Avios are the currency used by the British Airways Club, Club Iberia Plus, Finnair Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub and Qatar Airways Privilege Club loyalty programs — and now also the Loganair Loyalty program. You can earn and redeem Avios if you have a frequent flyer account with any (or all) of these airlines.
You can transfer Avios between any of these programs at a ratio of 1:1, so 1 British Airways Avios is worth 1 Qatar Airways Avios and vice versa. Depending on the award redemption, you may wish to transfer your Avios between the different programs because Avios have slightly different values within each program.
Previously, Avios.com was a handy platform for moving Avios between multiple programs. However, this platform no longer functions perfectly, so some extra effort is required to move Avios between accounts.
So, how exactly can you move your Avios around? Let’s take a closer look.
Avios master transfer table
Unfortunately, you can’t always directly move Avios from one program to another. Some transfers require an extra step. Here are the options:
| Move Avios from | Move Avios to |
|---|---|
| Aer Lingus AerClub |
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| British Airways Club |
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| Club Iberia Plus |
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| Finnair Plus | |
| Loganair Loyalty | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club |
You’ll notice that most transfers involve British Airways Club.
For example, if you wish to move your Avios from Finnair to Qatar Airways, you’ll need to transfer them from Finnair to British Airways and then from British Airways to Qatar Airways.
Move Avios to and from British Airways Club
This page on the British Airways website allows you to transfer your Avios to or from your British Airways Club account and your Club Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub, Finnair Plus, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Loganair Loyalty accounts by following the link to the various programs.
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Remember, your personal details for the two accounts you move Avios between must match, so ensure they are up to date before attempting the transfer.
Transfers are at a 1:1 ratio and can be made in any direction at any time, so you are not locked into one Avios program once you have made your transfer.
Move Avios to and from Qatar Airways Privilege Club
You can move Avios between Qatar Airways and British Airways on the Avios website. To do so, you’ll need to log in to your Qatar Airways Privilege Club account, so make sure the details match.
If you have Avios with Aer Lingus, Iberia, Loganair and/or Finnair and want to transfer them to Qatar Airways, you’ll need to transfer them to British Airways first.
Move Avios to and from Finnair Plus
Finnair Plus lets members transfer Avios to and from the British Airways Club program. The process on this Avios page is the same as with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Link your account by logging in to Finnair Plus; Avios can be moved back and forth at a 1:1 ratio.
Again, if your Avios are in Club Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub, Loganair Loyalty or Qatar Airways Privilege Club, you must move them to British Airways Club before moving them to Finnair Plus (or vice versa).
Move Avios to and from Club Iberia Plus
Avios can be moved to or from Club Iberia Plus via British Airways Club or Aer Lingus AerClub by visiting the Club Iberia Plus landing page.
To ensure your accounts match, log in to your Club Iberia Plus account and link your British Airways or Aer Lingus account.
Related: How to book Iberia flights to Spain (and beyond) using Avios
Move Avios to and from Aer Lingus AerClub
Avios can be moved to or from Aer Lingus AerClub via British Airways Club or Club Iberia Plus by visiting the Club Iberia Plus landing page. Select “Avios Partners” for Aer Lingus AerClub.
In our testing, transfers to and from AerClub were the most prone to fail. If you receive an error message, try completing the process in a different browser or in incognito mode. Call AerClub at 855-585-8264 if all else fails to see if a representative can manually move the Avios for you.
Move Avios to and from Loganair Loyalty
Loganair, the largest regional airline in the United Kingdom, recently adopted Avios as its loyalty currency. You can transfer Avios between British Airways Club and Loganair Loyalty by linking your accounts. Ensure your personal information is correct in both to ensure a smooth transfer experience.
Other ways to earn Avios
You can transfer your credit card points to Avios-based programs and combine them using the above method. Here are your transfer options:
These transfers are at a 1:1 ratio, except for Marriott Bonvoy. Marriott points transfer at a 3:1 ratio, with a 5,000-Avios bonus offered for every 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points you transfer (60,000 points become 25,000 Avios, for example).
Given it can be tricky to transfer from some Avios programs to another, it may be smart to earn transferable credit card points that transfer to several different Avios programs, so you can just transfer them directly to your Avios program of choice.
Here are some of the best welcome offers available right now to transfer to Avios programs:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees): Earn 90,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening, plus receive a $250 Capital One Travel credit to use in your first cardholder year.
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
- American Express® Gold Card: Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases in the first three months of card membership. Plus, earn a $500 statement credit after spending $2,500 on eligible flights booked directly with the airlines or through American Express Travel. You can earn one or both of these offers. Offer ends June 30.
Bottom line
While moving Avios between programs might initially seem complicated, it’s worth the effort for the excellent flexibility and value. For award travelers, transferring Avios in any direction an unlimited number of times at no additional cost is exceedingly helpful.
British Airways Club is a safe bet if you want to focus on only one Avios program. It’s the largest program and has the easiest-to-use technology. However, each program has its own sweet spots, so if you have a redemption in mind, consider which option will get you the best value for your rewards.
Ideally, a single platform would be available to link all six Avios programs and allow transfers to every program in one place. Unfortunately, until such a platform exists, you’ll need to follow these steps to move your Avios where you need them.
