British Airways announces the latest release of Avios-Only flights to two of Europe’s summer holiday hotspots

11 February 2026 - British Airways has announced that the latest Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available as Reward Seats, will be flying from London City Airport to Madrid and Toulon Saint-Tropez, as the airline reaches its 50th Avios-Only service.

Available exclusively to members of The British Airways Club, seats will be available to book from tomorrow, 12 February 2026, with return prices starting at just £2 plus 21,500 Avios for Toulon, and £2 plus 28,000 Avios for Madrid, including 23kg checked baggage.

Customers can explore the Spanish capital and hub of art and culture over the late May bank holiday, making the most of their travels, or discover Toulon, a brand-new destination for British Airways this summer, and the closest airport to the glitz and glamour of Saint-Tropez. Flights depart and return to London City Airport, conveniently located in the heart of the capital.

Since launching Avios-Only flights in 2023, British Airways has operated 48 Avios-Only flights to 16 destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East, including Cape Town, Barbados, Sharm El Sheikh, Málaga and Marrakesh. With this latest news, British Airways will surpass 50 dedicated Avios-Only flights* with the return flight from Madrid to London marking the 50th milestone.

Colm Lacy, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We’re excited to release these latest Avios-Only flights, to two top leisure destinations for summer. These flights are always incredibly popular, and we’re delighted to give our loyal customers even more opportunities to enjoy the benefits of The British Airways Club.”

Adam Daniels, IAG Loyalty’s CEO, said: “While it's not been too long since our last Avios-Only flight, we are excited to be starting the year by announcing another two flights on London City Airport’s hottest new routes to Toulon and Madrid. With all seats onboard only available to book with Avios, the initiative shows the continued power of loyalty, and opens up greater redemption opportunities for customers during the peak summer months."

Customers with a British Airways American Express Credit Card also have the option to use their Companion Vouchers when booking seats on Avios-Only flights. These entitle Members to a second seat for no extra Avios, just the taxes and charges.

Alongside these dedicated Avios-Only flights, customers can book Reward Seats, purchased using Avios at static rates, on all British Airways routes.

On flights to and from Heathrow and Gatwick, British Airways guarantees a minimum of 12 and 14 Reward Seats on standard short and long-haul flights respectively. For services to and from London City, four reward seats are guaranteed, with two in business (Club Europe) and two in economy (Euro Traveller). Avios-Only flights mean that every seat is available to purchase using Avios. Members booking the Avios-Only flight can do so in any cabin as they normally would through ba.com.

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Notes to Editors:

*including subsidiaries BA Cityflyer and BA Euroflyer

Madrid Avios-Only

Euro Traveller - from £2 and 28,000 Avios return

Club Europe - From £30 and 49,000 Avios return

Toulon St-Tropez Avios-Only

Euro Traveller – from £2 and 21,500 Avios return

Club Europe – from £30 and 36,000 Avios return

About The British Airways Club

The British Airways Club is a free-to-join reward programme for anyone who loves travel. Its currency is Avios, which can be collected by flying with BA or its partner airlines, taking a holiday, making purchases with more than 2,000 retailers when shopping through British Airways at avios.com, or through everyday spending with a wide range of partners such as American Express, Nectar, Avis Budget Group and Marriott.

Members can also collect tier points every time they fly with British Airways or its oneworld® partners, which offer access to a range of exclusive benefits as they climb the tiers through Blue, Bronze, Silver and Gold. As of 1 April 2025, Members will also collect tier points on ancillary spend, co-brand credit card spend and contributions to sustainable aviation fuel. For more information, visit www.ba.com/theclub

About IAG Loyalty

IAG Loyalty is a pioneer in the loyalty industry with over 30 years of experience. It's home to British Airways Holidays and Avios - the loyalty currency of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar Airways, Finnair and Loganair. With a vision to create the world's most rewarding experiences, IAG Loyalty enables more than 69 million members worldwide to collect and redeem Avios through a diverse range of partners spanning retail, travel and financial services. Its parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 600+ aircraft carrying more than 122 million customers to 260 destinations across 91 countries each year. For more information, visit www.iagloyalty.com.