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Take off with us on a special journey to New York

Exclusively for British Airways American Express® Cardmembers

25 years of partnership. One exceptional journey.

Register your interest below to get the chance to book seats.

Tickets are limited and expected to be in high demand.

Booking instructions will be shared with Cardmembers who register their interest by 23:59 BST on 24 June 2026.

British Airways American Express 25th Anniversary Flight: Enjoy a premium experience with exceptional value

You’re invited to join our special anniversary celebration: a one-of-a-kind, Avios‑Only return flight to New York from 15-18 October 2026. Departing from London Heathrow to JFK International Airport, this experience is exclusively available to eligible British Airways American Express® Cardmembers.

A dedicated anniversary flight

Join our Cardmember-exclusive return flight to New York

A premium, celebratory journey

More than just a flight; a thoughtfully designed journey to delight at every step

Exceptional Avios value

Secure your seat at an exclusively reduced Avios rate, starting at 25k Avios (normally 55k Avios + £150*) for World Traveller seats. BLADE helicopter transfer included in First

Use your companion vouchers

Share the celebration with friends and family: use up to two Companion Vouchers

Choose your cabin

Select World Traveller, World Traveller Plus, Club World, or First, subject to availability

An exclusive evening above the NY Skyline

Enjoy a private Cardmember event in Manhattan, with sweeping views across the city

*Avios and fees based on an off-peak return Reward Flight ticket, correct as of June 2026
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How it works

Register 


  • First, make sure you're a British Airways American Express® Cardmember, and that your Card Account is linked to your British Airways Club account.


  • Register your interest above to receive booking instructions via email from American Express on 14 July 2026.

  • Make sure you have enough Avios balance in your British Airways Club account to get the seats you want.

  • Avios balances from other members of a Household account are not eligible towards this booking.

Book 


  • Booking will open on 15 July 2026.

  • Tickets are limited, and bookings will be first-come, first-served.

  • You can book up to four seats in any cabin, with the option to use up to two Companion Vouchers.

  • Only Avios from your personal British Airways Club Account can be used for this booking, so please ensure you have enough Avios in your personal account before booking. Household Account balances will not be considered for this flight.

  • If you have a household account for the British Airways Club, the people you’re booking for must also be a member of your household account.

  • Be sure to have passports handy as we'll need this information during booking.

Enjoy!


  • Once you're booked, look out for more details to be unveiled as your trip approaches.

  • Your Avios will be deducted immediately.

  • Companion Vouchers applied to the booking will be debited within 14 days of the booking date, so please ensure you do not use your Companion Voucher for another booking during this time.

  • We'll send you an email, process your booking and deduct your Avios within 14 days. 


  • Once you receive the booking confirmation email, you'll be able to select your seats and add baggage, as well as tell us about special meal or assistance requests in the Manage My Booking section of your account. 

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