British Airways announced the launch of its Avios-Only flights to Madrid and Toulon Saint- Tropez. These flights will be operated from London City Airport.

Reward Seats and more
The latest Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available as Reward Seats, as the airline reaches its 50th Avios-Only service.
Adam Daniels, IAG Loyalty’s CEO, said: “While it’s not been too long since our last Avios-Only flight, we are excited to be starting the year by announcing another two flights on London City Airport’s hottest new routes to Toulon and Madrid. With all seats onboard only available to book with Avios, the initiative shows the continued power of loyalty and opens up greater redemption opportunities for customers during the peak summer months.”
Customers can now explore Madrid and Toulon, a new destination for British Airways this summer and the closest airport to Saint-Tropez. Flights depart and return to London City Airport, located in the heart of the capital.
Moreover, British Airways launched Avios-Only flights in 2023 and has operated 48 Avios-Only flights to 16 destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East, including Cape Town, Barbados, Sharm El Sheikh, Málaga and Marrakesh.
Colm Lacy, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, said:
“We’re excited to release these latest Avios-Only flights to two top leisure destinations for summer. These flights are always incredibly popular, and we’re delighted to give our loyal customers even more opportunities to enjoy the benefits of The British Airways Club.”
Additionally, Customers can also book reward seats purchased using Avios. On flights to and from Heathrow and Gatwick, British Airways ensures at least 12 and 14 Reward Seats on standard short- and long-haul flights, respectively.

Flight Schedule
Madrid Avios-Only
Euro Traveller – from £2 and 28,000 Avios return
Club Europe – from £30 and 49,000 Avios return
- 22 May 2026 – BA3272 will depart London City at 11:00 and arrive in Madrid at 14:20
- 25 May 2026 – BA3273 will depart Madrid at 15:20 and arrive in London City at 16:30
Toulon St-Tropez Avios- Only
Euro Traveller – from £2 and 21,500 Avios return
Club Europe – from £30 and 36,000 Avios return
- 13 June 2026- BA8747 will depart London City at 7:00 and will arrive in Toulon at 10:00
- 20 June 2026- BA8748 will depart Toulon at 10:45 and will arrive in London City at 11:50
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