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Iberia, like British Airways and Qatar Airways, uses Avios as its rewards currency, and just like those airlines, your Iberia Avios can expire if you're not careful! Specifically, your Iberia Avios will disappear if you don't have any activity in your Iberia Plus account for 36 months.
So, what counts as "activity"? Luckily, it's pretty easy to keep your Avios alive. Earning or spending Avios will reset the clock. That means booking a flight, transferring points in, or even just using them for a small purchase through Iberia's shopping portal will do the trick.
Why should you care? Well, Avios are super valuable for certain award redemptions, especially on Iberia flights. Letting them expire means losing out on potential free trips! Set a reminder on your calendar to make sure you engage with your Iberia account at least once every three years to keep those Avios safe and sound.
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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