Avios are now the universal currency of the skies (BA, Qatar, Finnair, Iberia). The "Arbitrage" trick involves moving your Avios to the airline with the lowest surcharges. Booking a flight to Asia via Qatar Airways usually has £300 less in fuel surcharges than the same route on British Airways.
Always check the "Avios Calculator" before transferring, as devaluations happen frequently in 2026.
Maximizing Your Points
- Short Hauls: Use Avios for short hops where cash prices are high.
- Off-Peak: Book during off-peak seasons to get more value per point.
- Family Pool: Link your Avios family pool to combine points for a bigger redemption.
