British Airways Avios expire after 36 months of account inactivity, which can be extended every time you earn, spend, purchase, or share at least one Avio.
How to Extend Your Avios
There are several ways to extend your Avios, including:
- Flying on British Airways or crediting a OneWorld or other partner flight to British Airways Avios.
- Redeeming Avios on rewards flights, upgrades, or using cash + Avios for a flight.
- Earning Avios from the Chase British Airways credit card.
- Staying a hotel partner.
- Renting a car from Avis or Budget.
- Booking a British Airways Vacation.
- Booking a travel partner such as Airbnb Experiences or Heathrow Express.
- Shopping online or at participating stores.
- Transferring points from Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards, or Marriott Bonvoy.
- Purchasing Avios.
- Sharing Avios with another Club Member.
- Spending Avios to book a hotel or car rental.
OneWorld Alliance Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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American Airlines
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British Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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Iberia
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Japan Airlines
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Malaysia Airlines
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Qantas
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Qatar Airways
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Royal Air Maroc
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Royal Jordanian
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S7 Airlines
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SriLankan Airlines
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Comparison of Mileage Expiration Policies
Below are the mileage expiration policies for the major airline points program so you can see how British Airways stacks up to the competition.
| Airline | Expiration |
|---|---|
AeroMexico
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24 months after inactivity |
Air Canada (Aeroplan)
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18 months after inactivity |
Air France (Flying Blue)
|
24 months after inactivity |
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Alaska Airlines
|
24 months after inactivity |
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American Airlines
|
18 months after inactivity |
ANA
|
36 months |
Asiana Airlines
|
10 years |
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British Airways
|
36 months after inactivity |
Delta Air Lines
|
Never |
Emirates
|
3 years |
Etihad
|
24 months from inactivity |
EVA Air
|
36 months |
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Iberia
|
36 months after inactivity |
Korean Air
|
10 years |
Lufthansa
|
36 months |
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Qantas
|
18 months after inactivity |
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Qatar Airways
|
36 months after inactivity |
Singapore Airlines
|
36 months |
Turkish Airlines
|
3 years |
United Airlines
|
Never |
Virgin Atlantic
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Never |
