Redeeming Avios for long-haul premium cabins is one of the most satisfying ways to extract value from British Airways Club. However, many collectors struggle with the same question: is it worth spending extra Avios for British Airways First Class, or is Business Class (Club World / Club Suite) the smarter reward seat?

I’m focussing here on reward seat redemptions, rather than cash fares, to  explore how British Airways Business Class and First Class differ when you are paying with Avios. Drawing on industry sources and real-world booking experience, I’ll be walking you through some tips and advice on Avios pricing, availability, surcharges, and the overall value proposition of each cabin to help you when it comes to your next British Airways Avios redemption. 

Avios pricing: The biggest difference

When redeeming Avios on British Airways routes, the gap between Business Class and First Class is significant — but not

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