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The Definitive Guide to British Airways’ Direct Routes From the U.S. [Plane Types and Seat Options]

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Seat Options by Aircraft Type

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British Airways is one of the largest airlines in the world. Great Britain is home to Europe’s financial capital, London, and is frequented by millions of tourists year-round. As the country’s flag carrier, British Airways has a huge fleet and route network to meet global flight demand.

The airline has a storied history in premium flights: British Airways invented the modern lie-flat seat in business class and was once the chief innovator of premium-cabin travel products.

Though the airline has fallen behind in innovation for many years to competitors, including Emirates and Singapore Airlines, British Airways has made huge strides in reasserting itself as a global leader in commercial travel with its new Club Suite (which we’ll get into below).

British Airways operates the most aircraft of any airline by far and performs swaps extremely often — so we have plenty of ground to cover in this guide to your options.

British Airways operates a huge variety of aircraft on its flights between America and London , and continues to expand options. Specifically, the airline recently introduced a new Club Suite business class product.

These seats are the absolute best offering in business class , featuring reverse herringbone seats with direct aisle access and a sliding door.

The new Club Suite is available on all A350-1000 and 787-10 aircraft, as well as some reconfigured 777-300ER and 777-200 planes.

Let’s take a look at BA’s route summary chart for reference:

With a huge supply of business and leisure travelers to serve, British Airways’ route network is deeply embedded in the U.S. Each plane can have a different cabin configuration, which complicates predicting seat options.

Before we do a deep dive into the specifics, let’s talk points.

If you follow British Airways, you probably know about the insane fuel surcharges levied by the airline. These fuel surcharges can exceed $1,100 to $1,800 for round-trip premium cabin award tickets. One of the ways to reduce your fees is by booking 2 one-ways, which will lower your burden by approximately $200.

Otherwise, fuel surcharges for British Airways-operated flights to/from London are a fact of life.

Some of the best miles to earn for British Airways are Japan Airlines Mileage Bank , American Airlines AAdvantage , British Airways Avios , and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles . Here’s how the transfer partners shake out:

• American Express Membership Rewards :  British Airways Avios and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
• Brex Rewards : Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
• Capital One Miles :  Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
• Chase Ultimate Rewards : British Airways Avios
• Citi ThankYou Rewards : Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
• Marriott Bonvoy : American Airlines AAdvantage, British Airways Avios, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, and Japan Airlines Mileage Bank

Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, and British Airways Avios use a distance-based award chart, so the mileage cost will vary depending on your exact route.

For one-way economy flights, American Airlines charges 22,500 miles off-peak and 30,000 miles otherwise. Business class requires 57,500 miles one-way, while first class costs 85,000 miles.

British Airways First Class Options

British Airways serves affluent travelers to and from London with plenty of first class options . Interestingly, British Airways offers first class on the 787-9, which is rare.

With British Airways’ first class, you can expect open-air reverse herringbone seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, as well as excellent bedding, solid food options, and great inflight Wi-Fi on a large number of flights.

Service is known to be efficient (if a bit robotic), and the amenity kit is always a great souvenir. Importantly, there are tons of scheduling options that will allow you to arrive in London well-rested .

In this guide, we’ve ranked the available first class products in order from “best” to “worst” (in our opinion), starting with our first place winner: the brand-new, reconfigured 777-300ER first class.

Our favorite first class seat is on British Airways’ newly reconfigured 777-300ER aircraft. Although British Airways continues to reconfigure these aircraft, all of British Airways’ 777-300ER aircraft flying to/from the U.S. are the newly reconfigured ones!

What makes this new first class suite special? There are sliding doors to enclose the suite, adding privacy. Also, the first class cabin was reduced from 14 suites to 8, making it feel even more intimate.

Here are the routes on which British Airways currently offers the reconfigured 777-300ER first class product:

• Boston (BOS) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 212 after January 1, 2022
• Chicago (ORD) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 296
• Los Angeles (LAX) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 280
• Miami (MIA) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 206
• New York (JFK) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 112/114/116/172/174/176/178/182

Bottom Line: British Airways’ refurbished 777-300ER boasts an enhanced first class seat with sliding doors, making it the clear winner in our books.

Our second-favorite British Airways first class product is on the 787-10. There are 8 suites across 2 rows in a 1-2-1 configuration. Each first class seat measures 22 inches wide, 73 inches in pitch, and 73 inches long in bed mode.

We love the 787-10 overall because its carbon fiber construction allows for higher humidity, making for a more comfortable experience while flying.

Here are the routes offering the new British Airways 787-10 first class:

• Boston (BOS) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 202 from January 18, 2022, to May 16, 2022
• Chicago (ORD) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 294
• Houston (IAH) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 194/196
• Newark (EWR) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 188
• Seattle (SEA) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 48

Previously known as British Airways’ most modern and high-tech first class product , the 787-9 first class features comfortable seats, good inflight technology, and great climate control.

The British Airways 787-9 first class section contains 8 seats spread out across 2 rows in a 1-2-1 arrangement. Each of the 8 seats is 22 inches wide and 73 inches when fully laid flat.

Airplanes are typically an incredibly dry environment, but the composite material of the 787-9 preserves moisture and creates a comfortable atmosphere for travelers.

The intimate cabin size and comfortable experience make the 787-9 one of British Airways’ best first class products.

Here’s what the seat map looks like:

As you can see, the lavatories are located on the left side of the aircraft, while the galleys are on the right. The most private seat is 2K , which is furthest from those facilities. Couples traveling together might like 2E and 2F for easy conversation.

You can find the 787-9 on the following long-haul flights between the U.S. and Great Britain:

• Atlanta (ATL) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 226
• Boston (BOS) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 202 until January 18, 2022, and sometimes on BA 214 and BA 238
• Seattle (SEA) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 52
• Washington, D.C. (IAD) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 292

On the A380, BA’s first class cabin contains 14 fully lie-flat seats with direct aisle access in a 1-2-1 configuration. The seats are 22 inches wide and 78 inches in bed length.

The 787-9 ranks higher than the A380 due to the enhanced technology of the 787-9 and less dense first class cabin.

Still, the A380 is the quietest aircraft out there, which will make your inflight experience quite nice. British Airways’ A380 first class cabin arrangement looks like this:

Seats 3A and 3K are the top picks for solo travelers , while 3E and 3F are best for traveling companions . The lavatories are located at the front of the aircraft, and the galley is right behind row 4, making row 3 an excellent compromise between the 2.

Here’s where to find these seats:

• Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 192
• Los Angeles (LAX) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 268
• Miami (MIA) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 208

Our last BA first class product to review is the 777-200 (4-class). There are 14 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, each 22 inches wide and 78 inches in pitch.

The 777-200 is a significantly louder aircraft with less comfortable seating compared to other options, and it has more facilities around the first class area.

The seat map looks like this:

The best seats are in either row 2 or 3, which are a good distance from lavatories and galleys.

You can find this first class configuration on the following nonstop routes to/from the U.S.:

• Boston (BOS) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 214 and 238 mostly
• Newark (EWR) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 184
• Philadelphia (PHL) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 66
• San Diego (SAN) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 272

British Airways Business Class Options

The inventor of the long-haul lie-flat seat, British Airways has many current business class options that can get you to and from the U.S. comfortably. We’ve ranked them from best to worst below.

Keep in mind that the recently-unveiled Club Suite is an enormous upgrade compared to the previously dated business class seat. You’ll always want to book the new Club Suite when given the choice between the old seat and the new Club Suite.

Remember that British Airways offers Club Suites on 787-10, A350-1000, and retrofitted 777-300ER and 777-200 aircraft.

British Airways is slowly rolling out its brand-new Club Suite. These business class seats make the older seats look completely obsolete. Each of these ravishing suites consists of a reverse herringbone seat, direct aisle access, and a sliding door for maximum privacy.

On the 787-10, there are a total of 48 Club Suites in a 1-2-1 configuration as shown below:

The forward cabin has 26 seats, while the rear has 22. The seats are 21 inches wide, 79 inches in seat pitch, and 79 inches long in bed mode.

Routes offering the Club Suite on the 787-10 are as follows:

• Houston (IAH) – London-Heathrow (LHR)  on BA 194/196

On the A350-1000, the Club Suites are arranged in 2 cabins, the forward with 44 seats and the rear with 12.

The setup is a 1-2-1 layout. Solo travelers should pick 9A, 9K, 10A, or 10K seats, as these have 2 windows instead of 1.

For the most privacy, opt for seats in row 17 at the back of the cabin.

Routes offering the Club Suite on the A350-1000 include:

• Austin (AUS) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 190
• Denver (DEN) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 218
• Las Vegas (LAS) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 274
• Orlando (MCO) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 204
• Phoenix (PHX) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 288

British Airways’ new Club Suite on reconfigured 777-300ER aircraft is identical to those in the A350-1000 or the 787-10. The main difference is that the front mini-cabin has 3 rows in a 1-2-1 configuration, while the rear cabin has 9 rows in a 1-2-1 arrangement.

In general, the 787-10 and A350-1000 are more fuel-efficient and comfortable to ride on compared to the 777-300ER, but comparing them is splitting hairs.

Nonetheless, the reconfigured 777-300ER is flown on these routes:

• New York (JFK) – London-Heathrow (LHR)  on BA 112/114/116/172/174/176/178/182

Hot Tip: Savvy travelers will do their absolute best to fly on a new 777-300ER, 787-10, or A350-1000 aboard British Airways’ new Club Suite product. The enhanced product is just too good to pass up!

The A380 from British Airways carries a whopping 97 business class seats, each measuring 20 inches wide and 72 inches in pitch. Interestingly, the upper deck contains a 2-3-2 arrangement, while the lower deck has a 2-4-2 arrangement.

Here’s what the lower and upper deck seat maps look like:

The best seats are in row 59 , at the back of the upper deck section. These seats are furthest away from lavatories and will have the least foot traffic nearby.

You can find British Airways’ A380 on the following nonstop routes between London and the U.S.:

British Airways’ 787-9 features business class seats in a 2-3-2 configuration. There are 7 rows for a total of 42 lie-flat seats, each with direct aisle access. The seats are 20 inches wide and 72 inches in pitch/bed length. The seat map looks as follows:

The best seats are 6A and 6K for solo travelers and 6A/6B or 6J/K for couples . These seats are far from the lavatories and located at the front of the business class section.

You can find the British Airways 787-9 on the following nonstop routes to/from the U.S.:

British Airways also operates the older 787-8, which features the same 2-3-2 arrangement and has 35 seats in business class as shown here:

The 787-8 is less comfortable and less technologically advanced than the 787-9. The 787-9 is significantly newer, which is why we rank the 787-8 below the 787-9.

You’ll be able to find the British Airways 787-8 on these routes:

• Baltimore (BWI) – London-Heathrow (LHR)  on BA 228
• Boston (BOS) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 212 until January 1, 2022, and BA 202 after May 16, 2022
• Nashville (BNA) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 222
• New Orleans (MSY) – London-Heathrow (LHR)  on BA 224

We’re lumping the 777-200 (4-class) and the 777-200 (modified 4-class) together since they share the same business class product and layout.

There are 48 business class seats spread out across 6 rows as shown here:

The best seats are window seats in row 15 , which have slightly more legroom and are far from the lavatories. You can find the 4-class 777-200 on these nonstop routes between the U.S. and London:

British Airways operates a special aircraft for its London-Gatwick flights from the U.S. Situated aboard the 777-200, this plane is an especially premium-light aircraft. Here’s the seat map:

There are a total of 32 seats spread out across 4 rows in a 2-4-2 configuration. As you can see, this smaller cabin configuration is still very dense. For most preferential seats, row 3 should be optimal, as it is far away from lavatories, but not too close to the rear galleys.

• Orlando (MCO) – London-Gatwick (LGW)  on BA 2036
• Tampa (TPA) – London-Gatwick (LGW) on BA 2166
• Washington, D.C. (IAD) – London-Heathrow (LHR) on BA 216

Hot Tip: British Airways business class on the new 777-300ER, A350-1000, and 787-10 simply outclass its older peers on the A380, 787-9, 787-8, and most 777-200s! All 777s should be retrofitted with the newest Club Suite by the end of 2022.

British Airways Premium Economy Class Options

For those who don’t need a lie-flat seat, British Airways has some solid premium economy options. All of these seats are identical in size: 18.5 inches wide with a 38 inches pitch.

Our ranking focuses on the number of seats, configuration, and the number of preferential seat options.

Our top choice is the 787-8, which contains 25 premium economy seats in a 2-3-2 configuration. The seat map looks like this:

There are relatively few seats and the seating configuration is favorable, with the best seats in row 10 . You’ll find this premium economy arrangement on these routes:

The cabin totals 35 seats spread out across 5 rows in a 2-3-2 configuration. Extra legroom seats are in row 20, while the lavatories are in the rear of the cabin.

Here are the routes and flights on which BA operates the 787-10:

Our runner-up for premium economy is the A380 — it’s the quietest aircraft out there, and this not-so-dense premium economy section keeps it near the top of the pack.

There are a total of 55 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, as shown here:

The best seats are located at the front of the premium economy section . These seats have tons of extra legroom, as there’s nothing in front of them.

You’ll find the British Airways A380 on the following nonstop routes to/from the U.S.:

Our next best option is the 787-9 — what it loses in cabin size, it wins in the overall design of the aircraft. There are 39 premium economy seats, with each row configured in a 2-3-2 arrangement. The seat map looks like this:

The best seats are in row 16 due to the extra legroom at the front. You can find the 787-9 flown on the following U.S. routes:

The next spot goes to the 40-seat premium economy section on the 777-200 (4-class). The arrangement is 2-4-2, with the lavatories located at the back of the section.

The seats to aim for are in row 21 , while the seats to avoid are in row 25, as they are close to the lavatories.

You can find this 777-200 (4-class) premium economy offering on the following routes:

The A350-1000 has a large premium economy cabin with 7 rows of 8 seats each in a 2-4-2 configuration.

Seats in row 20 have the best legroom and are as far as possible from the economy lavatories, which makes this row ideal for travelers looking for a quiet experience.

Here are BA’s A350-1000 routes:

The 777-300 lags behind the other offerings due to a lack of preferential seats. Additionally, the 44 premium economy seats make for a large section, which can diminish your privacy.

Here’s what the 2-4-2 seat map looks like:

The best seats are 22B, 22J, and 21D-G . The main concern with row 21 seats is that they are right behind the business class lavatories.

You can find the 777-300 on the following routes:

Hot Tip: Seats 22A and 22K are highlighted in red aboard the reconfigured 777-300ER because of the protrusion from the exit door. Avoid these as much as possible! 

On British Airways’ routes bound for London-Gatwick, you’ll find a specific 777-200 seating arrangement. In the case of premium economy, you’ll see a 48-seat section.

The seats are configured in a 2-4-2 arrangement within the same section. These seats occupy rows 10 to 15 as shown below:

Because of the dense premium economy cabin, this arrangement is generally not a preferred configuration.

Find the 777-200 on the following routes:

British Airways Economy Class Options

British Airways economy is one of the few ways you can get an affordable flight to Europe on a full-service legacy carrier. These seats are smaller than average, but they are still reasonable for some of the prices you can get.

We’ll rank these products based on the seat size and number/quality of preferential seats, as well as the aircraft itself.

The A350-1000 has an excellent layout and lots of preferential seats, including row 30 seats, 41A/B/C, 41H/J/K, and 31C/D/E/F/H.

These seats have exceptional legroom, allowing you to easily stretch your legs. On average, the 219 seats are 17.6 inches wide and 31 inches in pitch.

Here are all of BA’s current A350-1000 routes to/from the U.S.:

Our next choice is British Airways’ 777-200 exclusively for London-Gatwick routes. There are 252 seats, each 18.1 inches wide and 31 inches in pitch, arranged in a 3-4-3 configuration as shown here:

There are a lot of preferential seats that provide additional comfort. The best seats are in rows 20, 32, and 33. Just be sure to avoid the emergency door protrusion at seats 32A and 32K.

You can find the 777-200 (Gatwick 3-class) on the following routes:

Hot Tip: Choosing economy seats as far away from the lavatories as possible minimizes the amount of foot traffic and the general noise level at your seat.

British Airways’ A380 economy seats are slightly narrower at 17.5 inches wide and 31 inches in pitch. Seats on the lower deck are in a 3-4-3 configuration, while seats on the upper deck are arranged in a 2-4-2 pattern.

If you’re a solo traveler, the best seats are 25D, 70B, 70J, 80B, and 80J . Choose 20B/C and 20H/J if you’re traveling as a couple . There are a lot of preferential seats in this layout, but a cabin size of 303 seats drops the ranking of the A380, which you can find on these routes:

The entire economy section is in a single cabin, spread out in a 3-3-3 arrangement. Each of the 165 seats is 17.5 inches wide and 31 inches in pitch.

Row 30 seats (except for A and K) are preferred, as they have extra legroom. Keep in mind that these seats are close to the lavatories, so you may experience more foot traffic.

To find this economy cabin on the 787-10, fly on any of these routes:

The next aircraft is the 787-9, which has several preferential seats. The relatively small economy section of 127 is configured in a 3-3-3 manner as shown here:

The best seats are in row 30, except for 30A and 30K (the protrusion of the exit door will infringe on your leg space).

BA’s 787-9 is a solid choice due to the climate control technology on this new aircraft. It’s flown on these routes:

Next, we have the older version of the 787-9: the 787-8. The seating arrangement is similar, only with more seats — the 787-8 has a total of 154 economy seats as shown here:

As you can see, the exit row seats are located by 3 lavatories, which diminishes their quality. However, if you’re fine with the location of the lavatories, enjoy the extra legroom in row 30.

You can find the 787-8 operated on the following British Airways nonstop routes to/from the U.S.:

The 4-class 777-200 has a very small economy section: just 122 seats in a 3-3-3 configuration. The seat map looks like this:

In this case, the exit row seats are in row 26, though the proximity of the lavatories decreases the attractiveness of the seats. Still, seats 26B-J are best for extra legroom .

You can find the 777-200 (4-class) on the following BA routes between London and America:

The next product is the 777-300ER, which contains 185 economy seats in a 3-3-3 arrangement as shown here:

The best seats are 29C and 29H because there is a missing seat in front, which increases your legroom.

You can find this seat layout on these routes to/from the U.S.:

British Airways seems to operate a gigantic conglomeration of varying aircraft with no rhyme or reason. Additionally, the aircraft are swapped very frequently, which can affect your inflight experience.

You now have a comprehensive outlook on British Airways’ U.S. routes, operated aircraft, and classes of service, which can help you make decisions when booking. Hopefully, you can snag one of those lovely new Club Suites if you’re flying in business class!

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to book british airways first class.

One of the best ways to book British Airways first class is to use 85,000 AA miles for one-way flights in first class between the U.S. and London.

For more information, check out the best ways to book British Airways first class .

What's the best way to book British Airways business class?

One of the best ways to book BA business class is to use 57,500 AA miles one-way between the U.S. and London.

Check out our guide on the best ways to book British Airways business class .

What are the best ways to book British Airways premium economy class?

You can use anywhere from 35,000 to 50,000 Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for one-way premium economy on BA, depending on what your departure city is.

You can also use anywhere from 26,000 to 32,500 BA Avios for one-way premium economy. The exact price varies because British Airways uses a distance-based award chart.

What's the best way to book British Airways economy class?

Get the best deal on BA economy using British Airways Avios. You’ll pay 13,000 to 16,250 Avios plus ~$200 in fuel surcharges. While it’s the best deal, you’ll still have to pay a lot in fuel surcharges.

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Rules for travelling to the USA from the UK explained: tests, vaccines and more

By Sarah James

The US eased travel restrictions for visitors from the UK in November 2021, with rules around testing eased in June 2022. Find out what all this means for your trip.

Can I travel to the USA?

Yes. Since November 2021, international travellers from the UK have been able to visit the USA. Between November 2021 and May 2023, this was on the condition that travellers were fully vaccinated. We were on the first flight out in early November 2021, so have first-hand experience of the process.

What Covid tests do I need to travel to the USA?

As of June 2022, the requirement for air travellers to show proof of a negative test to enter the USA has been dropped.

"We are able to take this step because of the tremendous progress we've made in our fight against the virus. We have made lifesaving vaccines and treatments widely available and these tools are working to prevent serious illness and death, and are effective against the prevalent variants circulating in the US and around the world," a senior official said in a statement.

Do I need to be vaccinated to go to the USA?

At the time of writing (2 May 2023), yes – most international air travellers need to show proof of being fully vaccinated to enter the USA. Any vaccine approved for use by the World Health Organisation or by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be accepted, including AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and others. The final vaccine dose must have been administered at least 14 days before travelling.

From 11 May 2023, the US will end the vaccination requirements for interntational travellers. This is when the coronavirus public health emergency ends.

Can unvaccinated people travel to the USA?

Until 11 May, to enter the USA unvaccinated you must have been granted an exception or be a US Citizen, US National, or US Lawful Permanent Resident. You can find out if you qualify as an exception to the rules by reading the list outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .

After 11 May, you don't need to be vaccinated to travel to the USA.

Do I need to wear a face mask in the USA?

Rules on wearing masks differ in each state and in different settings, so it's important to check before you travel, however there are currently no states requiring people to wear masks in public spaces. You may be required to wear a mask in certain settings, such as healthcare facilities.

British Airways Is Adding Direct Flights to These 4 U.S. Cities

British airways will launch or renew four routes in june, bringing its number of nonstop flight routes from the u.s. to the u.k. to 26..

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Soon travelers will be able to fly to London from more U.S. cities.

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Just in time for summer, British Airways recently announced that it had expanded its U.S. route network to incorporate four additional flight paths. That brings the carrier’s total number of direct flight routes from stateside cities to London Heathrow to 26.

“British Airways has always had a fond connection with the USA; so, it’s an honor to offer our customers more direct connections to new cities,” Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ director of networks and alliances, said in a statement.

Of the four new routes added in June: one is brand new, two routes have been renewed, and one is an additional daily flight on an existing route. Here’s the latest on British Airway’s new routes.

British Airways’ new U.S. to U.K. flight schedule

Portland, Oregon, launched on June 3 . The brand-new route will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, departing at 6:55 p.m. It’s currently the only direct route from the City of Roses to the U.K.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, relaunched on June 3 , with service on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, departing at 9:50 p.m. It remains the only direct route to Pittsburgh from London.

Newark, New Jersey, is getting a third daily flight starting June 6 . It will depart at 7:55 a.m. from Newark Liberty International Airport (the other two departures are at 1:55 p.m. and 5:20 p.m.). The additional route is meant to better support business travelers who may wish to “spend an extra night in the New York Area before departing, or for those who wish to arrive just in time for an evening in London,” British Airways said in a press release.

• San Jose, California, will again have direct flights to London on June 13 . They fly daily and depart at 8 p.m.

The new or renewed routes join the 22 other routes British Airways already has in from the U.S. (including Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Washington Dulles, Houston, New York–JFK, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Seattle, San Francisco, and Tampa).

Bringing Airbus back

In addition to the new and renewed routes, British Airways announced that Airbus wide-body A380s would come back to certain cities. Bringing them back will allow the airline to transport more travelers—the double-decker plane is the largest passenger aircraft in the world, able to hold 469 passengers .

Earlier this week, the A380s returned to Chicago and Vancouver. They will fly from Dallas (for the first time) starting July 1, 2022.

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As a British Airways customer, Manage My Booking is a self-service online initiative designed to assist you by:

• Giving you reassurance about your booking by being able to view booking details 24 hours a day at any time up to when you travel for each flight.
• Eliminating the need for you to check your booking details and request booking services by phone.
• Reducing time spent in airport check-in queues.
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Manage my booking allows you to:

• View details of your travel itinerary.
• View your seat and meal requests.
• Make seat requests from an interactive seating plan.
• Make meal requests from a list of available special dietary meals.
• Provide Advance Passenger Information (e.g. passport and other details).
• Apply for an ESTA if you're travelling to the USA or Puerto Rico.
• Add an Executive Club or partner frequent flyer number to ensure receipt of Tier Points and Avios.
• Email your itinerary to colleagues, friends and family.
• View check-in times and information about Online Check-in and Self-Service Check-in kiosks.
• Check in for your flight online and print your boarding pass before going to the airport.
• Obtain baggage information including allowances or restrictions.
• View city guides and other useful links.
• Access real-time departures and arrivals information.
• Change your flights, upgrade your cabin class and claim refunds.

To access Manage My Booking, you just need your booking reference and last name. Regardless of where you made your reservation, your booking reference can be found on your ticket (in an area called 'PNR code' or 'Locator') or on your e-ticket itinerary receipt. The reference is a series of six characters containing letters and numbers. If you are an Executive Club member and you are logged in to ba.com, you will be able to automatically list your booking references, which contain your Executive Club number. If you are unable to see this reference on any of your documentation, please contact the company from where you purchased your ticket who will have a record of it.

You can access Manage My Booking to view any flights on your booking, provided there is at least one flight with a British Airways flight number. Seat and meal request services, the Advance Passenger Information service, Online Check-in, if available, can only be used on flights with a British Airways flight number.

If you have booked through a travel agent and your booking contains at least one flight with a British Airways flight number, then simply use your travel agent's booking reference to access the Manage My Booking service. There are two key service limitations, which may apply to a travel agent booking: 

• You may not be able to view all of your flights in Manage My Booking. If this is the case, then this is because British Airways does not own the booking and is normally allowed to view it's own flights plus with preceding and succeeding connecting flights (regardless of airline). 
• Changes made through Manage My Booking to British Airways flights will normally not be passed back to your travel agent booking.

You will be unable to access Manage My Booking for any bookings that:

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You will be notified of any change to your booking by email, where an email address has been provided.

Whilst we will do all we can to satisfy your request, the delivery of seat and meal requests cannot be guaranteed.

Special meal requests cannot be made for travel on any UK Domestic flight. Special meals requests cannot be made on some Euro Traveller flights.

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If you are travelling on a standby or waitlist ticket you will be unable to request special meals on any route.

Kosher meal requests are not available on all services. Please check here to see where kosher meals are available . Special meal requests are unavailable on all other routes if your flight is due to depart within 24 hours.

Please note: Special meal requests on British Airways flights operated by our partner airlines may differ from above. Flights operated to/from London City airport have complimentary catering.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

From selected locations, customers using Online Check-in can print their own boarding pass at home or in the office and go straight to the central search security area on arrival. This then saves the customer visiting a Self-Service Check-in kiosk at the airport to collect their boarding pass. The Online boarding pass needs to be printed on plain white A4 or letter paper and includes a unique 2D barcode, which will be scanned by airport security staff and checked off against information already in the system. When travelling from the UK, customers will need to provide photographic ID in the form of a passport, identity card or driving licence, along with their Online boarding pass, before they will be allowed to pass through security. At all other airport locations, the passport/identity card check will be carried out before boarding the aircraft. The technology that is being used, along with the requirement for an approved type of photographic ID, means that customers can be reassured that security is in no way being compromised. Customers with onward flights If the Online boarding pass service is not available from the location that your onward journey or return journey departs, customers will need to collect their boarding passes for their onward/return journeys from a check-in or a Self-Service Check-in kiosk where available.

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British Airways and American Airlines are two of the largest airlines in the world — and that dominance is pronounced on flights between the United States and Europe. But which airline should you consider for your next flight across the Atlantic? Let's look at British Airways versus American Airlines to see which airline you should choose.

Where they’re based and where they fly

Winner: american airlines.

For U.S.-based travelers, American is the clear choice when comparing route maps. While British Airways can be an excellent option if you're flying to London from one of the many cities that British Airways serves, American Airlines provides a broad reach throughout the U.S. and flies directly to plenty of international destinations.

British Airways

London-based British Airways currently flies to over 200 destinations across the globe. There's just one catch: when flying internationally, you'll usually need to connect in London to get where you want to go.

British Airways currently serves 26 airports across the U.S. — ranging from Atlanta to Washington D.C. But, you'll need to start at one of these airports to fly solely on British Airways. If you don't live in one of these cities, you can likely connect to a British Airways flight on American Airlines. But that will add yet another stop on the way to your destination.

American Airlines

American Airlines currently serves around 350 destinations in 50 countries. Although American is based in Dallas-Fort Worth, American hubs stretch across the U.S.:

Dallas-Fort Worth.

Los Angeles.

New York-JFK.

New York-LaGuardia.

Philadelphia.

Washington-National.

American Airlines only flies directly to London from 11 U.S. airports, lagging behind British Airways. However, American serves a total of 14 European destinations nonstop. That means you can potentially eliminate the need to connect to get where you want to go. Even if you need to connect, domestic U.S. connections on American are easier than transiting through London.

Travel credit card availability

Not surprisingly, U.S.-based American Airlines wins this category. British Airways offers just one credit card option. Meanwhile, American Airlines offers a wide range of personal and small business cards — several of which make NerdWallet's list of the top airline credit cards on the market.

Americans only have access to one British Airways credit card, but at least it's a good one. The British Airways Visa Signature® Card offers a 10% discount on British Airways flights originating in the U.S. when booked through the website provided in the welcome materials, statement credits for reward flights and the ability to spend toward a Travel Together Ticket.

Best of all is the sign-up bonus for eligible new British Airways Visa Signature® Card holders: Limited time offer! Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. 5x Avios on up to $10k in gas, grocery stores, and dining purchases in your first year!

Travelers have a plethora of American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards from which to choose. These range from a no annual fee card to a $595 annual fee card that includes an Admirals Club lounge membership. Here are some of the credit card options, along with their annual fees and sign-up bonus offers:

American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® ( $0 annual fee). Earn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after making $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.

Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® ( $0 intro for the first year, then $99 ). Earn 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $3,500 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.

Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® ( $595 annual fee). Earn 70,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $7,000 within the first 3 months of account opening.

CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® ( $0 intro for the first year, then $99 ). Earn 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening.

AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® ( $99 annual fee). Earn 50,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles after making your first purchase and paying the $99 annual fee in full, both within the first 90 days.

» Learn more: The best travel credit cards right now

Airline loyalty programs

Although the British Airways Executive Club has some niche sweet spots, the American Airlines AAdvantage program is superior in several ways.

First, American continues to publish an award chart while British Airways hid its award chart years ago. The AAdvantage award chart prices flights by region, while British Airways award pricing is a sum of the Avios needed for each flight segment. Perhaps most importantly, American Airlines AAdvantage miles are much more valuable than British Airways Avios, according to NerdWallet analysis.

British Airways Executive Club awards Avios — its mileage currency — based on the distance of the flight and the cabin in which you booked. Under this system, your earnings are the same no matter how much you paid for the flight. That’s a score for fans of cheap flights.

NerdWallet estimates British Airways Avios to be worth just 1 cent per Avios . That puts British Airways on the lower end of the spectrum compared to the other airline loyalty programs that we tested.

However, taking advantage of Executive Club sweet spots can potentially get a much higher value. British Airways' sweet spots include:

Flying to the Caribbean for as few as 7,500 Avios each way .

Booking nonstop domestic flights on American Airlines .

Flying to Hawaii for as few as 26,000 Avios round trip .

Upgrading with Avios .

British Airways Oneworld multi-carrier awards .

American Airlines utilizes a revenue-based loyalty program. Members earn 5 miles per dollar spent on tickets (before taxes and fees), with AAdvantage elite members earning a bonus on top of that. However, flying is far from the only way to earn AAdvantage miles. We've found a whopping 34 ways to earn AAdvantage miles .

American’s award chart is filled with plenty of value, both on American Airlines and its long list of Oneworld alliance and non-alliance partners .

NerdWallet's analysis found that American Airlines AAdvantage miles are worth 1.7 cents per mile for award redemptions. These figures put the value of American miles in the above average camp compared to of all airlines that we analyzed. It also represents a significant premium over the value of British Airways Avios.

» Learn more: Travel loyalty program reviews

British Airways add-on fees can quickly increase your travel costs. Even on standard economy fares, you'll need to pay to choose a seat up until 24 hours before departure. In addition, British Airways is the only airline in the Oneworld alliance that doesn't honor Oneworld elite checked baggage allowance on all tickets. And British Airways is only waiving change fees through September 2022.

Comparatively, American Airlines' policies seem downright generous.

Checked bag fees: To find your checked bag allowance and fees, you need to use British Airways' baggage allowance calculator . Transatlantic fares generally include a free checked bag — except on basic economy fares where you'll need to pay up to $75. Even Oneworld top-tier elites don't get a complimentary checked bag on basic economy fares.

Seat assignment fees: British Airways frustratingly charges passengers for selecting a seat up until 24 hours before departure. The only exceptions are for passengers with elite status, who booked flexible fares or who booked first class.

Change fees: British Airways is waiving change fees for flights through Sept. 30, 2022, through its flexible booking policy. So you can change your dates or routes as many times as needed and only pay the fare difference.

Checked bag fees: American publishes a chart of checked bag fees by region. You'll pay $40 for the first checked bag on domestic flights ($35 if you prepay online). The first checked bag is free on standard economy fares for flights across the Atlantic, but you'll have to pay $75 if you’re flying basic economy.

Seat assignment fees: American Airlines passengers can select a standard seat for no charge, except when booking basic economy fares . If you want to sit together, basic economy passengers can choose a seat at booking for a fee. This fee is waived for elite members.

Change fees: When originating in North or South America, American Airlines flights are freely changeable for all domestic and short-haul international flights and particular long-haul international flights, as long as you don't book basic economy fares.

» Learn more: How to avoid common airline fees

In-flight experience

Winner: british airways.

American swept every category so far. But, if you're solely focused on the in-flight experience, British Airways is the clear winner. From friendly and professional staff to free booze in economy, you may enjoy your flight more when flying on British Airways.

On its long-haul international fleet, British Airways has taken strides over the past few years to install new economy, premium economy and business class seats — each with larger in-flight entertainment screens and better onboard amenities. Even in economy, British Airways serves excellent food and an extensive menu of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. So yes, you can even get a gin and tonic in economy.

With that said, British Airways operates an entirely different model for intra-Europe flights. As British Airways competes with low-cost carriers on these routes, legroom is tight, and amenities are non-existent, while free drinks are limited to water.

American Airlines also invested in its "hard product" — installing new premium economy seats and excellent lie-flat seats in Flagship First and Flagship Business . However, that's where the investment stalled. As a result, American still struggles to provide consistently good onboard service and quality meals.

The bottom line

In the competition between British Airways versus American Airlines, there’s a clear winner: American Airlines. American Airlines provides a much more extensive route for U.S.-based flyers, additional credit card options, more valuable miles and lower fees. The only bright spot for British Airways is its superior in-flight experience — but only on long-haul flights.

The information related to CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® has been collected by NerdWallet and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer or provider of this product or service.

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Transatlantic boom: british airways restarts four us routes this week.

British Airways has resumed Heathrow to Las Vegas and Gatwick to Tampa, while on the day of writing, it's the turn of Gatwick to Orlando and Heathrow to Baltimore. BA now has 22 US routes from London, with another two to resume in December and one in March.

What's happening?

Helped by the US reopening to most fully vaccinated Europeans on November 8th , increasing confidence and demand, more routes across the North Atlantic have reopened. They were last served in March 2020 and come a month after Austin and San Diego returned .

Exactly one week after restrictions eased, two routes returned on November 15th. BA275 took off from Heathrow and Las Vegas (an airport-pair it initiated 11 years ago) along with BA2167 from Gatwick and Tampa, 4,427-mile (7,125km) apart.

On November 19th, it's the turn of BA2039 from Gatwick to Orlando and BA229 from Heathrow to Baltimore. The service to Florida took off at 12:54 local time and when writing has just passed Land's End in Cornwall and is north of the Isles of Scilly.

Now 22 US routes

In the current week, BA has 223 outbound flights across 22 routes from London to the US, analyzing Cirium schedules reveals. That's 72% of the departures it had in a comparable week in 2019, although as always, it says nothing of passenger traffic, fares, or loads.

• Heathrow to JFK: five-daily departures
• Heathrow to Los Angeles: 17 weekly
• Heathrow to Boston, Newark, Washington, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco: twice-daily
• Heathrow to Dallas: ten weekly
• Heathrow to Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Seattle: once-daily
• Gatwick to Tampa and Heathrow to Austin and San Diego: five-weekly
• Gatwick to Orlando and Heathrow to Baltimore: three-weekly

At over seven in ten flights, BA has a higher proportion of flights back than Europe to the US as a whole (59%). It's also better than when all airlines between London and the US are combined (56%). While JetBlue has entered the market , Norwegian and Air New Zealand no longer operate, and Delta is at only 43% and United 41% of the flights they had before.

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Nashville and New Orleans return next month

Two more routes – Heathrow to Nashville and New Orleans – will return on December 9th. They'll have three weekly flights each, and both utilize 214-seat B787-8s, which are lower-premium (and therefore more flexible) equipment versus BA's larger B787-9s.

And then San Jose... but what about others?

Once Nashville and New Orleans are back, the only other known resumption will be San Jose (California), due on March 27th, the first day of the summer season. With five-weekly flights, it too will see the smallest B787 variant.

Earlier this week, we identified that Indianapolis might be coming next summer , along with the return of Pittsburgh and Portland (Oregon). However, when writing, uncertainly exists over whether they will materialize then or at all.

Will you be flying across the North Atlantic soon? Share your plans in the comments.

How to maximize the British Airways distance-based award chart

Looking for business-class flights to Europe from just 50,000 points each way?

British Airways is the largest full-service airline in the United Kingdom and flies to more destinations in the United States than any other European carrier.

The airline's loyalty program is called the Executive Club , and the program's currency is called Avios. With a huge route network and a loyalty currency that is easy to earn and redeem, it is a program that should be on your radar, even if you aren't traveling to the U.K.

Rather than dynamic pricing with 300,000+ point flight redemptions, British Airways retains a distance-based award chart that lets you fly for next to nothing in some of the world's most expensive markets. Knowing how to use it can go a long way toward getting maximum value for your Avios.

In this guide, we'll look closely at how this works so you can redeem British Airways Avios for your next trip.

Earning Avios

There are many ways to earn Avios for your next trip, even if you aren't planning any British Airways (or other Oneworld carrier) flights in the near future.

Credit cards

The easiest way to earn a meaningful number of Avios for everyday spending is by applying for the British Airways Visa Signature Card .

This card — issued by Chase and, therefore, subject to the 5/24 rule — is currently offering new applicants 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. TPG values Avios at 1.5 cents each , making the full bonus worth $1,125.

The British Airways Visa Signature has a $95 annual fee and earns 3 Avios per $1 spent on purchases with British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia and Level. Plus, you can earn 2 Avios per $1 spent on hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel. All other purchases earn 1 Avios per $1 spent.

Transferable rewards cards

Savvy TPG readers know that we usually recommend sticking with cards that earn transferable points because of the added flexibility they offer. This strategy still applies if you're trying to accrue Avios. British Airways is a transfer partner of Capital One , Chase Ultimate Rewards , American Express Membership Rewards , Bilt Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy , making Avios one of the easiest currencies to earn .

Points transfer from Capital One, Chase, Bilt and Amex at a 1:1 ratio (in addition to occasional transfer bonuses of up to 40%), while Marriott points transfer to Avios at a 3:1 ratio. Plus, you'll get a 5,000-Avios bonus for every 60,000 Marriott points transferred.

The following cards all currently offer strong welcome bonuses that you could easily convert to Avios:

• American Express® Gold Card : Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of account opening. Terms apply.
• The Platinum Card® from American Express : Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $8,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership. Check to see if you're targeted for a 125,000-point welcome offer through CardMatch (offer subject to change at any time). Terms apply.
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees ): Earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.
• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (see rates and fees ): Earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.
• Chase Sapphire Preferred Card : Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
• Chase Sapphire Reserve : Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
• Ink Business Preferred Credit Card : Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

You can also purchase Avios, which are often on sale .

As noted above, British Airways uses a distance-based formula for calculating how many Avios you need for a given flight. To maximize value with this chart type, you need to take a different approach than you would with zone-based charts or dynamic pricing .

British Airways Avios are typically most valuable on short, nonstop routes where cash fares are expensive. You can use a resource like Great Circle Mapper to calculate the distance of each flight segment to determine the zone it would fall into.

British Airways' sweet spots are different compared to other programs. Instead of focusing on specific countries or even entire continents, distance-based sweet spots tend to be individual city pairs that are close enough to avoid bumping into the next pricing tier — especially if paid tickets are usually pricey on those routes.

Related: Sweet Spot Sunday: US to Ireland from 13,000 Avios each way

Award charts

With this in mind, let's dive into specific award charts. We'll start with the one used for flights on British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, though significant fuel surcharges often complicate these redemptions. Each price is in Avios and applies to one-way flights.

Note that there are different prices for peak and off-peak dates. Generally speaking, you'll find peak dates during the summer and school holidays. Off-peak pricing usually applies during the fall and winter months.

You will also be given the option to redeem more Avios towards fees, taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges thanks to the Reward Flight Saver offer .

Next, look at the award chart for flights operated by a single partner airline (other than Aer Lingus and Iberia, who use the chart above). This used to be the same as the above chart (with only peak pricing applied). But in 2019, British Airways implemented a new chart with slightly higher rates . Rates vary a bit by airline now, but here's what the single partner award chart generally looks like now:

** Zone 1 award flights to, from or within North America cost 7,500 Avios.

For both of the above award charts, pricing applies to each flight in an itinerary. The distance isn't cumulative across the entire trip. British Airways prices every segment individually, so you'll want to stick to nonstop routings whenever possible.

Related: 4 versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, Iberia and British Airways

For example, say you wanted to fly from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). This flight covers 992 miles and would require 9,000 Avios per the chart above. However, suppose you could only find award availability on a connecting flight through Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). In that case, you'd fly 89 more miles but pay over 65% more Avios for your trip.

Here's how the pricing works:

• Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte: Covers 632 miles (7,500 Avios)
• Charlotte to Philadelphia: Covers 449 miles (7,500 Avios)
• Total cost: 15,000 Avios

As such, the best value tends to come from nonstop flights.

Redeeming inside the US

As mentioned above, British Airways prices flights in North America slightly differently than in the rest of the world. Zone 1 flights — those that cover 650 miles or less — typically require 4,750 to 5,250 Avios for economy on British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus or 6,000 Avios on most other partners.

However, British Airways prices nonstop economy Zone 1 flights within North America at 7,500 Avios. Then, Zone 2 flights and higher use the same pricing as other partner airlines. Despite this restriction, you can still get solid value if you can find saver-level award space with American Airlines.

Short flights

With Zone 1 economy flights in the U.S. pricing at 7,500 Avios and Zone 2 pricing at 9,000 Avios, you should be able to fly out of virtually any American Airlines hub to dozens of destinations.

This opens up some cool options, including any New York airport to Miami International Airport (MIA) or Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport for only 9,000 Avios in economy class.

This also applies to short-haul international flights. For example, TPG's Nick Ewen frequently uses just 7,500 Avios for American Airlines flights to the Caribbean. In the past few years, he's booked award flights from Miami to the following destinations:

• Providenciales International Aiport (PLS) in the Turks and Caicos
• Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) in St. Croix
• Cozumel Airport (CZM) in Mexico

Read more: Why Avios are my favorite type of rewards as a South Florida resident

Domestic lie-flat business class

In 2016, AA made a minor change to its fare classes that had practically no effect on the AAdvantage program but was great news for British Airways fans.

Specifically, the airline changed how its domestic first-class seats are coded, from F (first class) to J (business class). Add in the fact that American routinely flies internationally-configured, wide-body jets on domestic routes and some interesting options start to appear.

For instance, some daily frequencies between New York and Miami are often operated by a 777-200. This plane features one of American's best international business-class products . You can book that flight in business class for only 16,500 Avios (yes, you read that correctly).

West Coast to Hawaii

Just because we're talking about flights within the U.S., that doesn't mean you can't have a tropical vacation. Hawaii is close to several West Coast cities (less than 3,000 miles) and you can book economy awards for only 13,000 Avios each way .

American Airlines serves several Hawaiian destinations from its Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Phoenix Sky Harbour (PHX) hubs. In addition to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines also flies nonstop to multiple Hawaiian airports from San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) — among others.

Redeeming outside the US

British Airways' international partners span the globe, so some of the best British Airways redemptions are bound to come from international travel.

4,500-Avios awards

These low-priced awards are especially useful in pricey markets, such as travel within Europe or Asia. Generally, you want to look for a Oneworld hub airport like Iberia's home in Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) or Japan Airlines' hubs in Tokyo.

Air Lingus sweet spots

The British Airways award chart has peak and off-peak pricing, which also applies to flights on Iberia and Aer Lingus. As a result, nonstop flights between the East Coast and Chicago to Ireland have become incredibly attractive , with transatlantic economy awards starting at just 13,000 Avios each way on off-peak dates.

Booking a round-trip, nonstop flight from multiple U.S. cities to Ireland starting at 26,000 Avios is phenomenal. Just note that you must call to redeem British Airways Avios on Aer Lingus-operated flights.

Multi-city trips

As highlighted above, British Airways charges separately for every segment. More stops require more Avios, even if your origin and final destination are the same. However, this pricing approach allows you to book unlimited stopovers or open jaws on your award tickets .

Multicarrier awards exception

It's important to note that British Airways has yet another award chart that only applies to award tickets with two or more Oneworld airlines. Unlike the standard award prices above, these multicarrier reward flights use cumulative distance to determine how many Avios you need.

While this typically offers a poor value proposition , there are times when you should use it — like if you're booking a round-the-world ticket . Check out TPG's full guide to the British Airways multicarrier award chart for more information.

Bottom line

When people think of British Airways' loyalty program, many assume you'd want to use Avios for transatlantic trips to Europe. But that's not necessarily the best way to use them.

Long-haul flights cost increasingly more under the distance-based Avios chart. Plus, British Airways tacks on large surcharges to those transatlantic flights.

By employing the above tips, you can maximize your Avios and the British Airways chart without spending a lot of cash.

Additional reporting by Ben Smithson

British Airways Launches Status Match Offer For US And Canadian Residents

• British Airways is offering a rare status match to competing airline members in the US and Canada for elevated frequent flyer tiers.
• Eligible participants can apply for Silver (oneworld Sapphire) or Gold (oneworld Emerald) status with proof of status from specified airlines.
• To extend the status, travelers must complete two qualifying transatlantic flights within six months of the upgrade approval.

In a rare turn of events, British Airways has launched a status match challenge to allow members of competing airlines the opportunity to join its frequent flyer program at an elevated tier.

How Does It Work?

The limited-time offer allows frequent flyers of other airlines to earn Silver (oneworld Sapphire) or Gold (oneworld Emerald) status in the British Airways Executive Club . Membership at these tiers includes benefits like additional baggage, lounge access, and priority check-in. The offer is only available to residents of the United States and Canada who complete the following steps:

• Join the Executive Club or log into their existing account
• Apply on British Airways' offer page by May 7th, 2024.
• Upload proof of your status in an eligible Frequent Flyer program (see below).
• The airline will review the application for up to five business days
• Once approved, travelers will receive an acceptance email and an upgraded digital Membership card

Participants from the following airlines are eligible to apply for the match, which is completely free.

Love learning about points and miles? Read more of our loyalty news and guides here .

Once matched, passengers will be able to enjoy six months of Silver or Gold Membership. To extend the status further, members must book and travel on two qualifying transatlantic flights within six months of the upgrade. To qualify, flights should meet the following criteria:

• Be a British Airways-marketed flight in business (Club World) or First
• Be operated by British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia, or Finnair
• Originate from the US, Canada, or Mexico
• Be eligible to earn Tier Points and collect Avios

Following the qualifying trip, membership will be extended to the end of the next membership year. Passengers who do not meet the conditions for extending the status match will be downgraded to the Tier that matches the number of Tier Points they earned over the period.

Earning oneworld elite status

The move to launch a status match is one of few such initiatives in the one world alliance . Fellow carrier Royal Jordanian offers a paid equivalent to members of select airlines, who must also be from eligible countries (of which the US and Canada are not included).

Royal Jordanian Offers oneworld Sapphire Status Match

Other carriers are expected to launch status match offers in the coming months in response to the news that SAS is leaving the Star Alliance . The airline is a founding member of the group and is departing for the SkyTeam alliance. Such seismic shifts are infrequent in the industry, and competing airlines may offer promotions for customers looking to change airline loyalty programs to stay in the Star Alliance or try new alternatives.

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British Airways launches Spring flight and vacation sale

• British Airways is offering flight and vacation savings for trips to London, Europe and India
• The sale includes round-trip Club World (business class) flights from New York and Boston to London from $2,599* and round-trip Denver and Houston to London from $3,599* this Fall
• Other highlights include return World Traveller (economy) flights from New York JFK to Warsaw for $492*, Chicago to Barcelona for $491*, Los Angeles to Athens for $507* and Cincinnati to London for $619*
• There are hundreds more routes on sale beyond London, including popular favorites Mumbai, Delhi, Copenhagen and Madrid
• Customers can also save up to $600 on vacation packages . Vacation packages can be secured with deposits from just $199pp per booking
• The sale runs until April 23, 2024

Tuesday 9 April 2024 – British Airways has launched its Spring Sale, offering flight and vacation savings for travel throughout 2024.  Running until 11:59 EST on April 23, 2024, the sale features discounted flights to UK, Europe and India from across British Airways’ 26 US routes.

Flight only

Travellers looking for luxurious transatlantic flight-only options can book round-trip Club World (business class) flights to London from New York and Boston from $2,599* return. For those wishing to jet off from Denver and Houston this Fall, Club World (business) flights to London are on sale from $3,599*.

World Traveller (economy) fares are also on sale, with round-trip flights from New York JFK to Warsaw for $492*, Chicago to Barcelona for $491*, Los Angeles to Athens for $507* and Cincinnati to London for $619*.

Customers can also fly to India for record low prices. Those flying from Chicago to Mumbai can find round-trip Club World flights for $4,499* and round-trip World Traveller flights for $999*. While round-trip World Traveller flights from New York to Mumbai are as low as $1,049*.

There are hundreds more routes on sale beyond London, including popular favorites Madrid, Copenhagen and Lisbon.

Colm Lacy, Chief Commercial Officer said: “The British Airways Spring flight and vacation sale has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a city getaway to London, a relaxing vacation in Europe or a long-awaited trip to visit family and friends, we have offers to suit every budget, from across all our 26 US routes.” 

The sale includes flights to Britain and Europe on British Airways’ codeshare partners, American Airlines, Iberia and Finnair.

Vacation packages

Customers can save up to $600 on vacation packages from all British Airways’ 26 US gateways during the Spring sale, and British Airways is offering a wide range of enticing vacation packages for customers booking their flight and hotel together.

Those jetting off from New York to London can enjoy round-trip flights and 5 nights hotel from $899pp** . Alternatively, those who fancy a taste of Scotland can enjoy round-trip flights to Edinburgh and 5 nights hotel from $1,049pp*** .

And Europe vacations are also on sale. Round-trip flights from New York and 5 nights hotel in Rome from $899pp, Barcelona or Madrid from $949 and Paris from $999pp.***

Fly drive options are also on sale, with return flights from New York or Washington to London and 7 days car rental from $749pp****.

All sale vacation pricing includes 23kg baggage allowance. Customers can book vacations with small deposits from $199pp per booking. Other departure airports and dates available at varying prices.

The vacation sale runs until April 23, 2024, for travel between April 9 – December 31 2024.

Further information on the flight and holiday sale can be found at ba.com /sale .

* Applies to new round-trip bookings made by US residents paying in US dollars only. Economy and premium economy sale fares are for: US travel to the UK 19 Sep - 20 Nov and 24 Nov - 7 Dec, 2024, returning 23 Sep - 29 Nov or 02 Dec - 13 Dec, 2024 and US travel to other European countries from 30 Oct – 20 Nov and 24 Nov – 13 Dec, 2024 returning 06 Nov – 29 Nov or 02 Dec – 25 Dec, 2024. Business class sale fares are for US travel to the UK or Europe from 26 Sep – 20 Nov and 24 Nov - 6 Dec, 2024, returning 03 Oct-29 Nov or 02 Dec-13 Dec  2024.

Economy, premium economy and business class sale fares are available from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles to Mumbai and New Delhi.  Economy and premium economy sale fares are for travel outbound between 28 Dec 24 and 5 Feb 25, returning between 11 Jan 25 and 13 Feb 25. Business class sale fares are for travel outbound between 28 Dec 24 and 31 Jan 25, returning between 12 Jan 25 and 8 Feb 25. Blackout dates apply. Other departure cities, destinations and travel dates available at varying prices. Visit ba.com for full terms and conditions.

** London vacations - British Airways offers five nights at the 3* Royal National hotel from $899 per person, traveling on selected dates between November 1-29, 2024. Includes economy round-trip flights from New York JFK airport, 23kg baggage allowance and room only accommodation.

 *** European vacations - British Airways offers five nights hotel accommodation with economy round-trip flights from New York JFK and 23kg baggage allowance, traveling on selected dates between November 1-29, 2024 to:

• Rome from $899 per person, staying at the 4* Grand Hotel Tiberio
• Barcelona from $949 per person, staying at the 4* Catalonia Gracia
• Madrid from $949 per person, staying at the 4* NH Madrid Ventas
• Paris from $999 per person, staying at the 4* Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
• Edinburgh from $1,049 per person, staying at the 4* Yotel Edinburgh

**** UK Fly-drive packages - British Airways offers seven-day fly-drive packages, from $749 per person departing New York JFK or Logan International BOS, traveling on selected dates between November 1-29, 2024. Includes economy round-trip flights to London Heathrow, 23kg baggage allowance and a car.

Other departure airports, destinations and dates available at varying prices. Visit ba.com for full terms and conditions. Book by 11:59pm EST on April 23, 2024.

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British Airways Visa Signature ® card

New cardmember offer, earn 75,000 bonus avios, at a glance, take your dream vacation getaway sooner.

Travel Credit Card Rewards & Benefits

Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. * Opens offer details overlay

Earn Avios per $1 spent

Earn 5 Avios for every $1 spent on gas, grocery stores and dining for the first 12 months of account opening or up to $10k. These category purchases normally earn 1 Avios. * Opens offer details overlay

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10% Off Exclusive Offer

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Up to $600 Reward Flight Statement Credits

Receive statement credits of $100 for Economy and Premium Economy - or $200 for Business and First Class seats - three times per year, up to $600, when you book a reward flight to London travelling on British Airways and pay taxes, fees and carrier charges with the British Airways Visa Signature ® Card. * Opens offer details overlay

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You will pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your card for purchases made outside the United States. † Opens pricing and terms in new window For example, if you spend $5,000 internationally, you would avoid $150 in foreign transaction fees.

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Baggage delay insurance.

Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days. ** Same page link to disclaimer

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Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account. ** Same page link to disclaimer

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If you or an immediate family member check or carry on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier, you're covered up to $3,000 per passenger. ** Same page link to disclaimer

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Extends the time period of the manufacturer's U.S. warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less. ** Same page link to disclaimer

** Same page link to disclaimer reference These benefits are available when you use your card. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions apply. Most benefits are underwritten by unaffiliated insurance companies who are solely responsible for the administration and claims. There are specific time limits and documentation requirements. Once your account is opened we will send you a Guide to Benefits, which includes a full explanation of coverages.

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Offers may vary depending on where you apply, for example online or in a branch, and can change over time. to take advantage of this particular offer now, apply through the method provided in this advertisement. review offer details before you apply., 75,000 bonus avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening:.

This product is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of this credit card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of this credit card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months. To qualify and receive your bonus, you must make Purchases totaling $5,000 or more during the first 3 months from account opening. ("Purchases" do not include balance transfers, cash advances, travelers checks, foreign currency, money orders, wire transfers or similar cash-like transactions, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, race track wagers or similar betting transactions, any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, and fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable.) After qualifying, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for bonus Avios to post to your account. To be eligible for this bonus offer, account must be open and not in default at the time of fulfillment.

Earning Avios:

Rewards Program Agreement: For more information about the British Airways card rewards program, view the latest Rewards Program Agreement (PDF) Opens in a new window . We will mail your Rewards Program Agreement once your card account is established. If you become a Chase Online customer, your Rewards Program Agreement will also be available after logging in to chase.com Opens in a new window . How you can earn Avios points: You'll earn Avios points on purchases of products and services, minus returns or refunds, made with a British Airways credit card by you or an authorized user of the account. Buying products and services with your card, in most cases, will count as a purchase; however, the following types of transactions won't count and won't earn Avios points: balance transfers, cash advances and other cash-like transactions, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, race track wagers or similar betting transactions, any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, and fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable. 5 Avios points per $1 spent on gas, grocery store and dining purchases until the earlier of the end of your first year or first $10,000 spent: You'll earn 5 Avios points total for each $1 spent on purchases made at gas stations, grocery stores and on dining within your first 12 months from account opening, or until you reach $10,000 in purchases, whichever occurs first. This is an additional 4 Avios points on top of the 1 Avios point earned for each $1 spent you earn on those purchases in the program. The additional Avios points will appear on your billing statement in a separate line from the base Avios points you earn. After that, you'll earn 3 Avios points: You'll earn 3 Avios points for each $1 spent on flight purchases made directly with British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia and LEVEL. 2 Avios points: You'll earn 2 Avios points for each $1 spent on hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel. 1 Avios point: You'll earn 1 Avios point for each $1 spent on all other purchases. Information about earning/transferring Avios points to British Airways: Avios points earned during a billing cycle will be automatically transferred to British Airways after the end of each billing cycle. You must have a U.S. address listed on your British Airways Executive Club profile to earn Avios points in the British Airways card rewards program. Avios points expiration: Avios points will expire according to the British Airways Executive Club program terms and conditions which include maintaining Executive Club program activity for 36 consecutive months. Losing Avios points: You'll immediately lose all Avios points that haven't been transferred to British Airways if your card account status changes, or your card account is closed for program misuse, fraudulent activities, failure to pay, bankruptcy, or other reasons described in the terms of the Rewards Program Agreement. Rewards Categories: Merchants who accept Visa/Mastercard credit cards are assigned a merchant code, which is determined by the merchant or its processor in accordance with Visa/Mastercard procedures based on the kinds of products and services they primarily sell. We group similar merchant codes into categories for purposes of making rewards offers to you. Please note: We make every effort to include all relevant merchant codes in our rewards categories. However, even though a merchant or some of the items that it sells may appear to fit within a rewards category, the merchant may not have a merchant code in that category. When this occurs, purchases with that merchant won't qualify for rewards offers on purchases in that category. Purchases submitted by you, an authorized user, or the merchant through third-party payment accounts, mobile or wireless card readers, online or mobile digital wallets, or similar technology will not qualify in a rewards category if the technology is not set up to process the purchase in that rewards category. For more information about Chase rewards categories, see chase.com/RewardsCategoryFAQs Opens in a new window .

10% Discount:

Valid only for new bookings made by US resident Executive Club Members paying in USD with their valid British Airways Visa card issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC, for travel on flights operated by British Airways from the US to London and beyond. Cardmember must travel for booking to qualify for 10% discount. Eligible Cardmembers must log in at www.ba.com/Chase10 and enter the promotion code CHASEBA10 into the marked box on the Price Quote page. 10% discount will appear on the final payment page. Customer booking process is as follows, customer selects flight. Customer will be asked if they have a ‘promotion code or evoucher'. Once customer enters code the customer's discount will then be applied. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer. To be eligible for this discount offer, Cardmember account must be open and not in default at the time of booking purchase. Discount is valid on the total roundtrip or one-way purchase price, including taxes, fees and carrier charges, on mainline flights operated by British Airways. Discount is not valid for flights on code share or franchise carriers. 10% discount on British Airways flights is valid for flight purchase only and does not apply to excess baggage fees, seat assignment fees, purchasing Avios for rewards or rewards fees or any non-air purchases such as hotel or car rental. Roundtrip open jaw bookings are treated as round-trip purchases eligible for only one discount. An example of an open jaw booking is outbound JFK to LON and return PAR to JFK. All rules of purchased fare apply, including advance purchase, minimum stay, weekend-add-ons, and cancellation/refund rules. Other travel related restrictions may apply. Fares not purchased at www.ba.com/Chase10 do not qualify for discount. Discount applies for up to seven passengers in addition to the Cardmember booked on exactly the same British Airways operated flights. Refunds from previously purchased fare types not permitted. British Airways may withdraw this promotion at any time at its discretion and reserves right to cancel bookings made not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. British Airways standard booking Terms and Conditions including amendment and cancellation charges apply. Bookings via a British Airways call center will incur a $25 per person processing fee. Discount promotion code CHASEBA10 must be quoted at time of booking. All travel is subject to availability. Other significant restrictions may apply. Visit ba.com for full Terms and Conditions of fare rules. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is not responsible for the provision of or failure to provide the stated benefits and services.

Reward Flight Statement Credit:

a. Chase Cardmembers will receive a statement credit of up to $200 US per booking for taxes, fees and charges paid in full using their British Airways credit card ("Card") when redeeming Avios for a reward flight on British Airways. The statement credit will post to the Cardmember's credit card account within 45 days of the eligible booking being ticketed and payment received and will appear on the Cardmember's monthly credit card billing statement within 1-2 billing cycles. Cardmembers are responsible for payment of all charges until the statement credit posts to their account. Account must be open and not in default at the time the statement credit is posted to Cardmember's account. The statement credit will be applied at a booking level (i.e., not per ticket) and be subject to these terms and conditions. b. Cardmembers will receive a $100 statement credit per reward flight booking in economy (World Traveller) or premium economy (World Traveller Plus); or a $200 statement credit for all other reward flight bookings in business (Club World) and First. c. Cardmembers will be eligible to receive no more than three (3) statement credits for three (3) individual bookings in any single calendar year, up to $600 in statement credits per calendar year. d. The booking must be for a transatlantic international travel itinerary redeemed from Cardmember's Executive Club account with the transatlantic portion departing from the United States solely on aircraft operated by British Airways. The booking may include a connecting flight on a code share partner for the non-transatlantic portion of the itinerary. e. If the reward flight booking is cancelled, Chase reserves the right to reverse the statement credit on the Cardmember's credit card account. f. Chase and/or British Airways reserve the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. Chase is only responsible for receiving information from British Airways in order to post the statement credit to your credit card account, and is not responsible for the provision of or failure to provide the rest of the stated benefits and services.

Travel Together Ticket:

Subject to availability. Taxes, fees, and carrier charges apply. British Airways Executive Club terms and conditions apply. Cardmember must make $30,000 in purchases in a single calendar year on their British Airways Visa Card to receive a Travel Together Ticket. Purchases are when you, or an authorized user, use the card to make purchases of products and services, minus returns or refunds. Buying products and services with your card, in most cases, will count as a purchase; however, the following types of transactions won't count and won't earn points: balance transfers, cash advances, travelers checks, foreign currency, money orders, wire transfers or similar cash-like transactions, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, race track wagers or similar betting transactions, any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, and fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable. The Travel Together Ticket will be in the form of a voucher that can be redeemed by Cardmember for a companion ticket or a 50% discount on the Avios redemption cost when travelling solo. The voucher is valid for a reward flight on flights listed in the Executive Club Redemption Table taken within 2 years from the date of issue. Cardmember is eligible for only one voucher each calendar year. Your Travel Together Ticket will be issued at the end of the billing cycle that you reach $30,000 in purchases. You will receive the voucher in your British Airways Executive Club account 4-6 weeks after the billing cycle your Travel Together Ticket is issued, and you will not be eligible for another voucher until the next calendar year. Once your Travel Together Ticket is issued, credits to your British Airways credit card account will not cause forfeiture of your Travel Together Ticket. All vouchers will be issued in the name of the main Cardmember who must travel on any booking where the voucher is used. The voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion and is only valid if it has been acquired in accordance with the rules of this promotion. The voucher is not extendable, transferable and has no cash or Avios value. Companion must travel with the Cardmember on both the outbound and inbound journey and be booked at the same time for both directions and in the same travel class. The Chase Travel Together Ticket can only be used for travel on reward flights listed in the Executive Club Redemption table. Additional restrictions apply. Visit ba.com/TravelTogetherTicket for more information.

Paying with Avios

British Airways Visa Signature cardmembers can pay for the taxes, fees and carrier charges for flights using Avios. Cardmembers must make their reward booking via the British Airways Executive Club Contact Centre using the dedicated phone number found in the credit card welcome materials and on the back of the credit card. Avios can be used to reduce the cash price of taxes, fees and carrier charges on the reward booking down to a minimum of $5 USD. This $5 USD payment (or any other amount paid) must be paid by using the British Airways Visa Signature card issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Offer not available on ba.com or via any other booking channel. Reward flights and cabin upgrades are subject to availability. Cash price of taxes, fees and carrier charges are approximately $682-$1,250 per adult in economy (World Traveller) or $1,250 in business (Club World) based on travel between Seattle and London. Avios prices for taxes, fees and carrier charges will be quoted by the British Airways Executive Club Contact Centre representative at time of redemption booking.

Redeem Avios:

Avios can be redeemed for reward flights on British Airways and its airline partners to over 900 destinations worldwide. Airline partners include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines ® , Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LEVEL, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Royal Air Maroc, and S7 Airlines. Existing Executive Club members will be prompted to enter their Executive Club number. If you are not already an Executive Club member please visit ba.com in order to enroll. Avios will be deposited in your Executive Club account within 4-6 weeks. Redemption of Avios for travel is solely the responsibility of British Airways.

Avios Don't Expire Program Requirements

Your Avios will not expire as long as you remain an active member in the Executive Club Program. You remain active by doing one or more of the following during any 36-month period: (a) have an eligible flight; (b) earn Avios by using a British Airways Visa Signature Credit Card for purchases (note that paying the credit card annual membership fee is not considered purchase activity); or (c) otherwise earn Avios in accordance with the Executive Club Program terms and conditions. Purchases are when you, or an authorized user, use the card to make purchases of products and services, minus returns or refunds. Buying products and services with your card, in most cases, will count as a purchase; however, the following types of transactions won't count and won't earn Avios: balance transfers, cash advances, travelers checks, foreign currency, money orders, wire transfers or similar cash-like transactions, lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, race track wagers or similar betting transactions, any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, and fees of any kind, including an annual fee, if applicable. If you do not remain an active member, then Executive Club reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to close your Executive Club account without notice to you. In the event your British Airways Executive Club account is closed, all unredeemed Avios in your Executive Club account will be forfeited.

Taxes and Fees:

At time of publication, all reward flights and travel together tickets are subject to taxes, fees and carrier charges. For a peak, return flight from Los Angeles to London, these can amount to $651.33 in economy and $1,984.57 in business class. Subject to change.

Complimentary DashPass:

When the membership is activated for the first time with a British Airways Visa Signature ® Card by 12/31/2024 you and your authorized user(s) will receive 12 months of complimentary DashPass for use on both the DoorDash and Caviar applications during the same membership period based on the first activation date. After the complimentary DashPass membership period ends, you and any authorized users will continue to be enrolled and charged the then current monthly DashPass rate for each membership activated. You can cancel anytime on DoorDash or Caviar. Membership period for all users on this credit card account will begin and end based on when the first user activates the membership on DoorDash or Caviar, regardless of when subsequent memberships are activated. The same log in credentials must be used on DoorDash and Caviar in order for the DashPass benefit to be used on both applications. To receive the membership benefits, the primary cardmember and authorized user(s) must first add their applicable Chase credit card as a default payment method on DoorDash or Caviar, and then click the activation button. Once enrolled in DashPass, you must use your British Airways Visa Signature ® Card for payment at checkout for DashPass-eligible orders to receive DashPass benefits. Benefits of DashPass include no delivery fee on orders above the minimum subtotal (as stated in the DoorDash and Caviar apps and sites) from DashPass-eligible merchants (amounts subject to change). However, other fees (including service fee), taxes, and gratuity on orders may apply. Current value of the DashPass membership is as of 04/01/2022. DashPass orders are subject to delivery driver and geographic availability. Membership must be activated with a United States address. Payment through third-party payment accounts, or online or mobile digital wallets (like Apple Pay and Google Pay), or memberships purchased through third parties are excluded from this offer. If you product change to another Chase credit card during the promotional period, your benefits may change. You may experience a delay in updating your applicable benefits on DoorDash or Caviar; please note, once you product trade, the benefits from your previous credit card are no longer available for your use. You can only access the benefits available with your current credit card. Mobile applications, websites and other information provided by DoorDash or Caviar are not within Chase's control and may or may not be available in Spanish. Chase is not responsible for the provision of, or the failure to provide, DoorDash or Caviar benefits and services. Your applicable Chase credit card account must be open and not in default to maintain membership benefits. See full DoorDash terms and conditions at: https://help.doordash.com/consumers/s/article/offer-terms-conditions?language=en_US . All deliveries subject to availability. Must have or create a valid DoorDash account. Qualifying orders containing alcohol will be charged a $0.01 Delivery Fee. No cash value. Non-transferable. See full terms and conditions at: help.doordash.com/consumers/s/article/offer-terms-conditions .

Cardmembers Eligible for Chase Pay Over Time: Eligible cardmembers are those with access to Chase Pay Over Time who use a participating Chase credit card for eligible purchases. Access to Chase Pay Over Time is not guaranteed, is based on a variety of factors such as creditworthiness, credit limit and account behavior, and may change from time to time. Participating Chase credit cards are consumer credit cards issued by Chase, small business cards are excluded at this time. For Chase Pay Over Time at checkout on Amazon.com, Amazon Visa and Prime Visa cards and Chase Mastercard credit cards are also excluded. Purchases Eligible for Chase Pay Over Time Set Up After Purchase: Purchases of at least $100 are eligible, excluding certain transactions such as (a) cash-like transactions, (b) any fees owed to us, including Annual Membership Fees, and (c) purchases made under a separate promotion or special finance program. Eligible purchases will be identified within your transaction history on chase.com or the Chase Mobile App. Purchases Eligible for Chase Pay Over Time at Checkout on Amazon.com: Orders totaling at least $50 of eligible items on Amazon.com are eligible. Amazon may designate any item as ineligible, such as Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, Amazon Prime Now, 1-Click Purchases and Subscribe & Save. If your order includes a recurring subscription, then only the first month's subscription fee will be eligible. If available for your account, the option to choose "financing offers available" will appear at checkout. Amazon, the Amazon.com logo, the smile logo, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com , Inc. or its affiliates.

Chase Mobile App:

Chase Mobile ® app is available for select mobile devices. Message and data rates may apply.

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EXECUTIVE CLUB PROGRAMME

You must be a member of the British Airways Executive Club programme. If you are not already a Member, you will be enrolled automatically if you are approved for the British Airways Visa. Avios accumulated through the British Airways Visa card will be transferred to your Executive Club account; however, Avios reported on your monthly statement from Chase may not post into your Executive Club account if you change your Executive Club address to one outside of the US. Avios earned with the British Airways Visa card will not be credited toward Executive Club tier level progression or retention. For rules and regulations of the Executive Club, please visit ba.com . Redemption of Avios for travel is solely the responsibility of British Airways. British Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines ® , Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LEVEL, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Royal Air Maroc, and S7 Airlines are trademarks of their respective companies.

British Airways credit cards are issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Accounts subject to credit approval. Restrictions and limitations apply. Offer subject to change.

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