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How do I get a Companion Voucher?


The Companion Voucher you hold will depend on the Card product you earned it with. See below for details of the benefits of each Companion Voucher type, as well as the latest updates that will allow you to get away, your way.

Please note that the below applies to Companion Vouchers earned after 1 September 2021.
For information relating to Companion Vouchers earned before 1 September 2021, please visit here.

British Airways American Express(r) Credit Card

Get a British Airways American Express Credit Card Companion Voucher when you spend £12,000 each membership year on the Card.
Companion Vouchers can be used when you redeem Avios for a British Airways Reward Flight in Euro Traveller or World Traveller (Economy) cabins. Reward Flights and Companion Voucher bookings are subject to availability and taxes, fees, carrier charges apply per person.
The British Airways American Express Credit Card Companion Voucher is valid for 12 months from issuance.

1. Ways you can redeem your Companion Voucher

Travel with a companion
The British Airways American Express Credit Card Companion Voucher entitles you to receive a second economy class seat for a companion travelling on the same flight as you for no additional Avios when you make a Reward Flight booking on a British Airways flight.

OR

Choose to fly solo You can use your Companion Voucher as a solo adult travelling on a Reward Flight booking in Euro Traveller or World Traveller (Economy) cabins and receive a 50% discount on the Avios price for the flight.




British Airways American Express(r) Premium Plus Card

Get a British Airways American Express Premium Plus Companion Voucher when you spend £10,000 each membership year on the Card. Companion Vouchers can be used when you redeem Avios for a British Airways Reward Flight in any cabin.
Reward Flights and Companion Voucher bookings are subject to availability and taxes, fees, carrier charges apply per person.
The British Airways American Express Premium Plus Companion Voucher is valid for 24 months from issuance.

1. Ways you can redeem your Companion Voucher

Travel with a companion
The British Airways American Express Premium Plus Companion Voucher entitles you to receive a second seat for a companion travelling on the same flight as you for no additional Avios when you make a Reward Flight booking on a British Airways flight.

OR

Choose to fly solo
You can use your Companion Voucher as a solo adult travelling on a Reward Flight booking in any cabin and receive a 50% discount on the Avios price for the flight.

2. Enhanced availability in Club World
Cardmembers who have earned a Premium Plus Companion Voucher can access tens of thousands of extra Reward seats in Club World (long haul Business Class) when booking a Reward Flight with their Companion Voucher. So whether you're choosing to treat yourself or take a lucky companion with you, you'll be travelling in style.

View the full Companion Voucher Term and Conditions here