VALUE YOUR 2-FOR-1

BA Companion Voucher calculator

Model the Avios saved for a solo or two-person reward booking, then check whether the saving justifies your cash charges.

Written by Rob GibbsBritish Airways Club member & Avios collectorLast reviewed August 2026

Illustration only. Confirm your voucher type, cabin eligibility, reward-seat availability and the final taxes, fees and carrier charges on ba.com. Use a cash fare you would genuinely have paid.

What the result means

The calculator compares the normal Avios for the same travellers with the reduced Avios after applying a current Companion Voucher. Its pence-per-Avios result uses the cash fare you would otherwise pay, less the reward booking fees.

A high headline cash fare is only relevant if you would genuinely have bought it. Compare the same route, dates, cabin, baggage and flexibility. You can also use the Avios value calculator as a broader benchmark.

Eligibility and booking checks

  • The voucher holder must travel and apply the voucher when booking.
  • Reward-seat availability is required; a voucher does not make every seat bookable.
  • Current vouchers can cover eligible British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus flights, subject to the voucher terms.
  • Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable for each person.
  • Confirm the cabin restriction, issue date and expiry shown in your account.

Frequently asked questions

On an eligible Reward Flight, a current voucher can let a second traveller fly for no additional Avios or let the voucher holder travel solo for 50% of the Avios. Taxes, fees and carrier charges remain payable for each traveller.

A voucher earned with the Premium Plus card can be used in any cabin. The voucher earned with the free BA Amex is restricted to economy. Check the terms attached to your voucher before planning.

British Airways currently states 12 months for the free-card voucher and 24 months for the Premium Plus voucher. The relevant travel must be completed within the voucher validity period, subject to its terms.

Sources & further reading

The Avios figures, fees and tier-point details on this page are based on official British Airways and Avios information, reviewed and refreshed regularly. British Airways can change reward pricing and availability at any time, so always confirm current figures with British Airways before booking.

Independent guidance only. Check live pricing, availability and terms with British Airways before acting. How this site is maintained.

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