British Airways is to make major changes to its Avios airmiles scheme, which will see the cheapest economy class tickets earn 75 per cent less points.
The changes, which come into force from April 28, will mean the rate at which members earn Avios will depend more on the amount paid for the ticket — including the class booked, and the different type of fare bought.
The cheapest tickets in Euro Traveller and World Traveller will now earn only a minimum of 25 per cent per mile flown instead of 100 per cent.
However, business and first-class passengers will see their Avios points rise by as much as two-thirds with a flight from Heathrow to New York JFK picking up 8,645 airmiles, up from 5,187, on a one-way flight.
BA is also introducing changes to the price of reward flights depending on time of year, cabin and zone, as well as expanding the number of fare classes from which upgrades can be purchased.
A spokeswoman for British Airways said: “We’re responding to customer feedback that the system should be fairer - the more expensive the ticket, the more Avios earned. And it brings us in to line with what many of our competitors are doing with their loyalty schemes.”
Full details on all changes to the scheme can be found at our sister publication Business Traveller.