China Southern CZ Flights Now Earn British Airways Avios
British Airways Club members can now earn Avios on China Southern flights booked under CZ codes, with earning rates from 25% to 200% of miles flown.
Frequent flyers can now earn British Airways Avios on China Southern flights. The partnership applies to CZ-coded services from London Heathrow to Guangzhou and Beijing, offering flexible premium economy rates for rewards.
China Southern is based in Guangzhou, with a second major hub in Beijing. From London it offers daily flights from Heathrow Terminal 4 to both Guangzhou Baiyun and Beijing Daxing airports. The carrier is outside the oneworld alliance, but a codeshare agreement with British Airways exists. If your China Southern flight has a BA flight number, you will earn Avios and tier points under the standard British Airways rules. The new earning opportunity is specifically for flights booked under a CZ flight number.
When you book or manage your flights with China Southern, you will be able to add your British Airways Club number. Upon completion of your flights you will automatically be credited the correct Avios. The Avios percentage is calculated against miles flown and depends on ticket category.
Earning Rates for CZ-Coded Flights
Published British Airways rates for CZ-coded flights show a range based on cabin and fare type. The figures below only apply to flights booked under a CZ flight number.
| Cabin & Fare Type | Avios Earned (% of miles flown) |
|---|---|
| Economy Low | 25% |
| Economy Low | 40% |
| Economy Low | 50% |
| Premium Economy Low | 75% |
| Premium Economy Flexible | 100% (CONFIRMED) & 125% |
| Business Low | 100% & 125% |
| Business Flexible | 125% (CONFIRMED) & 150% |
| First | 150% (CONFIRMED) & 200% |
No Tier Point Progress
British Airways Club members with Bronze, Silver or Gold status receive no tier bonus on these flights. Status seekers receive no tier-point progress on CZ-coded travel. Tier qualification is based on activity from April 1 through March 31. British Airways Silver status, for example, requires 7,500 tier points or 50 eligible flights within a membership year and unlocks business-class lounge access and free seat selection.
Alternative Loyalty Options
Account choice can change Avios returns, particularly in premium cabins. Travelers can also earn Avios in a Qatar Airways Privilege Club account when flying with China Southern. Qatar Airways Privilege Club listed rates are generally higher in premium cabins compared to the British Airways scheme.
British Airways members earn Avios and tier points on codeshare flights only if the flight carries a BA or oneworld code and is operated by a oneworld carrier. For other partnerships, like the recently launched codeshare with Porter Airlines covering 17 Canadian cities, Avios and Tier Points accrue on Porter segments. Travelers can book flights with China Southern CZ flight numbers to earn Avios through British Airways Club.
