British Airways Opens Avios-Only Flights From London to Majorca and Crete
BA will run special August 2027 flights from Heathrow to Palma and Heraklion where every seat can be booked with Avios plus a small cash payment.
British Airways has announced two special return services from London Heathrow for August 2027. One flight goes to Palma de Mallorca in Spain. The other goes to Heraklion in Crete, Greece.
These are called Avios-Only flights. Members of the airline's loyalty programme can use Avios points to book any seat on board. Seats still need a small cash payment on top of the points.
Both outbound flights leave on Saturday 14 August 2027. Both return flights leave on Saturday 21 August 2027. That gives travelers one week away in peak summer.
Travel and Tour World reported that bookings were due to open on 22 October. It also said checked baggage is included in the Palma fares.
What it means for travelers
Summer seats booked with points can be hard to find. These flights make every seat available to Avios members, so travelers with enough points may find it easier to plan a August trip. The cash part is small, but it is not zero.
What to watch next
Check the price for your cabin and route on the British Airways website before you book. The notes give full fares only for Palma, so confirm the Crete price and what is included with the airline.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Aviation A2Z – British Airways Adds New Flights to Majorca and Crete from 28,000 Avios Plus £5 ↗
- Travel and Tour World – British Airways Announces Avios-Only Flights to Spain’s Majorca and Greece’s Crete for August 2027 ↗
Quick questions
What happened?
BA will run special August 2027 flights from Heathrow to Palma and Heraklion where every seat can be booked with Avios plus a small cash payment.
How does this affect trips to United Kingdom?
Summer seats booked with points can be hard to find. These flights make every seat available to Avios members, so travelers with enough points may find it easier to plan a August trip. The cash part is small, but it is not zero.
What should I do now?
Check the price for your cabin and route on the British Airways website before you book. The notes give full fares only for Palma, so confirm the Crete price and what is included with the airline.
Which outlets reported this?
This brief is based on reporting from Aviation A2Z and Travel and Tour World. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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