British Airways to raise Avios reward ticket prices again – here’s when to book by to avoid increase

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23 May 2026 • 4:04 AM MYT
The Independent
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British Airways to raise Avios reward ticket prices again – here’s when to book by to avoid increase

  • British Airways is increasing the cash component of reward tickets booked using Avios, effective from Wednesday 27 May.
  • Customers have been given five days' notice of the price rises, which will see the cash element increase by up to 33 per cent.
  • For example, a Club World ticket from London Heathrow to New York JFK will now require £499, an increase of approximately £100, in addition to the unchanged Avios amount.
  • This marks the second devaluation in five months, with the airline attributing the changes to rising fuel costs, likely due to the Middle East crisis.
  • While some passengers may be deterred by the increased cash element, many who accumulate Avios through company spending are expected to remain loyal to BA.

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