Which airlines use Avios? All 36, and how to earn and spend on each

Thirty-six airlines currently accept Avios, and only one of them is British Airways. Six loyalty programmes run on Avios directly, The British Airways Club, Iberia Club, AerClub, Vueling Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Finnair Plus, and between them they let you earn or spend Avios on airlines from American and Qantas to Fiji Airways and Loganair. Twenty-two are bookable straight from your BA Club account on ba.com. The other 14 need your Avios moved into a sister programme first, which Combine My Avios does free of charge. Here's the full list, what each airline lets you do, and where to book it.

Earning partners and tier bonuses are taken from British Airways' own collecting Avios on flights page, and the partner list from its partners and alliances page, both checked on 30 August 2026. Partner arrangements change, so check before you book.

"Plus Tier Points" means the flight counts towards BA Club status as well as earning Avios. "No tier bonus" means you'll earn Avios but not the extra 25% to 100% that Bronze, Silver and Gold members get on British Airways flights.

Aer Lingus

This Irish flag carrier has been around since 1936 and is the second-largest airline in Ireland after Ryanair. The company is part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), making it a sibling to British Airways.

With Aer Lingus, you can earn Avios in two ways: either directly through the BA Club or via Aer Lingus' own AerClub programme. If you opt for the BA route, just add your BA Club number when booking your flight, and you'll earn Avios at rates almost identical to British Airways flights. Keep in mind, though, that you won't get any extra tier bonuses that you might enjoy with BA. Curious about how British Airways Tier Points work? You can find a full breakdown on our dedicated page here.

AerClub lets you collect Avios on eligible Aer Lingus flights and move Avios between eligible AerClub and British Airways Club accounts. If you credit an eligible Aer Lingus flight to the British Airways Club instead, you can earn both Avios and Tier Points. Aer Lingus is not a oneworld member, so check the specific partner rules and benefits before booking.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines, a key player especially on the U.S. West Coast, is an oneworld alliance member that allows you to earn Avios and British Airways Tier Points. To rack up those Avios, simply add your BA Club number during booking, and your account will get credited post-flight. However, the Avios earning rates differ from British Airways, especially in First Class, where you'll earn a maximum of 150% of miles flown compared to British Airways' up to 300% for flexible tickets.

Also, tier bonuses are off the table with Alaska Airlines. So, if you have Bronze, Silver, or Gold status with BA Club, you won't get those extra perks. However, Alaska's inclusion in the oneworld alliance means you can also earn British Airways Tier Points, making it easier to climb that coveted BA Club ladder.

American Airlines

If you're cruising the skies with American Airlines, the good news is you can collect both Avios and British Airways Tier Points. All you need to do is add your BA Club number during booking and your Avios will land in your account after the flight. But a heads-up, don't expect a straight-up Avios match with British Airways. American Airlines offers a max of 150% of miles flown in First Class, in contrast to British Airways' 300%. Economy fares have similar earning rates on both carriers, but you might feel the pinch in premium economy, business, and first classes where American offers significantly fewer points.

That said, if you're a Bronze, Silver, or Gold BA Club member, you'll still bag your typical Avios tier bonus ranging from 25% to 100%. While you might earn fewer Avios than you would on a comparable British Airways flight, the tier bonus helps soften the blow.

Cathay Pacific

You can earn both Avios and British Airways Tier Points with Cathay Pacific. But, as with the previous two airlines, Cathay is not as Avios-generous as British Airways. While you'll score a max of 150% of miles flown in First Class with Cathay Pacific, British Airways gives you 300% for the same class. Economy fares offer similar Avios yields across the board but brace yourself for less Avios oomph in premium economy, business, and first classes.

Moreover, no love for your BA Club status on this airline, we’re afraid. Unlike some other oneworld partners, Cathay Pacific won't be giving you that sweet 25%, 50%, or 100% tier bonus if you hold a Bronze, Silver, or Gold card. So, if you're looking to max out those Avios and Tier Points, be prepared for a bit of a downgrade when flying Cathay Pacific.

China Southern

China Southern isn't a oneworld member, but it is a British Airways partner, so you can add your BA Club number when you book and collect Avios on the flight. There's no tier bonus and no Tier Points, so this is a pure Avios play rather than a route to status. It's most useful for reaching mainland Chinese cities British Airways doesn't serve directly, where the alternative is a self-connect that earns you nothing at all.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways joined oneworld and now sits on the British Airways earning list, which quietly opens up the South Pacific for Avios collectors. Add your BA Club number and you'll earn Avios, though without a tier bonus. The bigger prize is on the spending side: Fiji Airways reward seats are bookable on ba.com, which makes Nadi one of the more interesting long-haul redemptions available to a UK-based collector willing to connect through Los Angeles or Sydney.

Finnair

Finnair completed its move to Avios, so Finnair Plus now runs on the same currency as BA Club. You'll earn Avios on Finnair flights, and Finnair is one of the few partners that still pays a tier bonus to BA Club Bronze, Silver and Gold members, which makes it more generous than most of this list. Avios move between Finnair Plus and BA Club at 1:1, and you can earn not just on the fare but on extras such as checked baggage and meals. Codeshare flights operated by Nordic Regional Airlines are the exception and don't earn.

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian sits under the Alaska Airlines entry on British Airways' earning list, alongside Horizon Air and SkyWest, following the two airlines coming together. You can earn Avios on Hawaiian flights with your BA Club number, and you can spend Avios on them through ba.com. For anyone trying to reach the Hawaiian islands on Avios, that's a far cleaner route than it used to be, because you can book the transpacific leg and the inter-island hops in the same currency.

Iberia

Iberia's programme is called Iberia Club, and it runs on Avios exactly as BA Club does. You'll earn Avios and Tier Points on Iberia flights with your BA Club number, and the same applies to Iberia Express, Iberia Regional (Air Nostrum) and LEVEL. Because both programmes use the same currency, you can also move Avios between an Iberia Club account and a BA Club account through Combine My Avios, once both accounts have been open 90 days and show some activity. That's worth knowing even if you never fly Iberia, because Iberia runs its own Avios promotions on a different schedule to BA's.

Japan Airlines 

You can earn both Avios and BA Tier Points when flying with Japan Airlines, thanks to their shared membership in the oneworld alliance. However, the Avios accrual rates differ between the two carriers. While you'll earn a maximum of 150% of miles flown if you fly First Class on Japan Airlines, the equivalent British Airways flight could offer up to 300% of miles flown. For other classes, the earnings vary as well, with Japan Airlines generally offering fewer Avios than British Airways, particularly for flexible economy and business-class fares.

Despite the lower earning potential, there are some silver linings. Unlike with certain other oneworld partners, if you hold a Bronze, Silver, or Gold BA Club status card, you're still eligible to receive your usual tier bonuses ranging from 25% to 100%. This can slightly offset the otherwise lower accrual rates, making JAL an option worth considering for travellers looking to diversify their flight options while still earning rewards for Avios award flights.

LATAM

LATAM left the oneworld alliance in 2020, so you can no longer earn British Airways Tier Points on its flights. You can still earn Avios when flying with various LATAM subsidiaries including LATAM Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brasil Airlines. However, the Avios earning rates on LATAM are generally lower than those on British Airways; for example, business class on LATAM will earn you a maximum of 125% of miles flown, as compared to British Airways' 150-250%. Moreover, you cannot earn Avios on LATAM's domestic flights within Peru, Chile, Argentina, or Ecuador.

The differences in Avios earning rates between LATAM and British Airways extend across other fare classes as well. While economy fares offer the same earning potential on both airlines, you could earn significantly less in premium economy or business class when flying LATAM. Moreover, Unlike on British Airways, LATAM flights don't qualify for a status tier bonus. 

Malaysia Airlines

When flying with Malaysia Airlines, it's possible to earn Avios and British Airways Tier Points, thanks to their shared membership in the oneworld alliance. This provides an alternative to Malaysia Airlines' own Enrich Miles reward programme. While both airlines offer the same Avios earning rates in their lowest, low, and flexible economy categories, there are significant differences in premium classes. Malaysia Airlines doesn't operate a premium economy cabin, and its business and first class earning rates are lower, up to 50% fewer Avios, than you would earn on British Airways. For example, a first-class flight on Malaysia Airlines will earn you a maximum of 150% of miles flown, as opposed to British Airways' 300%.

However, Malaysia Airlines still honours the standard Avios tier bonuses for BA Club members. Depending on your BA Club status, Bronze, Silver, or Gold, you can still earn your usual bonus of 25%, 50%, or 100% additional points. 

Oman Air

Oman Air is the newest oneworld member on the list. You'll earn Avios with your BA Club number, without a tier bonus, and you can spend Avios on Oman Air flights through ba.com. Muscat is a genuinely useful connecting point for the Indian subcontinent and East Africa, and it's an alternative worth pricing up when Qatar Airways availability through Doha dries up on the dates you want.

Qantas

Qantas also allows you to earn Avios and BA Tier Points, courtesy of both airlines' membership in the oneworld alliance. However, while the Avios earning rates for the lowest and flexible economy categories are identical for both Qantas and British Airways, discrepancies arise in premium classes. For example, flying first class on Qantas will earn you a maximum of 150% of miles flown in Avios, which is only half of the 300% you could earn on a British Airways flight in the same class.

The same kind of reduction applies to premium economy and business classes, potentially cutting your earnings in half compared to British Airways. Moreover, the standard Avios tier bonuses of 25%, 50%, or 100% are not applicable when flying with Qantas. 

Qatar Airways

If you're a member of Qatar Airways' loyalty programme, you have a multitude of ways to earn Avios. Beyond just flights with Qatar and its oneworld alliance partners, you can rake in points through Qatar’s various partnerships, which include options in the hotel, car rental, banking, and retail sectors. While some of these partners overlap with those of British Airways, it's worth comparing to maximise Avios earnings across both programmes. For instance, you can earn Avios through unique accommodation partners like Booking.com, trip.com, and various Hilton brands, which aren't available through BA's programme. Similarly, car rental partnerships with companies like Europcar and Sixt offer additional avenues for Avios collection.

But the earning opportunities don't stop there. Qatar Airways has gone beyond the oneworld alliance to establish individual partnerships with airlines like Bangkok Airways, JetBlue, MEA, Oman Air, RwandAir, and Virgin Australia. So even if you find yourself flying with one of these airlines, you can continue to accumulate points and book flights with Avios.

Royal Air Maroc

Flying with Royal Air Maroc offers another avenue for earning Avios and British Airways Tier Points, thanks to both airlines being part of the oneworld alliance. However, Royal Air Maroc also has different earning rates compared to British Airways. While you'll accrue Avios at similar rates for economy flights on both airlines, business class fares with Royal Air Maroc cap at 125% of miles flown. Premium Economy and First Class cabins are not available on Royal Air Maroc. It's also worth noting that you won't receive a status tier bonus when flying with Royal Air Maroc.

Royal Jordanian

If you're a Royal Jordanian flyer, you can still earn Avios and BA Tier Points due to the airline's affiliation with the oneworld alliance. However, you won't earn Avios at the same rate as you would with British Airways. For example, Royal Jordanian's earning rate caps at 125% of miles flown for business class, compared to British Airways' more generous rate of up to 250% for the same class.

The two airlines offer similar Avios earning rates for economy flights, but Premium Economy and First Class are not available options on Royal Jordanian. You also won't receive a status tier bonus with Royal Jordanian.

Sri Lankan Airlines

Flying with SriLankan Airlines also allows you to earn Avios and BA Tier Points. However, if you're aiming to maximise your Avios earnings, SriLankan falls short when compared to British Airways, especially in business class. While both airlines offer the same Avios earning rates for their lowest and most flexible economy fares (25% and 100%, respectively), business class on SriLankan will only get you a maximum of 125% of miles flown, far less than British Airways' potential 250%. Additionally, Sri Lankan Airlines doesn't offer Premium Economy or First Class cabins.

The usual Avios status tier bonuses are also not applicable when flying with SriLankan Airlines. So, if you're a Bronze, Silver, or Gold member of the BA Club, you'll earn even fewer Avios compared to what you'd get with British Airways. However, this limitation is somewhat theoretical, given that British Airways does not currently operate flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

Vueling

A low-cost Spanish airline owned by the International Airlines Group (IAG), Vueling offers three ways to earn Avios. The first and most straightforward method is through Vueling Club, where you earn Avios based on the amount spent in euros, rather than miles flown. With a revenue-based system, you can earn 2 Avios per €1 on Basic fares and 4 Avios per €1 on other fare classes. Alternatively, if you book Vueling's codeshare flights through British Airways' website, you'll earn Avios directly in your BA Club account, though fares are likely to be higher. The third option involves booking Optima fares and earning Avios via Iberia Club using a traditional miles-based system, with rates ranging from 0.25 to 1 Avios per mile flown, depending on the class and carrier code of the flight.

Choosing the best method for accruing Avios with Vueling can be a bit complex and requires some calculation for each specific flight. While Vueling Club’s revenue-based system may favour more expensive flights, the Iberia Club miles-based option could be more lucrative for longer, less expensive routes. Regardless of the method chosen, you will not earn British Airways Tier Points when flying with Vueling. 

If you're flying out of London, your options for earning Avios through different airlines may be somewhat limited compared to other global hubs. The airlines you're most likely to encounter for direct flights include British Airways, Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines. Other Avios-earning airlines would typically require starting from a different point or connecting outside the UK.