be interested in improving how they travel. If you were sent this email by a friend and would like to subscribe, click here. Head for Points  
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