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Published: 24 October 2026
British Airways Club Changes for 2027: Status Thresholds, Tier Points and Avios Earning on Holidays
British Airways has announced another round of changes to its loyalty programme, with higher Tier Point thresholds for Silver and Gold status and reductions in extra Tier Points awarded on premium long-haul flights.
The changes take effect from April 2027, although the date you book your flights will determine whether the new extra Tier Point rates apply.
There is some better news for most members booking British Airways Holidays, with a simpler system for earning Avios being introduced from November 2026.
Following the recent announcements about new cabins on the Airbus A380 and upcoming lounge refurbishments, these latest changes focus on the British Airways Club loyalty programme itself.
We have already updated our detailed guides in the BA Club Hub, but in this article we’ll explain the three main changes, who will be affected and what they could mean for earning or retaining British Airways status in 2027/28.
Headlines
- Increased Tier Point thresholds for achieving Silver & Gold status in the British Airways Club
- Reduced Extra Tier Point earning on premium long-haul British Airways Flights
- Simplified Avios earning on British Airways Holidays
New Tier Point Thresholds for Earning Status
Changes
From the start of the next membership year on 1 April 2027, BA is increasing the number of Tier Points required to achieve or retain status in the British Airways Club.
To achieve or retain Silver status you will now need 8,000 Tier Points (up from 7,500) and Gold now requires 21,000 Tier Points (previously 20,000). Silver status can still be achieved by taking 50 flight segments which is unchanged from the current level.
Gold Guest List members will require an extra 5,000 Tier Points to earn or retain their status.
| Status level | Current | Effective 1 April 2027 | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 3,500 or 25 flights | 3,500 or 25 flights | Unchanged |
| Silver | 7,500 or 50 flights | 7,800 or 50 flights | 6.7% increase in TPs |
| Gold | 20,000 | 21,000 | 5% increase |
| Gold Guest List | 65,000 (40,000 to retain) | 70,000 (50,000 to retain) | 8% (13%) increase |
| Premier | Considerable influence | Considerable influence | Unchanged |
Our Take
On their own, the increases in Silver and Gold thresholds are relatively modest. Silver members will need to earn an additional 500 Tier Points (+6.7%), while Gold members will need an extra 1,000 (+5%). Those members wanting Gold Guest List status will require 8% more points to initially earn the tier or 13% more to retain it.
As the British Airways Club now awards most Tier Points based on spending, members might expect their earnings to increase over time as airfares rise. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone will find the higher thresholds easier to achieve.
For members who regularly finish the year comfortably above the qualifying level, the changes may make little practical difference. But those who only just qualify for Silver or Gold could find that an additional trip or more spending is needed to retain their status.
The more significant issue is that these threshold increases are being introduced alongside reductions in Extra Tier Points on premium long-haul flights, creating a double impact for some members.
Read our updated guide to earning Status and Tier Points here
Extra Tier Points on Flights
Changes
British Airways has a complicated way of awarding Tier Points for flying, with Tier Points awarded based on the cost of the flight and extra Tier Points given depending on the type of ticket purchased.
BA has reduced the number of extra Tier Points awarded in Premium Cabins on Long-Haul flights only. Economy and short-haul flights are not impacted.
These changes apply to flights departing 1 April 2027 for bookings made on or after 25 November 2026. The old rates will still apply to travel from April 2027 as long as the booking was made prior to 25 November 2026.
Current & Future Extra Tier Point Earnings
Extra Tier Points are awarded per flight segment flown on BA Marketed flights (ie those with a BA flight number). Changes are shown in red on the second table below.
| Current Extra Tier Point Earning | * Non-Flex | Semi-Flex | Flex | Fully-Flex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Traveller (Long Haul Economy) | 150 | 250 | 350 | 450 |
| World Traveller Plus (Long Haul Premium Economy) | 275 | 375 | 475 | 575 |
| Club World (Long Haul Business) | 500 | 700 | 900 | 1,100 |
| First Class (Long Haul First) | 650 | 850 | 1,050 | 1,250 |
| Extra Tier Point Earning Effective 1 April 2027 | * Non-Flex | Semi-Flex | Flex | Fully-Flex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Traveller (Long Haul Economy) | 150 | 250 | 350 | 450 |
| World Traveller Plus (Long Haul Premium Economy) | 175 | 375 | 475 | 575 |
| Club World (Long Haul Business) | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 |
| First Class (Long Haul First) | 300 | 500 | 700 | 900 |
* Non-Flex is not a BA term but our way of grouping fares named Standard, Plus, Premium Economy, Business and First. Other fares are labelled Basic, Semi-Flex, Flex and Fully-Flex
No extra tier points are awarded for Basic Economy fares
Important booking deadline: 24 November 2026
- Book an eligible flight before 25 November 2026 and the existing extra Tier Point rates will continue to apply, even if you fly after 1 April 2027.
- Flights booked from 25 November 2026 and departing from 1 April 2027 will earn the reduced rates in affected cabins.
Earning on American Airlines and Iberia Marketed flightsÂ
In addition, the number of extra Tier Points awarded in Premium Cabins on Long-Haul flights only on Iberia and American Airlines marketed flights (ie those with an AA or IB flight number on the ticket) have also been reduced. Again, this only applies to bookings from 25 November 2026.
| Cabin | Current | Effective 1 April 2027 | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 150 | 150 | Unchanged |
| Premium Economy | 275 | 175 | Reduction of 36% |
| Business | 500 | 200 | Reduction of 60% |
| First | 650 | 300 | Reduction of 54% |
Our Take
When BA introduced its revenue-based Tier Point system in April 2025, it faced considerable criticism from members who felt the changes made status much harder to achieve. The introduction of extra Tier Points on flights helped address some of those concerns, particularly for passengers travelling on cheaper fares.
The latest changes leave short-haul flights and long-haul economy untouched, but they significantly reduce the additional Tier Points earned in premium long-haul cabins.
The impact will depend on how much you pay for your ticket. Someone spending £15,000 on a First Class return will see a relatively small percentage reduction in their overall Tier Points because most of their earnings come from the ticket price.
However, travellers buying discounted Premium Economy and Business Class tickets will feel the changes much more sharply.
For example, a Business Class return earning 2,000 Tier Points from eligible spending would currently earn another 1,000 extra Tier Points. Under the new rates, that bonus falls to just 400, reducing total earnings from 3,000 to 2,400. That is a 20% reduction before considering the increased thresholds for Silver and Gold status.
Combined, these changes could make it substantially harder for some members to earn or retain status in the 2027/28 membership year.
If you are planning premium long-haul travel from April 2027 onwards, it’s worth checking whether booking before 25 November 2026 would allow you to retain the existing extra Tier Point rates.
Read our updated guide to earning Status and Tier Points here.
Avios & Tier Point Earning on BA Holidays
Changes
Effective from all bookings made from 24 November 2026, British Airways will award 6 Avios per £ spent on the total holiday booking, split equally between all travellers on the booking.
Example: £3,000 BA Holidays booking for two
- Total booking: 18,000 Avios (£3,000 x 6)
- Traveller 1: 9,000 Avios (50%)
- Traveller 2: 9,000 Avios (50%)
This replaces the previous system where Avios were earned individually on the flight element and with the lead booker only receiving 1 Avios per £ spent on the holiday.
Tier Point earning on British Airways Holidays has changed slightly to give better clarity on the number of Tier Points earned on the booking. Earnings are still 1 Tier Point per £ spent on the holiday (split equally among all travellers) but from 1 April, extra tier points will be awarded as follows:
- Euro Traveller (Short Haul Economy): 75 Tier Points per segment flown
- Club Europe (Short Haul Business): 175 Tier Points
- World Traveller (Long Haul Economy): 150 Tier Points
- World Traveller Plus (Long Haul Premium Economy): 175 Tier Points
- Club World (Long Haul Business): 200 Tier Points
- First Class (Long Haul First): 300 Tier Points
Our Take:
We welcome this change, particularly because it makes calculating Avios earnings on a British Airways Holiday much more straightforward. Previously, working out how many Avios you would receive required knowing the booking class of your flights, which wasn’t usually disclosed before purchasing the holiday.
The new system is considerably simpler. Multiply the total holiday price by six and divide the resulting Avios equally among the travellers. For example, a £3,000 holiday for two people will earn 18,000 Avios in total, with each traveller receiving 9,000 Avios.
There will be winners and losers compared with the previous system. Some Silver and Gold members booking relatively inexpensive holidays with premium flights may find that they earn fewer Avios, while other travellers could benefit substantially. However, we think the simplicity and transparency of the new approach are welcome improvements.
One important consideration is that Avios will be divided between the travellers rather than awarded entirely to the person paying for the holiday. We would therefore recommend ensuring that everyone eligible to earn Avios has joined the British Airways Club and that their membership numbers are included in the booking. For families, a British Airways Household Account can also be useful, allowing members to pool their Avios for future redemptions.
Overall, this looks like a positive change for many holidaymakers, even if the precise benefit will depend on the type of holiday they book and their existing BA Club status.
Read our updated guide to earning Avios and Tier Points on British Airways Holidays.
What should BA Club members do now?
The most immediate consideration is the 25 November 2026 booking deadline. If you’re planning premium long-haul travel from April 2027, booking before that date could preserve the existing extra Tier Point rates.
Members aiming for Silver or Gold should also review their likely Tier Point earnings against the higher thresholds, while anyone planning a BA Holidays booking should compare the old and new Avios earning arrangements before deciding when to book.
