Best ways to use British Airways Visa Signature points
The British Airways Visa Signature earns British Airways Executive Club (Avios) points. Here's how to use them well — transfer partners, sweet spots, and when it's worth holding the card.
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Issuer
Chase
Program
British Airways Executive Club (Avios)
Annual fee
$95
Earning rates
- 3× Avios on BA, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL purchases
- 2× Avios on hotels booked directly
- 1× Avios on everything else
Top benefits
- Travel Together Ticket: 2-for-1 companion booking (spend $30K/yr to unlock)
- No foreign transaction fees
- Avios redeem for Oneworld partners at excellent rates (AA short-haul, Qatar, Cathay)
Best ways to use the points
- Short-haul AA redemptions: 7.5K Avios one-way in economy, 15K in first class (under 650 miles)
- Off-peak transatlantic: 37.5K Avios in BA business class (plus high surcharges)
- Travel Together Ticket: fly BA first class to Europe, bring a companion for taxes only
Drawbacks
- Fuel surcharges on BA-metal awards are $600+ on transatlantic
- Avios pricing resets frequently — benchmarks shift
Our verdict
Worth holding for Avios partner redemptions and short-haul AA sweet spots. Travel Together Ticket requires $30K/yr — realistic for business spenders, not for casual.
Find award availability before you transfer
Points transfers are almost always non-reversible. Use AwardLocker to confirm saver space first, then move your British Airways Executive Club (Avios) points only when you're ready to book.
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