Earn 85k Avios on British Airways, Aer Lingus & Iberia Cards

Updated: April 3, 2025, 12:08pm CDT

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New Welcome Bonus Offer for Avios-Earning Credit Cards
Comparing Chase’s Avios-Earning Cards
Final Thoughts

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Chase’s British Airways Visa Signature^® Card, Aer Lingus Visa Signature^® Card, and Iberia Visa Signature^® Card are now offering elevated welcome offers of 85,000 Avios after meeting minimum spend requirements.

Here’s what you need to know about the bonuses and features offered by each card.

New Welcome Bonus Offer for Avios-Earning Credit Cards

All 3 credit cards are currently offering the same welcome bonus of 85,000 Avios after spending $5,000 within the first 3 months from account opening. This means, at the bare minimum, you will have 90,000 Avios after fulfilling the minimum spending requirements. That’s 5,000 Avios for the spending and 85,000 from the welcome bonus offer.

We value Avios at 1.25 cents each, giving this welcome bonus a value of $1,125 based on that valuation — representing a solid 22.5% return on your initial spending.

There are many ways to redeem Avios for good value, whether you’re looking to travel with your entire family in economy or treat yourself to business-class tickets.

British Airways jets at Heathrow LHR — Image Credit: Daniel Ross

Some of our favorite redemption options include booking short-haul flights within the U.S. and Europe, flights from the U.S. to Europe for as low as 13,000 Avios, business class tickets to Spain for as low as 34,000 Avios, and flying one of the world’s best business class cabins, Qatar QSuites, for as low as 70,000 Avios.

In addition, you have the option to transfer Avios between British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus accounts, providing you with greater flexibility. Transfers happen at a 1:1 ratio and are instant.

Comparing Chase’s Avios-Earning Cards

Here are the 3 cards that have increased welcome offers and their respective benefits.

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	British Airways Visa Signature^® Card	Aer Lingus Visa Signature^® Card	Iberia Visa Signature^® Card
Rewards Rates	3x Avios on IAG partner flights (British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, Qatar, LEVEL) 2x Avios on hotel purchases 1x Avios on all other purchases
Airline Benefits	10% discount on British Airways flights starting in the U.S. Up to $600 in award flight statement credits	Priority boarding for you and any authorized users on Aer Lingus flights departing from and returning to the U.S. from Ireland	10% discount on round-trip Iberia flights
Annual Spend Bonus	Earn the Travel Together Ticket, allowing you to redeem Avios for 1 reward seat and bring a companion in the same cabin, even first class, and just pay the taxes and fees (requires $30,000 in card spend in a calendar year)	Airline companion ticket good for an economy ticket after you spend $30,000 on the card in a calendar year	$1,000 airfare discount voucher after you spend $30,000 on the card in a calendar year
Card Protections	Baggage delay insurance Lost luggage reimbursement Purchase protection Extended warranty protection

All of the cards feature the same welcome offer, and all Avios can be transferred 1:1 to any Avios partner, so when analyzing which card is best for you, consider which card offers the most beneficial perks.

For instance, if you can spend $30,000 on your card, the British Airways Visa card might be the best choice for you. This is thanks to the high value you can receive from the Travel Together Ticket, which effectively gives you a buy 1, get 1 free business class or first class award ticket.

Final Thoughts

Earning 90,000 Avios from 1 welcome offer in just a few months can be a great way to plan for upcoming travel later this year or into next year. Moreover, if you have a significant other you travel with often, consider having them apply for a similar card so you can earn even more. But, most importantly, you should be sure to have a plan to hit the welcome bonus requirement before you apply for a card.