Avios finally has a month-at-a-glance reward search. Here is how to use the new calendar tool, read its symbols, and work around the limitations it still has.
Searching for Avios reward seats used to mean clicking through one date at a time. The new Avios.com calendar changes that for British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus — but it is a search tool, not a booking tool, and knowing its quirks is the difference between a quick win and a wasted hour.
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For years, finding Avios reward seats meant checking one date at a time — a slow, maddening grind. In August 2026, Avios.com launched a free “Find Reward Flights” calendar that finally shows a whole month of availability at a glance for flights operated by British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus.
It is a genuine step forward, but it is a search tool, not a booking tool, and it comes with real limitations. Used well — alongside BA’s Reward Flight Finder — it can save you hours. This guide shows you exactly how.
The calendar uses simple visual markers so you can scan a month in seconds:
Hover before you get excited. A full circle in business class might still be an off-peak date — hovering confirms the exact Avios cost, which our peak vs off-peak guide can help you make sense of.
The Avios calendar — like every public tool — cannot see companion-voucher reward seats. The British Airways Amex Premium Plus voucher unlocks a ring-fenced pool of extra Club World seats.
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The two free tools complement each other. Use the Avios calendar to find promising dates fast, then switch to BA’s Reward Flight Finder to see taxes and actually book.
| Feature | Avios calendar | BA Reward Flight Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Month-at-a-glance view | Yes | Limited date range |
| Shows taxes & fees | No | Yes |
| You can book | No | Yes |
| Connecting flights | No | Yes |
| Airlines covered | BA, Iberia, Aer Lingus | BA + oneworld partners |
For a route you are watching over time, pair the calendar with an alert service. Our pillar guide on how to find Avios reward seats covers the best free and paid tools in depth.
The AviosArcana Editorial Team
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