BA has quietly increased the number of miles required for partner awards. This time, the increases affect CX and JL, two of the best-value BA partners for award bookings. In particular, short-haul economy went from 6,000 to 7,500, while business class went from 12,500 to 16,000.
For Cathay Pacific award tickets:
- Zone 1 now costs 7,500 Avios in economy (up from 6,000) and 16,000 Avios in business (up from 12,500)
- Zone 2 now costs 10,000 Avios in economy (up from 9,000) and 25,000 Avios in business (up from 16,500)
- Zone 3 now costs 11,000 Avios in economy (unchanged) and 25,000 Avios in business (up from 22,000)
For Japan Airlines award tickets:
- Zone 1 now costs 7,500 Avios in economy (up from 6,000) and 12,500 Avios in business (unchanged)
- Zone 2 now costs 10,000 Avios in economy (up from 9,000) and 24,000 Avios in business (up from 16,500)
- Zone 3 now costs 11,000 Avios in economy (unchanged) and 24,000 Avios in business (up from 22,000)