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British Airways blames Reeves’s air travel tax for raising price of Avios flights
British Airways will raise Avios points and cash fees for reward flights due to above-inflation UK air passenger duty hikes, with typical increases around 9%, the airline said.
- British Airways confirmed a fare increase for its Avios loyalty scheme, citing Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent flight tax rise as a reason for the decision.
- The price of Reward Flights will increase from December 15, affecting both Avios points and cash elements of the fare.
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated that the air passenger duty increase was necessary as it had not kept pace with inflation in recent years.
- Existing bookings will not be affected by these changes in pricing for Reward Flights.
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British Airways makes major change impacting loyal customers before Christmas - The Mirror
A considerable change will come into effect this month for British Airways loyal customers, with an increase in Reward Flights that will affect both Avios and cash elements
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