Affected British Airways Partner Airlines
In a recent public statement, British Airways Executive Club members learned Avios price changes will affect the following partner airlines:
Alaska Airlines, Air Italy, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines, LATAM, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, S7, SriLankan, Royal Jordanian Airlines
Avios upgrades for American Airlines flights also change beginning May 30, 2019. Flyers will pay the Avios difference between the booked cabin and the upgraded cabin. If you want to upgrade, try doing so before May 30, 2019, to avoid potentially higher costs.
You can secure the current award flight prices by booking partner flights through May 29, 2019. This can be a good time to take advantage of the first-ever Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer bonus. Through June 16, 2019, you get 30% more Avios (1,300 Avios per 1,000 Ultimate Rewards) instead of the usual 1:1 transfer ratio.
Once again, exactly how these changes will affect award flight pricing are not public knowledge yet, but Seat31b posts these are some of the new prices:
0-650 miles: 6,000 Avios
651-1,150 miles: 9,000 Avios
1,151 miles-2,000 miles: 11,000 Avios
2,001 miles-3,000 miles: 13,000 Avios
Changes Won't Affect These Airlines
Award flight changes will remain the same for these airlines for now:
British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Vueling
You will still be able to book short-haul award flights across Europe from 4,000 Avios while avoiding the fuel surcharges that they charge for long-haul flights. You can fly from the U.S. to Ireland on Aer Lingus while avoiding the fuel surcharge that Avios partners charge for transatlantic flights.
Get More British Airways Avios When Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
Chase is offering their first-ever Ultimate Rewards transfer bonus. Through June 16, 2019, you will receive unlimited 30% British Airways Avios when transferring your Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Although you still must transfer your points in 1,000-point increments, this promotion means you receive 1,300 Avios instead of the usual 1,000 Avios without this transfer bonus.
American Express Membership Rewards members might recall a similar transfer bonus from late 2018.
Transfer Your Points Before June 16, 2019
You can enjoy this bonus if you own one of these three Chase credit cards:
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase Ink Business Preferred
Don't be alarmed if you still see a 1:1 transfer ratio in the Ultimate Rewards portal. British Airways credits the bonus Avios after the point transfer is complete. You will see the bonus points deposit after logging into your British Airways Executive account.
Most Ultimate Rewards point transfers complete instantly. You should see the bonus points within a few minutes.
Also, you can make repeat transfers during this promotion and receive the 30% bonus. Just remember you must complete the transfer before 11:59 p.m. EST on June 16, 2019.
Redeeming Your British Airways Avios
This transfer bonus is an exciting way to book award flights with British Airways Avios. This can be an easy way to book domestic and foreign flights. Plus, you can get even more mileage from the 30% transfer bonus. But remember the British Airways Avios partner award chart is changing May 30th.
One option is booking short-haul domestic flights (1,150 miles or shorter) on American Airlines or Alaska Airlines starting at 7,500 Avios each way plus $5.60 fees and taxes.
If you want to fly to Hawaii, book a partner flight with 12,500 Avios from the U.S. West Coast with either Alaska Airlines or American Airlines. A roundtrip flight costs 25,000 Avios in economy class, which is the same cost most legacy carriers charge for a one-way ticket in economy class.
Another valuable redemption option is booking short-haul flights within Europe or Asia. These flights start at 4,500 Avios in the off-peak season for routes 650 miles or less. Peak season flights cost 5,000 Avios. You won't pay a fuel surcharge on these routes easier.
One great perk of British Airways awards is there are no close-in booking fees.
Summary On British Airways Partner Awards & New Chase Transfer Bonus
If you plan on using your British Airways Avios for partner flights, prices change starting May 30, 2019. The exact changes are still unknown, but booking before the price changes go into effect means you will secure award flight prices at the current rates.
With this limited time transfer offer, 1,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points become 1,300 Avios when you transfer points through June 16, 2019. This is the first-ever Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer bonus. Hopefully, this is only the beginning, with many more to come.
Geoff Whitmore is a value maximizer always on the hunt for the next great deal. He has created multiple consumer guides about rewards redemption, travel hacking, and consumer value opportunities.
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In a recent public statement, British Airways Executive Club members learned Avios price changes will affect the following partner airlines:
Alaska Airlines, Air Italy, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines, LATAM, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, S7, SriLankan, Royal Jordanian Airlines
Avios upgrades for American Airlines flights also change beginning May 30, 2019. Flyers will pay the Avios difference between the booked cabin and the upgraded cabin. If you want to upgrade, try doing so before May 30, 2019, to avoid potentially higher costs.
You can secure the current award flight prices by booking partner flights through May 29, 2019. This can be a good time to take advantage of the first-ever Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer bonus. Through June 16, 2019, you get 30% more Avios (1,300 Avios per 1,000 Ultimate Rewards) instead of the usual 1:1 transfer ratio.
Once again, exactly how these changes will affect award flight pricing are not public knowledge yet, but Seat31b posts these are some of the new prices:
0-650 miles: 6,000 Avios
651-1,150 miles: 9,000 Avios
1,151 miles-2,000 miles: 11,000 Avios
2,001 miles-3,000 miles: 13,000 Avios
Changes Won't Affect These Airlines
Award flight changes will remain the same for these airlines for now:
British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Vueling
You will still be able to book short-haul award flights across Europe from 4,000 Avios while avoiding the fuel surcharges that they charge for long-haul flights. You can fly from the U.S. to Ireland on Aer Lingus while avoiding the fuel surcharge that Avios partners charge for transatlantic flights.
Get More British Airways Avios When Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
Chase is offering their first-ever Ultimate Rewards transfer bonus. Through June 16, 2019, you will receive unlimited 30% British Airways Avios when transferring your Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Although you still must transfer your points in 1,000-point increments, this promotion means you receive 1,300 Avios instead of the usual 1,000 Avios without this transfer bonus.
American Express Membership Rewards members might recall a similar transfer bonus from late 2018.
Transfer Your Points Before June 16, 2019
You can enjoy this bonus if you own one of these three Chase credit cards:
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase Ink Business Preferred
Don't be alarmed if you still see a 1:1 transfer ratio in the Ultimate Rewards portal. British Airways credits the bonus Avios after the point transfer is complete. You will see the bonus points deposit after logging into your British Airways Executive account.
Most Ultimate Rewards point transfers complete instantly. You should see the bonus points within a few minutes.
Also, you can make repeat transfers during this promotion and receive the 30% bonus. Just remember you must complete the transfer before 11:59 p.m. EST on June 16, 2019.
Redeeming Your British Airways Avios
This transfer bonus is an exciting way to book award flights with British Airways Avios. This can be an easy way to book domestic and foreign flights. Plus, you can get even more mileage from the 30% transfer bonus. But remember the British Airways Avios partner award chart is changing May 30th.
One option is booking short-haul domestic flights (1,150 miles or shorter) on American Airlines or Alaska Airlines starting at 7,500 Avios each way plus $5.60 fees and taxes.
If you want to fly to Hawaii, book a partner flight with 12,500 Avios from the U.S. West Coast with either Alaska Airlines or American Airlines. A roundtrip flight costs 25,000 Avios in economy class, which is the same cost most legacy carriers charge for a one-way ticket in economy class.
Another valuable redemption option is booking short-haul flights within Europe or Asia. These flights start at 4,500 Avios in the off-peak season for routes 650 miles or less. Peak season flights cost 5,000 Avios. You won't pay a fuel surcharge on these routes easier.
One great perk of British Airways awards is there are no close-in booking fees.
Summary On British Airways Partner Awards & New Chase Transfer Bonus
If you plan on using your British Airways Avios for partner flights, prices change starting May 30, 2019. The exact changes are still unknown, but booking before the price changes go into effect means you will secure award flight prices at the current rates.
With this limited time transfer offer, 1,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points become 1,300 Avios when you transfer points through June 16, 2019. This is the first-ever Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer bonus. Hopefully, this is only the beginning, with many more to come.
Geoff Whitmore is a value maximizer always on the hunt for the next great deal. He has created multiple consumer guides about rewards redemption, travel hacking, and consumer value opportunities.