In a pioneering move, British Airways just completed its first Avios-only long haul flight. The flight from London Gatwick to Dubai International Airport was made up of passengers who booked their travel by redeeming Avios loyalty points. That means that an entire long-haul flight was operated with no full-paying customers, a unique situation in the airline industry.
What is Avios?
Avios is a points-earning scheme that rewards consumers with points for spending on air travel, online…
