- In a first for the airline, British Airways has launched flights that are made up exclusively of Reward Seats for Executive Club Members
- The first Avios-Only flight will be the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh in November 2023
- Four flights from London Heathrow to Geneva will follow in February and March 2024, with more routes to be announced throughout 2023
- All flights are available to book from today
Thursday 13 April 2023 – British Airways has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats.
The first Avios-Only flight will be the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh on 3 November 2023, followed by a selection of flights from London Heathrow to Geneva in February and March 2024. More routes will be announced throughout 2023
Return flights to Sharm El Sheikh will be from as little as £1 + 27,500 Avios per person, with an option to reduce this even further with a Companion Voucher. Club Europe (business class) fares start from £1 + 48,500 Avios. The Egyptian holiday hotspot recently became the latest addition to the network of British Airways’ London Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer.
Following this, the next Avios-Only flights will be the BA728 from London Heathrow to Geneva on the dates below. Flights will be from £1 + 18,500 Avios per person, with options from £1 + 30,000 Avios in Club Europe. The respective BA729 return flights will operate as Avios-Only flights a week later.
- 10 February 2024
- 17 February 2024
- 24 February 2024
- 02 March 2024
Reward Seats are those that can be purchased using Avios at static rates. British Airways guarantees a minimum of 12 and 14 Reward Seats on short and long-haul flights respectively, and this will be the first flight with every seat available to purchase using Avios. Members booking the Avios-Only flight can do so in any cabin as they normally would through ba.com, with a selection of return options available as Reward Seats.
Ian Romanis said: “We are always looking for new ways to reward our loyal customers and offer value wherever we can, which is why we are excited about this brand-new option for Members. Sharm El Sheikh and Geneva will be the first of several flights as we roll more out in 2024.”
Tom Stoddart, BA Euroflyer’s CEO, said: “We are proud to be operating British Airways’ first Avios-Only flight. BA Euroflyer is the only short-haul carrier based at Gatwick to offer a loyalty programme, and now we’re offering more value and choice than ever for our Members.”
The new Sharm El Sheikh route will be operated by BA Euroflyer three times per week throughout the winter season, with a fourth service on Saturdays until 15 December 2023.
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Avios-Only flight costs
LONDON GATWICK TO SHARM EL SHEIKH (OFF-PEAK)
Euro Traveller (economy) return:
- £1 + 27,500 Avios
- £9 + 26,000 Avios
- £25 + 23,500 Avios
- £35 + 18,500 Avios
- £91 + 12,500 Avios
- £121 + 8,500 Avios
Club Europe (business class) return:
- £1 + 48,500 Avios
- £9 + 47,000 Avios
- £35 + 38,500 Avios
- £50 _35,500 Avios
- £95 + 26,500 Avios
- £141 + 19,500 Avios
LONDON HEATHROW TO GENEVA (OFF-PEAK)
Euro Traveller (economy) return:
- £1 + 18,500 Avios
- £9 + 17,000 Avios
- £18 + 14,500 Avios
- £35 + 9,500 Avios
- £65 + 7,400 Avios
- £85 + 5,900 Avios
Club Europe (business class) return:
- £1 + 30,000 Avios
- £9 + 28,500 Avios
- £25 + 23,500 Avios
- £50 + 17,000 Avios
- £85 + 13,000 Avios
- £125 + 10,500 Avios
About British Airways’ flight network
As the UK’s national flag carrier, British Airways serves more than 190 destinations across more than 65 countries, including routes with its partnership airlines. The airline proudly offers customers flights to more destination from London than any other carrier.
British Airways customers have access to one of the world’s most extensive flight networks, both domestically and internationally, offering flights to and from central airports at convenient times. It operates out of three major London airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City, and serves up to 26 cities in the US alone.
About the British Airways Executive Club
The British Airways Executive Club is a free-to-join reward programme for anyone who loves travel. Its currency is Avios, which can be collected by flying with BA or its partner airlines, taking a holiday, making purchases with more than 1,500 retailers when shopping through British Airways at shopping.ba.com, or through everyday spending with a wide range of partners such as American Express, Nectar, Avis Budget Group and Marriott.
Members can also collect Tier Points every time they fly with British Airways or its oneworld® partners, which offer access a range of exclusive benefits as they climb the Tiers through Blue, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Visit www.britishairways.com/
About BA Euroflyer
Based at London Gatwick Airport, BA Euroflyer is a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways. Across summer and winter schedules, it offers nearly 40 short-haul destinations to popular leisure destinations.
BA Euroflyer customers receive the familiar British Airways product and service, including enjoying benefits such as a generous baggage allowance, free water and snacks, a business class cabin option and frequent flyer benefits such as lounge access.
