Iberia Plus is the loyalty program of Iberia, Spain's largest airline and a member of the oneworld® alliance. Like its sister airlines British Airways and Aer Lingus, Iberia Plus uses Avios as its currency, but with its own specific program rules, including expiration.
Iberia Plus Avios Expiration Policy
According to the Iberia Plus program terms, Avios expire after 36 months of inactivity. This means you must have at least one transaction involving earning or spending Avios credited to your Iberia Plus account within any three-year period to keep your entire balance active.
If 36 months pass without any qualifying activity, your Avios balance will expire.
How to Keep Your Iberia Plus Avios From Expiring
Preventing your Iberia Plus Avios from expiring requires ensuring qualifying activity occurs at least once every 36 months. Common ways include:
- Earn Avios:
- Fly with Iberia, Iberia Express, Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, or its oneworld partners and other airline partners.
- Use an Iberia co-branded credit card (like the Chase Iberia Visa Signature® Card in the US) for purchases.
- Transfer points from flexible currency programs like American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, or Bilt Rewards. (Note: Avios can often be transferred between BA, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Qatar accounts, which can also count as activity).
- Earn Avios through hotel stays, car rentals, shopping portals, or other non-airline partners linked with Iberia Plus.
- Spend Avios:
- Book award flights on Iberia or partner airlines (often good value for transatlantic business class).
- Use Avios for upgrades on Iberia flights.
- Redeem Avios for hotel stays, car rentals, or experiences via the Iberia Plus portal.
Any single qualifying earning or spending activity will reset the 36-month expiration clock for your Iberia Plus Avios balance.
Official Policy
For the most accurate and detailed information, always refer to the official Iberia Plus documentation:
- Iberia Plus Programme FAQ (Look for sections regarding Avios validity or expiration)
By ensuring you earn or spend at least one Avios point every 36 months, you can easily keep your Iberia Plus account active and your Avios safe.
Disclaimer: Always use credit responsibly. Program terms and conditions can change. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Verify details directly with Iberia.