Flying with China Southern (CZ) as a British Airways Executive Club member offers a great opportunity to earn Avios. This guide will help you understand exactly how many Avios you can collect, whether you are looking to buy a ticket or already have one.
Earning Avios on China Southern Flights
The amount of Avios you earn depends on the cabin class of your ticket and your fare type. Here’s how it breaks down:
Avios Earned as a Percentage of Miles Flown
- Economy Lowest (E, V, Z): 25% of miles flown
- Economy Low (K, U, A, L, Q): 40% of miles flown
- Economy Flexible (Y, B, H, P, M): 100% of miles flown
- Premium Economy Low (S): 75% of miles flown
- Premium Economy Flexible (W): 100% of miles flown
- Business Low (I): 100% of miles flown
- Business Flexible (J, C, D): 125% of miles flown
- First (F): 150% of miles flown
Note: There is no minimum Avios you can earn on a China Southern flight.
Example Calculation
If you fly 2,000 miles in first class (F), you will earn:
2,000 miles * 150% = 3,000 Avios
If you fly 2,000 miles in the lowest economy class (E, V, Z), you will earn:
2,000 miles * 25% = 500 Avios
To find out the distance of your flight, you can use the Great Circle Mapper tool. This tool allows you to enter your departure and destination airports to calculate the flight distance.
Important Note on Avios Tier Bonuses and Tier Points
When flying with China Southern, you will not receive an Avios tier bonus based on your British Airways Executive Club status. This means that Bronze, Silver, and Gold members will not receive anything extra on top of the mileage percentages quoted above.
Additionally, you will not collect Tier Points on China Southern flights, as it is not a member of the oneworld alliance. This is a key detail to consider when planning your travels and maximizing your Avios collection.
Summary
Whether you’re planning to buy a ticket or already have one, understanding the Avios you can earn on China Southern flights helps you make informed decisions. Check your ticket class and refer to the percentages above to determine the exact earnings. Happy flying!
