BA Amex cardholders can pre-register for a heavily discounted Avios-only flight to New York as part of the card's 25th anniversary celebrations. No taxes to pay, which is rare for transatlantic routes.
The deal
A charter flight from the UK to New York exclusively for British Airways American Express cardholders, priced in Avios points only with no tax or fuel surcharges added. Pre-registration is now open.
Why we like it
Avios redemptions to the US normally come with hefty taxes and carrier charges — sometimes £200+ on top of the points cost. This removes that entirely, so you're paying only Avios. It's also a limited event tied to the card anniversary, so availability will be tight. That said, you'll need to hold the BA Amex card and have enough Avios sitting in your account. Check the redemption rate carefully before committing — "heavily discounted" is marketing speak, and you should verify it's actually better value than a standard off-peak redemption.
How to book
You'll need a British Airways American Express card to access this. Head to the BA Amex website or your cardmember portal to pre-register your interest. Spaces will fill quickly given the tax-free structure, so don't sleep on it if you're keen and have the points balance ready to go.
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