British Airways is making big changes to its loyalty programme, starting next year. Previously, travellers earned ‘tier points’ according to the number of miles flown. The more you collected, the higher your status,

The UK’s national carrier has overhauled its Executive Club, rebranding it The British Airways Club and changing how members earn loyalty points

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British Airways has decided to make a major change to its loyalty programme from April 2025, in a move that has been criticised by Rob Burgess, editor of frequent flyer website headforpoints.com

British Airways has announced an overhaul of its loyalty programme, increasing the number of points its members will need to reach each status. To qualify for gold status – which features

British Airways passengers have vowed to stop flying with the airline after it raised the minimum spend for its highest-level membership to more than £20,000 a year.

Already losing former loyal frequent flyers who choose to go elsewhere.” Neil Orpen notes the changes come into effect on 1 April, and wonders: “Has anyone checked whether this was just an April fool released early?

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