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British Airways to operate reward seat Avios-only flights
British Airways has announced its first Avios-only flights.
All seats on the flights are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as reward seats.
The first Avios-only flight will be the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh on 3 November 2023.
A selection of flights from London Heathrow to Geneva in February and March 2024 will also be Avios-only
More routes will be announced throughout 2023
Return flights to Sharm El Sheikh will be from as little as £1 + 27,500 Avios per person.
There is an option to reduce this even further with a Companion Voucher.
Club Europe (business class) fares start from £1 + 48,500 Avios.
Sharm flights are operated by London Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer.
Members booking a reward seat flight can do so in any cabin as they normally would through ba.com, with a selection of return options available as reward seats.
The new Sharm El Sheikh route operates three times per week throughout the winter season, with a fourth service on Saturdays until 15 December 2023.
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