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Do British Airways Executive Club Points Expire? Policy & Rules
Everything you need to know about British Airways Executive Club point expiration timelines, qualifying activity rules, 4-year hard caps, cancellation windows, and fee schedules.
British Airways Executive Club Expiration & Cancellation Summary
Expiration Policy
Avios expire if there is no account activity for 36 consecutive months. You must earn or spend at least one Avios every 36 months to keep them active
Cancellation Window
$55 per person per direction (or forfeit taxes/fees if lower), 24+ hours in advance. Gold members: free cancellations.
Change & Refund Fees
$55 per person per direction
5 Ways to Prevent British Airways Executive Club Points from Expiring
- Swipe a Co-Branded Card: Any purchase on an affiliated credit card generates points activity that resets your clock.
- Transfer Points: Transfer 1,000 points from a flexible credit card partner to trigger fresh account activity.
- Shop or Dine with Partners: Make a small purchase through the loyalty program's shopping or dining portal.
- Complete a Paid Stay or Flight: Even a 1-night inexpensive stay will generate qualifying activity.
- Redeem a Small Reward: Redeeming a fraction of points for a gift card or minor award also counts as activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about British Airways Executive Club redemption value, transfer rules, and policies:
Do British Airways Executive Club points expire?
Avios expire if there is no account activity for 36 consecutive months. You must earn or spend at least one Avios every 36 months to keep them active
What counts as qualifying activity to keep British Airways Executive Club points active?
Qualifying activities include earning points via co-branded credit card spend, completing an eligible stay/flight, transferring points from a partner, using a dining/shopping portal, or purchasing points.
What is the cancellation policy on British Airways Executive Club award bookings?
$55 per person per direction (or forfeit taxes/fees if lower), 24+ hours in advance. Gold members: free cancellations.
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