Avios launches handy new tool to help you find British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus award seats faster

If you have ever been frustrated trying to redeem your Avios flying on British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus because you could only search for availability one day at a time, help has arrived.International Airlines Group (the parent company of these three airlines plus Vueling and Level) has added a calendar-based reward flight search to the Avios website that displays an entire month of award availability in a single view, covering flights operated by British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus to book via British Airways Club, Iberia Club and Aer Lingus AerClub programs.Best of all, it costs nothing to use. You just need a free Avios loyalty account.Here's how it works and what you need to know to maximize your Avios.Related: Different versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and Qatar AirwaysHow the new Avios calendar search worksSay you're looking for two seats to fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to London in May next year (an ideal month to visit the United Kingdom) on British Airways.Set your departure and arrival airports in the new Find Reward Flights tool, the number of travelers and the month you want to fly, as well as whether you ...