While many airlines have their own brand of miles exclusive for themselves, Avios is a relatively unique form of currency. It is shared by multiple airlines including British Airways, Finnair, and Qatar Airways, and as such can be transferred between the airlines. This article explores the reasons why one might want to do so, and how to do it. Stay subscribed for upcoming guides on how to use Avios miles for great redemptions with these airlines coming soon. Why transfer Avios? There are a few scenarios why transferring your Avios around the different airlines is useful. Flight bookings A particular flight may have better availability, lower taxes, and/or lower miles required on a different airline’s frequent flyer programme. For instance, it costs fewer miles to book a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Beijing via Finnair Plus than through Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Some flights on Finnair may cost the same number of miles, but incur less taxes when booked...