Uncovering the Surprising Value of BA Economy Reward Seats

Have you ever gazed wistfully at your Avios balance, yearning for the luxury of Business Class but coming up just a smidge short? We’ve all been there. Today, we’re here to squash the myth that only the plush, roomy expanses of Business Class can squeeze the best bang out of your Avios buck.

In this blog, we’ll turn our gaze to the often-underestimated, remarkably budget-friendly Economy class. We’ll break down some common misperceptions and start seeing our hard-earned Avios as the travel treasure they truly are – even in the Economy

Before we jump into all the (pretty) good bits about Economy reward seats, it’s worth remembering that as well as paying for your entire flight with the standard Avios ratio, you can utilise Reward Flight Saver options when booking your reward seat on BA. These fares are fixed price offers, which reduce the (often considerable) price you would usually have to pay in fees and taxes on top of your free Reward Flight seat. Instead, you pay more of the total cost with British Airways Avios.