British Airways has announced a partnership with Uber, which will allow Uber users to collect Avios on every journey booked via the Uber app, by linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts.
Starting later this month, members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be eligible to collect 1 Avios for every £1 spent on any ride, whether by car, coach or train, booked on the Uber app in the UK. These can then be put towards worldwide flights, upgrades and extras.
Avios is a global loyalty currency used by airlines including British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and Qatar Airways. It can be collected by flying worldwide and through everyday spending, with Uber becoming the latest addition to the British Airways Executive Club. All British Airways Executive Club Members will be able to collect Avios through the Uber App by the end of the month.
As an inaugural offer, members who link their Executive Club and Uber accounts via the Uber app will receive 250 bonus Avios.
Andrew Brem, General Manager at Uber UK said: ‘We’re thrilled to be able to help Uber users collect Avios on every single journey they take. So everyday trips, such as going to work or to the shops is helping you to get somewhere a little more exotic with British Airways.’
Ian Romanis, Head of Retail and Customer Relationship Management at British Airways said: ‘Avios helps to open up the world, wherever our customers wish to travel. From beach holidays in the Indian Ocean, to city breaks in Europe and beyond, it’s such a valuable currency that is so easy to collect – our Members can do this easily as part of their everyday lives. We’re thrilled to welcome Uber on board in helping to bring our customers travel plans to life.’
Avios can be used as part-payment towards Reward Flights, with British Airways guaranteeing a minimum of 14 Reward Seats on every long-haul flight, and 12 on every short-haul flight, to and from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.
