How to share Avios: Smart ways to use your points

For Avios collectors like you and I, the excitement of the Avios Game really begins when a hard earned points balance transforms into a Business Class flight, a long-haul adventure holiday or a luxury escape that would otherwise cost considerably more if you booked it with cash. It’s the ultimate proof that you’re winning. But what about if you want to share Avios? Sometimes, as strange as it might sound, you might not want to use those Avios just for yourself. You may be planning a Business Class trip with your partner, looking to help a family member get away from it all, or trying to get everyone onto the same flight for a special family holiday. If that sounds like you, you’ll be happy to hear that your Avios don’t have to be used exclusively for your own travel – although I personally like to hoard mine! There are several ways to share Avios, and the benefits of your points with other people, even if they don’t collect themselves. The trick is knowing which one makes the most sense in each situation. Let’s take a look. Can you use Avios for someone else? The simple answer is yes. You can use your Avios to book a reward flight for another person, even if they aren’t travelling ...