British Airways Launches Avios Only Flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife

British Airways has today announced the launch of Avios-Only flights to Reykjavik and Tenerife for the October half-term.  Avios-Only flights from London Heathrow depart for Tenerife and Reykjavik on October 24th and 25, 2026, respectively.

Reykjavík, Iceland – Courtesy British Airways

On Wednesday (June 3, 2026), British Airways announced the release of the latest release of Avios-Only flights, giving members of The British Airways Club the chance to choose between autumn sunshine in Tenerife or a cool Icelandic escape to Reykjavík over the October half-term break.  The seats, available exclusively to British Airways Club members, are now available for booking with Euro Traveller seats available for just £5 plus 33,500 Avios return, or £40 plus 60,000 Avios return in Club Europe, including checked luggage. 

In Wednesday’s announcement, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, Colm Lacy, said,

“We’re delighted to announce our latest Avios-Only flights, giving our customers even more choice over the October half-term.  Whether looking for warm autumn sunshine in Tenerife or an unforgettable Icelandic adventure in Reykjavík, these dedicated services offer more opportunities for our loyal customers to make the most of their Avios.” 

Also commenting on the latest Avios-Only offer, IAG Loyalty’s CEO, Adam Daniels, added,

“Avios-Only flights continue to be hugely popular with members, opening more reward availability on key leisure routes at times when customers really want to travel.  With every seat available to book using Avios, these flights are a great example of how we’re continuing to give members more ways to redeem their Avios for memorable trips and experiences.” 

The dedicated Avios-Only flights will depart from London Heathrow for Tenerife in the Canary Islands on October 24th, returning on October 31, 2026.  Members can choose to fly from London Heathrow to Reykjavík, departing October 25th, and returning on November 1, 2026.

Launched in 2023, Avios-Only flights are dedicated services on which every seat, in every cabin, is exclusively available to purchase with the airline’s reward currency, Avios, making it even easier for members to score Reward Seats on popular leisure routes during peak periods. Since then, British Airways has operated over 50 dedicated services to destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East. 

The British Airways Club is a free-to-join reward program.  Its currency is Avios, which can be collected by flying with BA or their partner airlines, taking a holiday, making purchases with more than 2,000 retailers when shopping through British Airways, on the Avios website, or through everyday spending with a wide range of partners such as American Express, Nectar, Avis Budget Group and Marriott.   

Source: British Airways