IAG Loyalty gets into gear with new way to collect Avios on car insurance

• Until 27 November, customers can collect up to 10,000 Avios when taking out car insurance through Avios Insurance
• New launch takes Avios Insurance beyond travel insurance, giving customers another way to collect Avios on everyday spending

2 November 2026 – IAG Loyalty, the organisation behind global reward currency Avios, is getting into gear with the launch of a new way to collect Avios on everyday spending.

For the first time, members of The British Airways Club in the UK* can now collect Avios when taking out car insurance directly through Avios Insurance, with the new offering available from today.

To celebrate the launch - and until 27 November - customers can collect 20 Avios per £1 on policies, up to a maximum of 10,000 Avios. That is enough Avios for a one-way Economy Reward Flight to European cities including Amsterdam, Berlin and Paris with British Airways**. Following this, customers will continue to be able to collect 10 Avios per £1, up to a maximum of 5,000 Avios.

This announcement marks the expansion of Avios Insurance beyond just travel insurance, which was introduced earlier this year, and is part of a wider goal to offer members more ways to collect Avios through everyday spending.

Delivered in partnership with insurance technology provider Open, the new offering includes comprehensive car insurance cover as standard, including accidental damage, windscreen protection, personal belongings and European driving cover for up to 90 days. Customers can also add extras such as protected no claims discount, breakdown cover, and legal protection, with all policies able to be purchased and managed through one online portal at insurance.avios.com.

Jack Smith, IAG Loyalty's Chief Retail Officer, said: “Avios Insurance is all about finding new ways to reward customers for the everyday essentials they already spend money on. Car insurance is an essential purchase for millions of people across the UK, and now customers can protect their car while collecting Avios towards their next flight, holiday or experience. It’s another example of how we’re making everyday life more rewarding.”

Jason Wilby, Open’s Co-CEO, said: “Car insurance is the next step in our exciting partnership with IAG Loyalty. Avios Insurance car cover is designed around the Avios brand and its customers, and has gone from plan to launch in under two months. This is an example of how our AI-native platform enables us to bring new and innovative products and experiences to life in rapid time.”

Alongside car insurance, customers can also purchase travel insurance policies with Avios Insurance. Members can collect 10 Avios for every £1 spent on an Avios Insurance travel policy, up to a maximum of 1,000 Avios, when linking their British Airways Club account to their policy.

For more information about Avios Insurance and ways to collect Avios, visit insurance.avios.com

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Notes to Editors:

*excludes Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man

**based on one-way off peak Reward Flight with British Airways, excludes taxes

About Avios

Avios is the global loyalty currency of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar Airways, Finnair and Loganair. It enables millions of members worldwide to collect and redeem rewards across a broad ecosystem of travel, retail and financial services partners. More than 20 million Avios are collected and 16 million are redeemed every hour through partnerships with thousands of leading brands including Nectar, American Express, Uber, Cabify, Repsol and Royal Caribbean. From flights and hotel stays to groceries and daily commutes, Avios allows members to turn their everyday spending into meaningful rewards. For more information, visit www.avios.com.

About Open

Open Insurance is a global leader in AI-native embedded and digital-first insurance solutions. Founded in 2016 and certified as a B Corp since 2017, Open leverages advanced technology and partnerships to deliver seamless insurance experiences. Open partners with globally recognised brands across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, and specialises in building and integrating insurance offerings into their ecosystems. For further information on Open, visit www.beopen.com.

About Avios Insurance

Avios Insurance offers members of The British Airways Club the opportunity to collect Avios on essential insurance purchases, including car and travel insurance. Customers can compare insurance options, purchase and manage policies online, while collecting Avios to put towards flights, holidays and experiences.

Avios Insurance is a trading name of Open Insurance Services UK Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 988625). You can confirm this on the Financial Services Register at www.fca.org.uk/register. Open arranges and administers Avios Insurance policies and uses the Avios brands under licence from Avios Group (AGL) Limited.

Avios Insurance is promoted by Avios Group (AGL) Limited (company number: 02260073), an Appointed Representative of Open Insurance Services UK Limited for its insurance distribution activities.