Move Your Miles: How to Transfer Avios Between Programs

Summary Consider transferring Avios between programs as the value varies in some cases; take advantage of lower prices and perks of different loyalty programs. Transfer Avios easily and instantly between select airlines that share Avios as their currency. Move Avios between loyalty programs of airlines including British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, Vueling, and Finnair.

Launched in 2011, Avios is the frequent flier currency used by the frequent flier programs of six airlines . These airlines include Qatar Airways, Finnair, and those owned by the International Airlines Group (IAG): British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and Aer Lingus. The most apparent way of collecting loyalty points is, naturally, through taking flights.

Notably, Avios can be earned by taking flights with the previously mentioned six carriers and on all one world alliance airlines, as well as China Southern Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and even United Airlines (when booking via Aer Lingus). This guide will take a closer look at the ways to transfer Avios points between specific loyalty programs. Why move your miles? Transferring loyalty points from one program to another is typically not advisable, as passengers often lose value in the process.

Additionally, it is often nearly impossible because airlines aim to retain their customers' loyalty by encouraging them to fly exclusively with their airline. For instance, points cannot be transferred between programs such as Turkish Airlines Mile&Smiles and .