British Airways launches first "Avios-Only" flights: all seats bookable only with points
British Airways has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of seats are available exclusively for [...]
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British Airways has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of seats are available exclusively to Executive Club members as award seats. Other loyalty programs have already taken similar steps, such as. e.g. Qantas when it restarted its engines post pandemic.
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There are currently no interesting routes for Italian travelers, but BA's announcement includes the launch of new routes during 2023. The first Avios-Only flight will be the inaugural one from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh on November 3, 2023, followed by a selection of flights from London Heathrow to Geneva in February and March 2024.
How many avios for a ticket
The flights of Round trip to Sharm El Sheikh will be from £1 + 27,500 Avios per person. Club Europe (business class) fares start at £1 + 48,500 Avios. The Egyptian vacation hotspot recently became the latest addition to the network of British Airways' London Gatwick branch, BA Euroflyer.
Subsequently, the next Avios-Only flights will be BA728 from London Heathrow to Geneva on the dates indicated below. Flights will start from £1 + 18,500 Avios per person, with options from £1 + 30,000 Avios in Club Europe. The respective BA729 return flights will operate as Avios-Only flights one week later.
How to redeem prize tickets
Award Seats are those that can be purchased using Avios at fixed rates. British Airways guarantees a minimum of 12 and 14 award seats on short- and long-haul flights, respectively, and this will be the first flight with every seat available for purchase using Avios. Members booking the Avios-Only flight can do so in any cabin as they normally would through ba.com, with a selection of return options available as Award Seats.
Ian Romanis said, "We are always looking for new ways to reward our loyal customers and offer value wherever we can, which is why we are excited about this newest member option. Sharm El Sheikh and Geneva will be the first in a series of flights to be launched more in 2024."
Tom Stoddart, CEO of BA Euroflyer, said, "We are proud to operate British Airways' first Avios-Only flight. BA Euroflyer is the only Gatwick-based short-haul carrier to offer a loyalty program and we now offer more value and choice than ever to our members."
The new route to Sharm El Sheikh will be operated by BA Euroflyer three times a week throughout the winter season, with a fourth service on Saturdays until December 15, 2023.
