The booking time matters

On 21 October British Airways announced that eligible flight-and-hotel or flight-and-car packages from British Airways Holidays will earn 6 Avios per pound of eligible spend. The rate applies to bookings made from 12:00 GMT on 24 November 2026, 13:00 in Italy and Germany, regardless of travel dates. Earlier eligible bookings follow the previous earning structure. The rule applies in markets where British Airways Holidays sells these packages.

How travellers split the Avios

Avios are split evenly among travellers, excluding infants under two on the date of the outbound flight. A traveller receives their share if they belong to the British Airways Club and add their membership number before travel. Children aged two and older can earn under the same conditions. British Airways says it will credit the Avios within 14 days of return. The new credit replaces separate flight Avios and the package bonus.

Which costs count

British Airways converts prices in other currencies to pounds at the applicable rate on the booking date. The final eligible package value reflects any amendments. Excursions and transfers bought through British Airways Holidays can count. Taxes paid directly to the accommodation and seat selection with separate earning stay outside the package calculation. Paying in part or in full with Avios does not reduce the earning base.

An example for two travellers

Suppose the eligible package value is £1,600. It generates 9,600 Avios. If both travellers are Club members and add their numbers, each receives 4,800 Avios. This is an illustrative calculation. If you are deciding whether to wait until 24 November, compare the cash price and cancellation terms too. The cash price can change before you book.

The photograph

British Airways A320 arriving at London Heathrow, 20 August 2024. Archive photo by TK1604, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP under the same licence.

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