# British Airways to Raise Award Ticket Surcharges Starting May 27

_May 22 19:30_

Tags: British Airways, Avios, British Airways Executive Club, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Europe, London Heathrow, New York JFK, Rome, loyalty program

British Airways is increasing cash surcharges on award tickets effective May 27, 2026. The hike includes a $134 increase for London-New York Club World and higher fees for other routes

## Summary

British Airways has emailed Executive Club members announcing an increase in taxes and surcharges on award tickets, effective Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Key changes include:
- Round-trip Club World (London Heathrow to New York JFK): 176,000 Avios + £499 ($671), a $134 (25%) increase.
- Round-trip World Traveller (London Heathrow to Cape Town): 66,000 Avios + £190 ($255).
- One-way Club Europe (London Heathrow to Rome): 22,000 Avios + £20 ($27).
- One-way Euro Traveller (London Heathrow to Amsterdam): 10,000 Avios + £2.50 ($3.40). The new amounts reflect off-peak dates. This follows a previous increase in December and aligns with broader industry trends of rising fuel surcharges

## Why it matters

Affects 5 airline programs (ANA, Air France-KLM, British Airways...).

## Sources cited

- [The Points Guy](https://thepointsguy.com/news/british-airways-award-ticket-fee-hike) — Yikes: British Airways is hiking fees on award tickets next week

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