Why You Might Want This Card

Avios Are A Different Breed

Avios can be super useful for short haul flights that don't go through London. They don't expire, there are no blackout dates, no booking fees, no close-in booking fees. Also points can be used for airfare, upgrades, hotels, car rentals and one-way tickets. British Airways is part of the Oneworld Alliance, and therefore, Avios can be transferred for big value on partner airlines. When you book on long-haul British Airway flights using Avios, you'll end up paying so many surcharges that it typically erodes a significant amount of value from your point redemption. The best use is short haul flights that avoid surcharges. Check out more on using Avios here>. If you're a big spender, $30,000 in spend will get you a Travel Together Ticket. This is good for two years. You must be leaving from and returning to the US, and you still have to pay taxes and fees on the second ticket, so you'll want to avoid London if possible. The reality is, unlike the Southwest Companion Pass, this is probably only useful to less than 1% of people. If you are in that 1% of big spenders who's travel itinerary matches British Airways flight routes, it can be a find, especially for Business and First class tickets.

Bottom Line

This card shouldn't be at the top of your list. If you've got a bunch of short haul flights in your plans, especially around Europe, it might be worth adding for you. But unless you are a really big spender, the $30,000 bonuses with this card are probably aren't worth the bonuses you would have missed if you had spent that 30k on other cards.