If you fly around the UK often, chances are you’ve come across Loganair, a regional airline with a strong network across Scotland and the wider UK, covering routes that larger carriers often overlook. What many people don’t realise is that those short regional flights can also earn you Avios.
Loganair’s loyalty programme is different from British Airways’, but once you link the two, those short hops start to feed into a much wider network of reward flights.
In this article, we break down how to earn Loganair Avios and move them into British Airways Club so you can turn everyday domestic trips into long-haul British Airways reward flights.
How to Earn Avios Through Loganair
Loganair Avios works a little differently from how points work on most major airlines. Instead of being tied to distance or ticket price, your Avios are based on the fare you choose.
- Fly (basic) gets you 410 Avios each way
- Fly Flex gets you 650 Avios each way
- Fly Flex+ earns 1,300 Avios each way
This is a fixed earning structure per flight. A short hop earns the same as a longer one, as long as the fare type is the same. Avios are credited only after the flight has completed, not at the time of booking.
How to Link to Other Avios Programmes
Loganair Loyalty can be linked with:
Once your accounts are linked, you’re free to move Avios between them as needed. The process is simpler now than it used to be, and there’s no need to route everything through a single programme, even though British Airways Club remains the most common base for most travellers.
Transfers are instant and free, and they move at a 1:1 rate, so you keep the full value of your points. Account details must match exactly across programmes, including your name, date of birth, and email address; otherwise, the link may fail.
Once the connection is set up, it stays in place for future transfers. This makes it easier to combine Avios earned across different airlines. It also means Loganair Avios do not have to stay limited to regional routes.
How to Earn Avios Outside Loganair
Loganair itself has limited partners, but Avios and British Airways provide a much broader ecosystem. Avios can be earned through:
You can also convert points such as Nectar in the UK into Avios. These can then be moved into your Loganair account or into the British Airways Club once your accounts are linked. Most travellers build the bulk of their Avios balance outside Loganair, so Loganair flights become a steady top-up rather than the main source.
Promotions and Bonuses
Loganair occasionally runs promotions that increase earnings. Examples include double Avios on selected routes or travel periods. Timing flights around these can quickly increase your balance, especially if you already fly regularly on Loganair routes.
Quick Strategy
This simple strategy works best if your goal is to build Avios quickly:
- Use Loganair flights for steady earnings
- Use BA, credit cards, or partners for faster accumulation
- Combine everything into one account once your balances grow
This avoids splitting Avios across multiple programmes and keeps things simple.
How to Transfer Avios to British Airways
Here’s how you can move Avios between Loganair and British Airways Club once your accounts are linked:
- Visit the Avios transfer page
- Click on the “Move Avios” tool on the Avios or BA website
- Link your accounts. If this is your first transfer:
- Enter your Loganair Loyalty login
- Enter your British Airways Club login
- Choose Loganair as the source and British Airways as the destination
- Enter the number of Avios you want to transfer
- Confirm the transfer
You can move Avios as often as needed, with large transfers allowed (up to 999,999 Avios per transfer). Once linked, future transfers are quick and require only standard verification.
Where Can You Fly With Loganair?
Loganair routes cover a wide range of destinations across the UK and nearby regions. Key destinations include:
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Aberdeen
- Inverness
- The Isle of Man
- Newcastle
- Southampton
- London Heathrow
- A few limited European destinations
Many Loganair routes connect remote Scottish communities and smaller airports that larger airlines do not serve. These can be used as part of a longer journey. A short domestic flight can also connect into a long-haul itinerary with Avios and British Airways.
Redeeming Avios On Loganair Flights
Standard one-way reward flights cost 6,500 Avios, regardless of distance or route length. This fixed pricing can work in your favour, especially on routes where cash fares are high. These short regional flights can often be the best way to spend Avios for domestic travel.
Each redemption includes:
- 15kg checked baggage
- 6kg hand baggage
A complimentary snack and drink are also included, and seat selection is available for an extra fee. Some subsidised routes are not eligible for redemption, including certain inter-island services. Changes to bookings cost between £30 and £50 per segment, and tickets are non-refundable.
Does It Make Sense to Earn Avios Through Loganair?
The short answer is yes, but only if you’re clear about what you’re getting out of it. Loganair Avios are earned mainly through flying, with fixed amounts tied to fare type.
The main advantage comes from linking accounts and using the wider Avios ecosystem.
Combining Loganair flights with Avios and British Airways gives you a much larger range of options. You can earn locally and spend globally by combining smaller regional flights with long-haul reward bookings, which is often the best way to spend Avios.
In simple terms, Loganair helps you earn Avios on flights you might already be taking, but you’ll get stronger value from where those points can take you next.
