Long-haul Avios Routes with Business and First Class Reward Seat Availability for 2023

As the spring holiday booking frenzy starts to wind down, now’s the perfect time to plan for the year ahead with our BA flight finder Whether you're dreaming of a late summer escape or planning an adventure in the winter sun, we’ve uncovered some of the best long-haul Avios routes for 2023, with a focus on Business and First Class British Airways reward flight availability.

Keep in mind that the number of routes featuring British Airways First Class options has decreased in recent years, following BA's retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet in 2020. The current First Class routes departing from London include:

Abuja, Bahrain, Bermuda, Boston, Bridgetown, Chicago, Dallas, Dubai, Hong Kong, Houston, Johannesburg, Kuwait, Lagos, Los Angeles, Male (Maldives), Mexico City, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Riyadh, San Francisco, San Jose (California), Santiago, Seattle, Singapore, Sydney, Vancouver, and Washington DC.

Your best bet for securing a First Class seat is on routes where BA operates the A380 aircraft, which offers 14 seats in the cabin. However, it's important to note that British Airways does not guarantee First Class reward seats on any of its flights. Reward seats for Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class are typically guaranteed.

We've done the legwork for you, analysing trends, and comparing routes with our Avios flight finder. Let's explore how to make your points go the extra mile.