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British Airways Club guide: Avios and Tier Points
Rules checked 27 September 2026
The British Airways Club, formerly the Executive Club, is a member of oneworld. Both Avios and Tier Points are based on what you spend on British Airways flights, not how far you fly.
At a glance
| Alliance | oneworld |
|---|---|
| How you earn | Avios per pound of base fare and British Airways surcharges |
| Status currency | Tier Points, one per pound |
| Qualifying period | Your collection year |
| Tiers | Blue, Bronze, Silver, Gold |
Earning on British Airways flights
| Tier | Avios per £1 | Tier Points per £1 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6 | 1 |
| Bronze | 7 | 1 |
| Silver | 8 | 1 |
| Gold | 9 | 1 |
Taxes and Air Passenger Duty don't count. Fares paid in other currencies are converted to pounds.
Status
| Tier | Tier Points | oneworld status |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 3,500 | oneworld Ruby |
| Silver | 7,500 | oneworld Sapphire |
| Gold | 20,000 | oneworld Emerald |
Things to watch
- Cheap fares earn little. Because earning is spend-based, a sale fare to the other side of the world earns less than an expensive short business trip.
- Avios are shared currency. Avios can be moved between British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Finnair and Aer Lingus, which widens where you can use them.
- Check the cash part of award tickets. British Airways reward flights often carry significant carrier charges on top of the Avios, so compare the total cost before booking.
Who it suits
The British Airways Club suits UK-based flyers who buy higher fares on British Airways, and anyone collecting Avios through UK credit cards. If you mainly fly cheaper long-haul economy with oneworld airlines, a distance-based oneworld programme may earn status faster.
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