When it comes to British Airways Club tier points, not all routes are created equal. If you’re clever about it, you can earn double the tier points on some routes compared to others. We've asked our resident "Points Professor," Alisha Collins to demystify the mystery and give you the inside scoop on how you can ramp up your points to reach elite status faster.
Understanding Tier Points and Status Levels
Tier points are the loyalty currency that determines your status within the British Airways Club, previously known as the British Airways Club. Unlike British Airways Avios points, which you can spend on flights or upgrades, tier points work towards upgrading your membership level each year. Below is an overview of the four available tiers levels and their benefits:
Blue: This is the entry-level tier for all new members. It provides access to member-only deals and the ability to collect British Airways Avios and tier points.
Bronze: Members move to this level when they’ve accumulated 300 tier points in a membership year. Benefits include business class check-in, seat selection seven days before departure, and priority boarding.
Silver: Achieved at 600 tier points. Silver members enjoy lounge access, priority boarding, and free seat selection at the time of booking.
Gold: The top level, requiring 1,500 tier points. Gold status comes with additional perks such as first-class check-in and lounge access, increased baggage allowance, and first choice of seating.
Club Europe Routes Offering 160 Tier Points
Accumulating tier points is often about flying smarter, not just more often. Certain Club Europe routes provide double the usual tier points — 160 instead of the standard 80 for a round trip. This means that choosing the right destination for your next European getaway could accelerate your progress toward the next tier status or help maintain your status if you’re at the end of your membership year and short on points. This is one of the best ways to boost your points balance over a short period.
If you're looking for a quick boost to your tier points, consider targeting one of the following destinations for a weekend getaway — all of them provide 160 tier points on a return flight from London in Club Europe:
| Destination | Price |
| Agadir | £396 |
| Algiers | £359 |
| Antalya | £466 |
| Athens | £444 |
| Bodrum | £612 |
| Bucharest | £302 |
| Catania | £458 |
| Chania | £568 |
| Corfu | £446 |
| Dalaman | £452 |
| Fuerteventura | £426 |
| Funchal | £616 |
| Gran Canaria | £500 |
| Heraklion | £582 |
| Istanbul | £424 |
| Izmir | £600 |
| Kalamata | £544 |
| Kefalonia | £472 |
| Kos | £516 |
| Lanzarote | £430 |
| Larnaca | £548 |
| Malta | £534 |
| Marrakech | £384 |
| Mykonos | £530 |
| Paphos | £486 |
| Ponta Delgada | £628 |
| Preveza Lefkada | £522 |
| Reykjavik | £394 |
| Rhodes | £594 |
| Santorini | £534 |
| Sharm El Sheikh | £762 |
| Skiathos | £690 |
| Sofia | £312 |
| Tenerife | £500 |
| Thessaloniki | £452 |
| Tirana | £290 |
| Zakynthos | £422 |
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Note that during promotional periods, like the one running until 30th June 2025, booking through British Airways Holidays could double these points when you add five nights of hotel or car hire, potentially earning you up to 320 tier points on a single trip!
Want to see how many Tier Points you’ll earn on your next trip? Use our British Airways Tier Points Calculator below to quickly check your route and start planning your next status upgrade.
Final Thoughts
Your tier points reset at the end of each membership year, which is the anniversary of when you first joined the British Airways Club. This means all the hard-earned points you’ve accumulated over the past year can disappear if you don’t use them.
Many travellers reach a point in the year where they need to book flights just to keep their current status for the next year. Routes that offer 160 tier points for a return trip can make a major difference in this case.
It can also save costs in the long run. With 160 tier points per return trip, you effectively double your tier point earnings compared to the standard 80 tier point routes, reducing the number of trips needed to reach your goal. For example, if you want to achieve Silver status, which requires 600 tier points, you would need four return trips on 160 tier point routes versus eight return trips on 80 tier point routes. This not only saves time but is more cost-effective.
If your primary goal is to maximise the reward from a single holiday, it’s advisable to avoid the 80-tier point routes in favour of the 160 options. They offer a clear advantage and provide a quicker path to elite status. Ultimately, the choice of route should align with your travel goals and timelines.
How to Set Up and Benefit from Reward Flight Finder (RFF) Alerts
Our Reward Flight Finder (RFF) tool can help you set up alerts to track availability on high tier point routes. When you set up a RFF alert, you’re notified as soon as reward seats become available, giving you the best chance to secure them before they’re gone. Here are some tips to maximise your benefits with our Reward Flight Finder (RFF):
- Plan ahead by setting up alerts up to a year in advance for high-demand routes and busy travel periods to increase your chances of securing reward seats.
- Be flexible with your travel dates to reserve seats more easily and take advantage of alternative routes that offer similar tier point benefits.
- Set alerts for multiple routes to broaden your travel options and improve your chances of finding a route that fits your schedule and tier point goals.
- Regularly monitor your alerts and act quickly when you receive a notification — reward seats can disappear fast, so prompt action can be the deciding factor in securing your desired flight.
