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Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets
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A common and well known use of Avios miles is for short flights since the price depends on the distance traveled.

In fact, the majority of sweetspots with British Airways Executive Club Avios miles are on domestic flights in Australia or Japan where flights are very expensive.

However, there is another sweetspot in Oneworld’s multi-partner itineraries on long-haul routes, especially in business and first class.

Multi-partner itinerary with Avios

The usual pricing with Avios miles is per flight segment.

However, for multi-partner Oneworld itineraries, the total distance of the trip will be taken into consideration. So, it allows us to include several flights for a lower cost, especially if we include short-haul flights in our route.

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Qantas

What is the cost in Avios for a Oneworld multipartner ticket?

There is a second fee schedule for Oneworld multi-partner reservations. This chart works when traveling on two or more Oneworld partners, excluding British Airways.

It is still possible to have flight segments with British Airways, but you will have to add two more partners to access these prices.

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Avios Multi-carrier reward chart

For example, the following fare schedule (economy class cost) applies if you book a flight from Montreal to Sydney

  • with American Airlines for the segment between Montreal and Dallas
  • with Qantas for the segment between Dallas and Tokyo
Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - YUL-SYD sur partenaires


The number of Avios miles required for a Oneworld multi-partner award ticket in premium economy will be 1.5X higher than the amounts above; for business class it will be 2X and first class will be 3X higher.

On British Airways flights, the fare difference between economy and business class is increased by 3X when it is only 2X when using partners!

We can see here that a flight between Montreal and London requires well over three times the Avios miles in business class compared to the cost of economy class.

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - YUL-LHR Y
Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - YUL-LHR J

So using the Oneworld Multi-Partner chart in business or first class is a great way to get the most value out of your Avios miles.

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Avios multipartner

Oneworld multi-partner pricing rules

The rules for using your Avios on Oneworld multi-partner award tickets are not very clear.

In theory, you should limit yourself to 8 flight segments and one overland segment; this leaves a lot of room to build a dream itinerary! In practice, the restriction on the number of flight segments seems very firm, but for land segments, it depends on the agent.

  • Two or more different Oneworld partners, excluding British Airways
  • Three different Oneworld partners and more if you want to include British Airways
  • Taxes and fees must be paid in cash
  • Oneworld multi-partner tickets can only be booked by phone
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Earning rate

  • 2xGroceries
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  • 2xEntertainment
  • 1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$650
2nd Year Value$397

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7
Airport lounge access$240

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days
Travel medical (55-64)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days
Travel medical (65+)Up to $1,000,000 / 3 days
Trip CancellationUp to $1,500
Trip InterruptionUp to $2,500
Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000
Lost BaggageUp to $1,000
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

Avios sweetspots in the Oneworld multi-partner grid

To get the most value from this chart, it is best to book long distance and in business or first class.

Also, it’s a great way to try out several airlines with Avios since these miles are easily accessible in Canada with multiple credit card transfer partners or with some card directly from RBC!

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For a limited time, the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card offers a welcome bonus of up to 70,000 Avion points, worth up to $1,500 in travel.

  • 35,000 points upon approval of your application
  • 20,000 points when you charge $5,000 in purchases to your account within the first six months
  • 15,000 points on the first anniversary of your account

You can redeem your Avion points for flights with more than 500 airlines, with no blackout periods or seat restrictions, or transfer them to partner programs such as American Airlines AAdvantage, The British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and WestJet Rewards.

The card earns you 1.25 points per dollar on eligible travel purchases and 1 point per dollar on all your other eligible purchases. It also includes extensive insurance coverage: emergency medical, trip cancellation and interruption, collision coverage for rental vehicles, and mobile devices.

The annual fee is $120.

Annual fee

Primary card$120
Additional card$50

Annual income required

Individual$60,000
Household$100,000

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 1.25xTravel
  • 1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,369
2nd Year Value$271

Transfer partners

  • American Airlines AAdvantageAirline
  • British Airways ClubAirline
  • Cathay Asia MilesAirline
  • WestJet RewardsAirline

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Included
Travel medical (55-64)Included
Travel medical (65+)Included
Trip CancellationUp to $1,500
Trip InterruptionUp to $5,000
Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $2,500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Mobile DeviceUp to $1,500 / 1 years
Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

Oceania and Asia at a good price

There are plenty of Oneworld partners to go to Australia and Asia.

Indeed, the following companies have a very interesting network from their hub.

  • American Airlines
  • American Eagle
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Finnair
  • Japan Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Qantas
  • Qatar Airways
Australia as a Family: Melbourne - Ayers Rock - Darwin - S-- Australie---

Travelling to Australia and Japan with Avios

By using Avios on the Oneworld multi-partner grid, it would be possible to make a trip to Japan and Australia on the same ticket!

  • in economy class for 120 000 Avios
  • in business class for 240 000 Avios

What is interesting in this example is the addition of the short-haul segments between NRT-KIX and SYD-MEL to the long-haul flights to get there.

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Asie et Océanie Avios
ROUTECOMPANY
Segment # 1Montreal-DallasAmerican Airlines
Segment # 2Dallas-TokyoJapan Airlines
Segment # 3Tokyo-OsakaJapan Airlines
Segment # 4Osaka-SydneyQantas
Segment # 5Sydney-MelbourneQantas
Segment # 6Melbourne-Los AngelesQantas
Segment # 7Los Angeles-ChicagoAmerican Airlines
Segment # 8Chicago-MontrealAmerican Airlines
Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - JAL

Optimizing internal flights in Australia and Japan with the Oneworld multi-partner grid

Internal flights in Japan and Australia are expensive. Indeed, Avios miles are often optimized when leaning towards this avenue.

If you want to travel to both countries, it can be interesting to build a multi-partner Oneworld itinerary.

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Optimisation multicarrier Japon et Australie
ROUTECOMPANY
Segment # 1Tokyo-FukuokaJapan Airlines
Segment # 2Fukuoka-OkinawaJapan Airlines
Segment # 3Okinawa-OsakaJapan Airlines
Segment # 4Osaka-SydneyQantas
Segment # 5Sydney-CairnsQantas
Segment # 6Cairns-Alice SpringQantas
Segment # 7Alice Spring-MelbourneQantas

Since you must limit yourself to a maximum of 8 flight segments, it can be smart to book multiple short-haul flights with Avios on the Oneworld multi-partner grid.

Then use Aeroplan points, for example, on another ticket to get to Japan and back from Australia!

  • 70,000 Avios for internal flights in Japan and Australia + flight between the two countries
  • 93,300 Aeroplan points for international flights to and from Montreal

All flights to Japan and Australia would have totaled approximately 78,000 Avios if booked on the standard fare schedule compared to 70,000 Avios on the same ticket with the Oneworld multi-partner fare schedule.

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - YUL-NRT AC
Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - MEL-YUL AC

When we search for prices on Google Flights for the domestic Japan portion of the flight only, we can see that they are upwards of $900.

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Vols internes Japon

For comparison purposes:

If you use your Membership Rewards points for an account credit, you will need 90,000 American Express Membership Rewards points to apply to your domestic flights within Japan only.

If you use your Membership Rewards points to transfer to Avios for a Oneworld multi-partner flight, you’ll need 70,000 American Express Membership Rewards points to get domestic flights in Japan, domestic flights in Australia and a flight between the two countries.

Travel to Europe, Africa and the Middle East with Avios

Then, you can also discover several very different destinations on the same ticket in Europe, the Middle East and Africa with the Oneworld multi-partner grid!

  • in economy class for 100,000 Avios
  • in business class for 200,000 Avios
Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Europe, MO, Afrique Avios 2
ROUTECOMPANY
Segment # 1Montreal-CasablancaRoyal Air Maroc
Segment # 2Casablanca-MadridIberia
Segment # 3Madrid-CopenhagenIberia
Segment # 4Copenhagen-AmmanRoyal Jordanian
Segment # 5Amman-DohaQatar Airways
Segment # 6Doha-NairobiQatar Airways
Segment # 7Nairobi-LondonBritish Airways
Segment # 8London-MontrealBritish Airways

Considering that round-trip economy flights between Montreal and Nairobi run between $1,500 and $2,000, it’s worth transferring 200,000 American Express Membership Rewards points in Avios instead of using these points as an account credit (200,000 Membership Rewards points = $2,000 cash back).

This way, not only will you be in business class, but you have the opportunity to visit several other places for the same price!

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - YUL-NBO Y
Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Sahara

Oneworld multipartner world tours with Avios

The distances mentioned in the Oneworld multi-partner price list are large enough to allow us to make « round the world » type itineraries!

The following itinerary (19,258 miles) allows us to fly on the wings of four different companies and visit four cities for the cost of:

  • 100,000 Avios in economy class
  • 200,000 Avios in business class
Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Tour du monde en J 200 000 Avios
ROUTECOMPANY
Segment # 1Montreal-ChicagoAmerican Eagle
Segment # 2Chicago-TokyoJapan Airlines
Segment # 3Tokyo-Hong KongCathay Pacific
Segment # 4Hong Kong-DohaCathay Pacific
Segment # 5Doha-MontrealQatar Airways

Then, here is another example with a segment by land. Since the total distance is 19,873 miles, the price in Avios is identical to the previous illustration.

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - Tour de l'Asie en J 200 000 Avios avec segment terrestre
ROUTECOMPANY
Segment # 1Montreal-DallasAmerican Airlines
Segment # 2Dallas-TokyoJapan Airlines
Segment # 3Tokyo-Hong KongJapan Airlines

Land segment

Segment # 4Sydney-DallasQantas
Segment # 5Dallas-MontrealQantas

This kind of Oneworld multi-partner itinerary is perfect for visiting Japan before going to Southeast Asia.

Then, you can use the numerous low-cost airlines to discover the region at your own pace (Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, etc.) before you go to Australia.

Once in Kangaroo Country, you can drive along the beautiful landscape of the east coast from Cairns to Sydney to catch your flight back to Montreal!

Avios: Oneworld multi-partner award tickets - IMG_1613
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Earning the full bonus means $9,000 in net purchases spread across 12 monthly billing periods. This offer rewards steady monthly spending rather than one large purchase.

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The 2X rate covers gas stations such as Esso, Shell and Petro-Canada, along with public transit and ride sharing.

With the American Express Cobalt® Card, you earn between 1 and 5 points per dollar:

Category Points per dollar
Grocery (Metro, IGA, Sobeys, Super C, etc.) 5
Home food delivery 5
Restaurants and bars 5
Convenience stores 5
Streaming services 3
Service station 2
Transport 2
Travel 1
Other 1

That works out to a 1 to 5% return on those purchases. For example, if you spend $1,000 per month across groceries, restaurants and food delivery, you earn $50 back per month, or $600 per year from that category alone. Transfer the points to a program such as Aeroplan instead and the return can be higher.

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Travel insurance

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Theft and damage coverage is included for a rental car with an MSRP, for its model year, of up to $85,000 excluding all taxes, for rentals of up to 48 days. To use it, decline the Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) or any similar option from the rental company and charge the full rental to your card. There is no cost for this coverage, and it replaces the daily insurance the rental company charges, usually $16 to $23 per day.

Mobile device insurance

Your device is covered for up to $1,000 per occurrence when it is charged to the card, for up to two years from the date of purchase. The payout is based on the depreciated value of the device, which falls by 2% of the purchase price for every completed month, less a 10% deductible. Theft and accidental damage coverage starts on the 91st day after purchase, because the first 90 days are covered by purchase protection.

Purchase protection and extended warranty

Eligible items charged to your card are insured against accidental physical damage or theft for 90 days from the purchase date, up to $1,000 per occurrence for all items combined. The card also extends the original manufacturer’s warranty by up to one additional year on eligible items, with indemnification limited to $10,000 per insured item and $25,000 per Cardmember per policy year for all items combined.

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Because the fee is billed monthly rather than in one annual charge, you can stop and restart the cost in step with how much you are actually using the card.

Annual fee

Primary card$191.88
Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xRestaurants
  • 5xGroceries
  • 5xConvenience
  • 3xStreaming
  • 2xTransit
  • 2xGas & EV
  • 1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,828
2nd Year Value$799

Transfer partners

  • AeroplanAirline
  • British Airways ClubAirline
  • Cathay Asia MilesAirline
  • Etihad GuestAirline
  • Flying BlueAirline
  • Hilton HonorsHotel
  • Marriott BonvoyHotel

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days
Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days
Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $250,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionUp to $1,000 / 90 days
Extended Warranty+1 years
Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 2 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

How do I make a multi-partner reservation with Avios?

You’ll need to be patient as you search for availability on each of the flight segments in your Oneworld multi-partner itinerary, one by one.

Using the previous example, it will be frustrating to find seats on all flights, on the dates you want and in the fare class you want, and then hit a wall at the last segment.

In the event that you can’t find a seat on a flight, you can always check on partner programs. In fact, if a Cathay Pacific flight appears available on Asia Miles, you will be able to book it with your Avios even if it does not appear on British Airways Executive Club.

For each segment, make sure you have the following information

  • origin and destination
  • airline company
  • flight number
  • date

Once you have your detailed itinerary at hand, simply call to make a reservation!

Conclusion

The Oneworld multi-partner grid is an excellent tool to master to optimize Avios miles.

Aeroplan, Asia Miles, Avios… which is the best program (or mix of programs) to book your dream trip? There is no single answer unfortunately; get out your calculator and do some simulations!

In short, the possibilities are endless. Sky is the limit. Do you have any questions? Come and ask them in this Facebook community topic.

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The Platinum Card® is the best premium card in Canada for travellers.

With this welcome offer, you can earn up to 100,000 Membership Rewards® points:

  • 70,000 points after charging $10,000 to your Card in your first 3 months of Cardmembership
  • 30,000 points when you make a purchase between the 15th and 17th month after your Cardmembership begins

With this Card, you get:

  • 2 points per $1 on eligible dining and delivery purchases in Canada
  • 2 points per dollar on eligible travel purchases charged to the Card
  • 1 point per $1 on all other purchases charged to the Card

You can use your Membership Rewards® points in many ways:

  • Transfer points to airline partners: Aeroplan, Avios (British Airways / Qatar Airways), Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles, etc.
  • Transfer points to hotel partners, including Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy
  • Redeem points for statement credits to offset any travel purchase charged to your Card (1,000 points = $10)
  • Redeem points for statement credits towards other purchases (1,000 points = $10)
  • And more!

For example, with this welcome offer, if you decide to transfer your Membership Rewards® points to a partner loyalty program, you could earn up to:

  • 100,000 Aeroplan points
  • 100,000 Avios
  • 100,000 Flying Blue Miles
  • 120,000 Marriott Bonvoy points

With this card, you also have advantages for your travels:

  • $200 Annual Travel Credit
  • An annual meal credit of $200
  • A $100 statement credit for NEXUS membership
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  • Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status
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Last but not least, The Platinum Card® offers a wide range of insurance coverage: rental car theft and damage, $500,000 travel accident, emergency medical expenses (out-of-province or out-of-country), lost or stolen baggage, flight delays and misdirected baggage, hotel or motel burglary, Purchase Protection, Purchase Security.

Like all American Express Canada Cards, there is no minimum income requirement.

Annual fee

Primary card$799
Additional card$250

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 2xTravel
  • 2xRestaurants
  • 1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,482
2nd Year Value$470

Transfer partners

  • AeroplanAirline
  • British Airways ClubAirline
  • Cathay Asia MilesAirline
  • Etihad GuestAirline
  • Flying BlueAirline
  • Hilton HonorsHotel
  • Marriott BonvoyHotel

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7
Airport lounge access$400
Travel creditsIncluded

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days
Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days
Trip CancellationUp to $2,500
Trip InterruptionUp to $2,500
Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000
Lost BaggageUp to $1,000
Flight DelayUp to $1,000
Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

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