BA Amex Companion Vouchers Now Redeemable on Aer Lingus and Iberia Reward Flights

From 7th December, British Airways American Express® cardholders can use their companion voucher to book award flights on Aer Lingus and Iberia.

With the addition of these two airlines, cardholders who purchase American Express Companion vouchers from British Airways in 2021 and beyond will be able to access more destinations, routes and seat capacity across the airline’s global network. You have choices and opportunities. to save travel.

British Airways American Express® Credit Card Companion Vouchers can be redeemed in Economy cabins and British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card Companion Vouchers can be redeemed in all cabins. These conditions also apply to redemptions on Aer Lingus and Iberia flights.

Companion vouchers are awarded to travelers who are holders of a British Airways American Express Credit Card or British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card and meet the required spend within the year of their card membership.

These can be redeemed on Avios reward flights and the cardholder can book a trip with 50% of the required Avios or take a second traveler on the trip – on the same flight and in the same cabin – additional without Avios and taxes. , Fees and charges are per person.

Ian Romanis, Director of Retail and Customer Relationship Management, British Airways, said: “As we continue to improve our Companion Voucher proposition, we are thrilled to bring two of our sister airlines on board. Not only will this give Members more choice for the destinations we fly to, but it’ll open up new routes on which they can use their Companion Voucher, such as Manchester to New York or Barbados with Aer Lingus, and flights to Lima via Madrid with Iberia.”

Caroline Bouvet, Vice President at American Express, said: “The Companion Voucher remains a highly-valued benefit, unique to our two British Airways American Express Cards. This year – with travel very much back on people’s agendas – we’ve been working closely with British Airways to make it even more valuable, whether that’s through adding solo travel benefits or expanding its use across airlines, offering more destinations, routes, and seats.”