Hey AwardTrail readers, are you hoarding British Airways Avios for that dream trip? Well, good news! Unlike some airlines that make your miles vanish faster than free airport Wi-Fi, British Airways gives you a reasonable amount of time to use them – 36 months, to be exact. That's three whole years! But here's the catch: inactivity can be a mile killer.

The good news is that it's super easy to keep your Avios from expiring. Seriously, you've got tons of options! Earning even a single Avios, spending them on a flight, or even transferring points into your BA account will reset the clock. Think of it as giving your Avios a little jolt to wake them up.

Why does this matter? Because those Avios are valuable! You don't want to lose them to inactivity. Whether you're saving up for a fancy first-class flight or just need a few miles to top off an award booking, keeping your Avios alive ensures you can use them when you're ready to travel. So, set a reminder, earn or spend a few Avios every couple of years, and keep that dream trip within reach!