Aug 16, 2026moderateearning cut
Avios earning cut on Japan Airlines-coded flights operated by other carriers; change made without notice
250% of miles flown (JL-coded business class on other oneworld carriers) → 125%
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British Airways Devaluations: The Complete Record
Every documented British Airways points devaluation — dated, sourced, and graded. Updated automatically.
British Airways has made 2 documented changes in the trailing 24 months, most recently Aug 16, 2026. Current risk grade: Elevated.
Cadence: 4 documented devaluations since 2015, averaging 45.2 months apart. (Improvements not counted.)
Questions
How many times has British Airways devalued?
4 documented devaluations on our documented record since 2015. Improvements are tracked separately and never netted in.
When did British Airways last devalue?
August 16, 2026 on our documented record: Avios earning cut on Japan Airlines-coded flights operated by other carriers; change made without notice.
What was British Airways's biggest devaluation?
Avios earning cut on Japan Airlines-coded flights operated by other carriers; change made without notice (August 16, 2026) — rated moderate on our documented record.
The complete record.
Dec 15, 2025moderateaward price increase
Avios prices rise 8–14% on BA and partner awards; cash surcharges also increase
25,000 Avios (LHR–JFK off-peak economy, one-way) → 27,500 Avios
May 30, 2019moderateaward price increase
Partner award chart devaluation
Apr 28, 2015moderateaward price increase / earning cut