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 British Airways Executive Club. However, there are exceptions that apply to Qatar Airways, Finnair, and airlines owned by the IAG since they all use the same frequent flier currency – Avios .
Having a frequent flier account with any or all of these airlines means you will accumulate and spend Avios points. Considering transferring Avios between programs can be worthwhile because their value and usefulness may vary slightly across different programs. For example, you may find lower prices or other advantages in booking a flight with Aer Lingus using the Aer Lingus loyalty program compared to the Iberia Plus program, and vice versa.
There are ways on how can customers earn Avios, the loyalty points, while not taking any flights. Even though all airlines using Avios have different loyalty programs, there is no issue with transferring Avios miles between them. According to a report by The Points Guy , transferring Avios points between programs doesn't lose value, and transfers are free and instant.
In addition, passengers can move as little as one Avios point. Love learning about points and miles? Read more of our loyalty news and guides here . Move Avios: the British Airways case You can transfer Avios among all airlines that use the Avios frequent flier currency, from the British Airways Executive Club loyalty program to Iberia Plus, Finnair Plus, Vueling Club, Aer Lingus AerClub, and Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
To begin, passengers must have accounts with at least two of these airline loyalty programs to transfer points. For instance, if you are using Qatar Airways, start by logging into your Qatar Airways Privilege Club account. You will find instructions on how to link your Qatar Airways and British Airways Executive Club accounts.
Once linked, you will need to combine your Qatar Airways and British Airways Avios points and select the amount you wish to transfer between the programs. This process of combining points is similar across other loyalty programs as well. The frequent flyer program is migrating all its members to a single Tier Point collection period from 2025.
Executive Club is the British Airways loyalty program. It uses the Avios point also used by other IAG owned airlines and some of its partners. Move Avios: the Iberia case Iberia enables the transfer of Avios points to and from the British Airways Executive Club, Aer Lingus Aerclub, and Vueling Club accounts.
The process is consistent: Log in to your account Link the desired account for transfer Combine Avios points Spend them You can accomplish this in two primary ways: either directly from your Iberia Plus account or through the generic Avios.com page. However, Iberia Plus also requires that the account be opened for at least 90 days to receive or transfer Avios.
For those living in Spain or any of its major markets, Iberia Plus may be the frequent flyer program you're most familiar with. A founding member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), the program uses Avios as its currency, shared with Aer Lingus, British Airways, and Qatar Airways. Let's take a deep dive into the program and study if it's the right one for you! Move Avios: the Aer Lingus case Aer Lingus facilitates transfers between its loyalty program and both Iberia Plus and the British Airways Executive Club.
The transfer process mirrors what was explained earlier. You can do this through various channels: Directly from your Aer Lingus Aerclub account Via the Avios.com page From either your British Airways Executive Club or Iberia Plus account, depending on from which account you are transferring Avios points from Qatar Airways and Vueling Qatar Airways, for now, allows Avios point transfer only to and from the British Airways Executive Club account - but from there, they can be moved to other programs.
The Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling enables Avios transfers to and from Iberia Plus and British Airways Executive Club accounts . As mentioned earlier, the transfer process remains the same as previously explained. However, it is essential to ensure that the account details match in order to combine the Avios.
Finnair The Finnish flag carrier, Finnair , is the latest airline to adopt Avios as a currency. The transition to the Avios platform was completed in March 2024, but the ability to move Avios only followed in May 2024 . Transfers are only possible to/from the British Airways Executive Club.
To make Avios transfers, you need to be a member of both Finnair Plus and British Airways Executive Club. In the members areas of either program's webpage, you can link or combine accounts. It is important that the name matches exactly on both accounts and that two-factor authentication has been activated.
Avios can now be transferred from Finnair Plus to Executive Club, and then on to other programs. Get the latest aviation news straight to your inbox: Sign up for our newsletters today..
