British Airways Bronze status needs 3,500 Tier Points a year and gets you 7 Avios per £1, priority boarding, and business check-in — but no lounge access.

British Airways Gold status needs 20,000 Tier Points a year and unlocks First Wing fast-track, First Class lounges in any cabin, and 9 Avios per £1.

From April 2026, BA credits bonus Tier Points automatically based on cabin AND fare type – here is the full table and what actually qualifies.

British Airways Silver status needs 7,500 Tier Points a year and unlocks Business Class lounge access in any cabin, plus 2 free checked bags.

British Airways pays 2,500, 4,000, and 5,000 bonus Avios automatically at 5,500, 11,000, and 16,000 Tier Points — up to 11,500 Avios, no opt-in needed.

Etihad Guest offers double redeemable miles on eligible JetBlue flights through November 30, 2026 — no minimum spend, just add your member number.

Yes – cancel a BA Reward Flight 24+ hours before departure and your Avios come back, minus a fee capped at your taxes paid, up to $55/£35. Here is exactly how it works.

British Airways releases the first Avios reward seats 354 days before departure, with guaranteed minimums in every cabin except First – but availability keeps shifting from revenue reviews, schedule changes, and cancellations all the way to departure.

Earn double SkyMiles when buying Delta gift cards of $200+ through February 16, 2026.