# British Airways & Amex 25th Anniversary: Avios-Only LHR-JFK Flights in October 2026

_Jun 10 09:17_

Tags: British Airways, Avios, British Airways Executive Club, British Airways American Express, American Express, JFK, LHR, Europe, promotion, airline

UK Amex co-brand cardholders can redeem Avios on specific BA LHR-JFK flights on Oct 15 and 18, 2026, at reduced rates with no fees. Registration deadline is June 24, 2026

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## Summary

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the British Airways and American Express partnership in the UK, co-branded cardholders can redeem Avios on two specific Avios-only flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and New York (JFK). **Flights:**
- **Outbound:** BA177 LHR-JFK on October 15, 2026
- **Return:** BA180 JFK-LHR on October 18, 2026 **Pricing (Avios + Cash):**
- **World Club Elite:** 25,000 Avios + £0 (usually 55,000 + £150)
- **Executive Club:** 50,000 Avios + £0 (usually 93,500 + £410)
- **Club Europe:** 100,000 Avios + £0 (usually 176,000 + £499)
- **British Airways World Elite:** 160,000 Avios + £0 (usually 150,000 + £1,548) **Details:**
- Availability is reserved exclusively for cardholders.
- No additional fees are charged.
- Cardholders must register interest by 23:59 BST on June 24, 2026, to receive booking instructions.
- The experience includes celebrations throughout the journey and a private event in New York

## Why it matters

Affects British Airways loyalty members and route planners. Card-issuer angle via American Express.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/06/10/british-airways-amex-25th-partnership-anniversary-lhr-jfk-avios-only-flights-october-15-18-2026?omhide=true) — British Airways & Amex 25th Partnership Anniversary LHR-JFK Avios Only Flights October 15 & 18, 2026

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