Slipstream

British Airways with points & miles

Book British Airways awards through Avios. Here's what it costs, how good the cabins are, and the smartest way to redeem from the UK.

Programme
Avios
Alliance
oneworld
Main hub
London (LHR)
Flagship
Airbus A350

Cabin quality

economy
6/10
premium
7/10
business
8/10
first
9/10

Sample business class from London

Estimate, not live availability

Our own estimate from flight distance — not published award charts or live seats. Taxes also reflect our estimate of each airline's surcharge level. Check seats with the airline before transferring points — transfers are final.

RouteMilesAmex ptsTaxes
London → New York50,500Estimate: Estimate, not live availability50,500£350
London → Singapore94,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability94,000£645

Miles are Slipstream's distance-based estimates — confirm live award space before transferring. Amex points at Amex UK's 1:1 ratio via British Airways Club (instant; checked 27 Sept 2026).