06 MAY 2026 loyalty
British Airways Executive Club & Avios 2026: Status, Reward Flight Saver, and the Surcharge Problem
British Airways Executive Club is a programme of striking contradictions in 2026: the Companion Voucher is arguably the best single benefit in any Western frequent-flyer scheme, while the fuel surcharges on BA-operated redemptions remain the worst. We work through the elite tiers, the Avios ecosystem shared with Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Qatar, Reward Flight Saver, the famous 2-for-1 voucher, partner sweet spots on Qatar Qsuite, Cathay, JAL, and Alaska, and how the programme compares to AAdvantage, Aeroplan, LifeMiles, and Miles & More.