From our on-board Paramount+ streaming service to new ways to spend Avios, new uniforms and the latest benefits for American Express® Cardholders, here’s what’s not to miss

Streaming in the sky 
This year, we welcome on board the popular Paramount+ streaming service. Long-haul customers will have access to the first three episodes of more than 25 exclusive and original shows. Get inspired to plan your next adventure – admire America’s most magnificent landmarks from above, including the Rocky Mountains of Montana, in Yellowstone. Or travel through time and space with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which filmed supernatural scenes in Canada, including its iconic waterfront location, Ontario Place. If you’re left wanting more, subscribe using the inflight Wi-Fi and watch as you please (T&Cs apply, subscription required, 18+).

How smart are we? Introducing our new uniform
For the first time in almost 20 years, we have a new uniform to take us stylishly into our next chapter. Designed by Savile Row fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng OBE, the new outfits will be worn by more than 30,000 of our colleagues from spring of this year. Boateng shadowed around 1,500 staff in their roles to create the unique collection, which has been tested over the last four years with secret trials in the air and on the ground. The new look features a tailored three-piece suit for men and dress, skirt and trouser options for women, as well as a modern jumpsuit – an airline first. There’s also a tunic and hijab option. All are made from a sustainable fabric and feature variations of the iconic British Airways Speedmarque.

Helping to make the world a better place
Living in the age of the conscious traveller means we’re always searching for different approaches to find simple yet effective ways to take care of our planet and people. You can now donate your Avios to a charity of choice through our BA Better World Community Fund. Through the Executive Club, we have pledged to match the value of Avios donations up to a total of £200,000¹ – doubling the impact you’re making. Your donation will help projects that deliver life-changing opportunities and aid local communities to become more sustainable.

Fly without limits
Start planning your next return trip across the Atlantic to the US and Caribbean in World Traveller (long-haul economy) from just £100 and 50,000 Avios. Booking cost-friendly flights for a fixed Avios amount and minimal cash using our Reward Flight Saver is the best way to save money on Reward Flights, so we’re increasing what’s on offer. We’re opening the door to 100 per cent of our network and taking bookings in World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and Club World (business) cabins. For the ultimate experience, take off to long-haul destinations from London in Club World with prices starting at £350 and 160,000 Avios per person return.²

American Express® Cardholders can now benefit from our sister airlines
You can now use your American Express® Companion Vouchers to book Aer Lingus and Iberia’s extensive routes to sought-after holiday destinations such as Barbados and New York. You can redeem Credit Card Companion Vouchers in economy cabins, and Premium Plus Card Companion Vouchers can be spent across all cabins. On top of the greater availability of routes and seat selection with our sister airlines, you can use American Express® Companion Vouchers on Reward Flights with them. You can book one journey for 50 per cent of the Avios required or take a second traveller with you.³

Indulge in guilt-free goodies with Avios
You can now use Avios to treat yourself or loved ones at the Speedbird Café and High Life Shop. Gift luxury fragrances, beauty products, gadgets, jewellery and food and drink without spending a penny. Some of our High Life Shop favourites for the winter season? The exclusive dangerous-red MAC lipsticks and popular unisex Acqua Di Parma Vaniglia EDP (with notes of vanilla, bergamot and sambac). And, for a tempting treat while travelling on our short-haul flights, Speedbird Café offers a selection of boozy delights, Tom Kerridge sandwiches and irresistible snacks, all of which are made from the finest quality produce that’s been locally and ethically sourced.

Terms & Conditions
1. Avios match funding applies to Avios donations only. Avios donation matching is in addition to the funding already pledged by British Airways through the Community Fund. Pledges will be matched pound for pound between 14 November 2022 and 31 March 2023 or until the total match funding amount of £200,000 is reached. Donations can be made in increments of 125 Avios, minimum donation 125 Avios, maximum donation 30,000 Avios per British Airways Executive Club (BAEC) Members per calendar month. Donation must be made by a BAEC Member, aged 18+ with a Crowdfunder account. Full donation terms and conditions can be found here. The promoters are: Avios Group (AGL) Limited, Waterside (Hea3), PO BOX 365, Harmondsworth, United Kingdom, UB7 0GB Company registration 02260073 and British Airways Plc (BA), Waterside, PO Box 365, Harmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0GB. Registered No. 1777777 England.
2. Reward Flight Savers are British Airways’ best value reward flights. Reward Flight Saver offers customers great value flights with a low flat fee, to cover taxes, fees and carrier charges with a fixed Avios amount. To be eligible for Reward Flight Saver, you need to have collected at least one Avios in the past 12 months. To find out more about Reward Flight Saver, click here. Reward flights are subject to availability. The prices referenced are for a Reward Flight saver fare and based on an off-peak, return fare for 1 passenger travelling in World Traveller (Economy), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) or Club World (Business) from London. All prices and Avios amounts quoted are correct as of December 2022.
3. Taxes, fees and charges apply. Read more here.

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