Following the lead of the three major US aircraft carriers, Iberian Plus and British Airways Executive Club will switch to the revenue-based Avios earnings program.
Iberia’s transition takes place on November 1, while British Airways will transition to revenue-based earnings in 2023, as first reported by the company. Head of score.
In the past, Iberia and British Airways have rewarded Avios frequent flyer members based on the distance they fly rather than how much they spend.
Here’s how the change affects Iberian passengers and how it could affect British Airways passengers in the coming year.
Updated Iberia Plus accruals
Starting tomorrow, November 1, 2022, Iberian members will earn Avios on the following flights:
- CLASSIC: 5 Avios for every €1 spent.
- Plata: 6 Avios for every €1 spent.
- Oro: 7 Avios for every €1 spent.
- Platino, Infinita and Infinito Prime: 8 Avios for every €1 spent.
However, you will only earn on your net spend, excluding taxes or fees. And remember that taxes and fees can make up a significant portion of your ticket price.
To be clear, as of now, Iberia has not updated how its members gain status. Revenue-based accruals will only be applied to redeemable Avios customers. In a press statement, Iberia Loyalty Director Silvia Morán said:
“We think this is a fairer and more transparent way to reward our more loyal members, with a model they have been asking for for some time and also better suited to loyalty programs. other close friends in the industry.”
Iberia will also reward members with Avios when they spend on ancillary items like extra luggage and seat selection. Currently, these additional services do not earn Avios.
Related: Which airlines can I book with Avios?
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What will happen to British Airways
While British Airways has yet to announce how Executive Club Avios accruals will change, the airline has confirmed that it will follow in Iberia’s footsteps. In a statement, Ian Romanis, Director of Retail and Customer Relationship Management at British Airways, said:
“We congratulate our colleagues in Iberia for introducing this change and we look forward to joining them in 2023. There will be more announcements on what this change will mean for the chapter. submit our Executive Club, which opens even more opportunities for our Members to earn Avios as they fly. “
At the moment, we don’t know how much Avios British Airways passengers will earn on their flights. We’ll follow up with another post as we know more.
Related: The Ultimate Guide to British Airways Avios
Key point
Iberia Plus and British Airways will reward high spenders rather than long-haul flyers by switching to revenue-based accruals. Aer Lingus AerClub used a revenue-based Avios accumulation model. When British Airways makes a change, the airline will leave Qatar Airways Privilege Club is the only Avios airline that allows members to earn Avios based on mileage.
Iberia will make the transition for all flights on or after November 1, 2022, while British Airways will do so around 2023. Both airlines are actively shaping this change, but The news will likely be welcomed only by high spenders. It was also pitiful for Iberia to change its monetization model the day after the change was announced, as some flyers inevitably booked upcoming flights in the belief that they would earn Avios based on distance. flight route.
