Flying with LATAM 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 LATAM Flights
LATAM encompasses multiple airlines: LATAM Chile (LA), LATAM Colombia (4C), LATAM Ecuador (XL), LATAM Peru (LP), and LATAM Brasil Airlines (JJ). 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 (A, Q, O, G): 25% of miles flown
- Economy Low (K, L, M, N, S, V, X): 50% of miles flown
- Economy Flexible (Y, B, H): 100% of miles flown
- Premium Economy (P): 100% of miles flown
- Premium Economy Flexible (W): 110% of miles flown
- Business (J, C, D, I, Z): 125% of miles flown
Note: There is no minimum Avios you can earn on a flight.
Example Calculation
If you fly 2,000 miles in business class (J, C, D, I, Z), you will earn:
2,000 miles * 125% = 2,500 Avios
If you fly 2,000 miles in the lowest economy class (A, Q, O, G), 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
When flying with LATAM, 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. It’s a key detail to consider when planning your travels and maximizing your Avios collection.
Collecting Tier Points on LATAM Flights
As of May 1, 2020, British Airways Executive Club members do not collect Tier Points on LATAM flights. this is in line with the airline’s departure from the Oneworld alliance. This is an important consideration for those looking to maintain or upgrade their Executive Club status.
Summary
Whether you’re planning to buy a ticket or already have one, understanding the Avios you can earn on LATAM flights helps you make informed decisions. Check your ticket class and use the British Airways Flight Calculator to determine the exact earnings. Happy flying!
