Ask Alisha: Getting the best value from Avios
Searching for a British Airways reward flight deal can seem overwhelming, which is why we created Reward Flight Finder, to make the whole process simpler. But it can be stressful to figure out which options can get you the most value for your Avios points. So we asked our resident “Points Professor”, Alisha Collins, to answer questions from some UK based Reward Flight Finder members who like to make the most of their Avios points pot.
Can Avios really save you money on flights? Absolutely. When compared to the cash price you would pay for the flight, you are likely to save money on an Avios flight redemption for long-haul first class, business and premium economy, and short-haul business and economy tickets. However, an Avios flight redemption for long-haul economy tickets tends to be of poor value because the taxes and charges alone often exceed the cash price you can get from travel agents.