Turn Avios into pizza

Words: Agatha Zarzycki 

Soak in the vibe: you’re savouring the simple life at a PizzaExpress with family or friends. In the buzzy background, there are pizzaiolos flaring dough and aromas of basil and garlic rising from the ovens. Add to this the smug knowledge that, this summer, members of The British Airways Club can redeem Avios for PizzaExpress digital vouchers and use them alongside PizzaExpress promotional offers¹ when dining in, and for a limited time, unlock even more value from every voucher redeemed. Here are five tips to make the most of it all.

1. Make your Avios go further this August 

Here for a good time, not a long time, the Double Value promotion from PizzaExpress x Avios is only available until 31 August. Until then, British Airways Club members can stretch their Avios twice as far, meaning that you can now get double the usual PizzaExpress voucher value with Avios – from just 1,000 Avios, get £10 instead of the usual £5 when you dine in during the promotional period.⁴ T&Cs apply. 

For maximum summer added value, you can also layer your boosted vouchers with existing PizzaExpress promotions,¹ such as scoring a starter and a main for only £20 until 28 August.² Families will especially love PizzaExpress’ ‘Holiday Heroes’,³ offering one free Piccolo meal (aka the special three-course children’s banquet) with any full-price adult main, or a Classic pizza and a drink for just £12 for teens until 28 August (and the possibility of being an extra-cool parent). 

Insider tip: always apply your PizzaExpress offer first (in the PizzaExpress Club app or via a team member) before adding your PizzaExpress Avios digital voucher when paying your bill to ensure you get maximum value.

2. Take advantage of an easy entry point

The PizzaExpress x Avios Double Value offer is super accessible, seamless and flexible, with vouchers starting from £10 during the promotional period.⁴ Instead of saving up for one massive redemption, British Airways Club members can use vouchers of smaller amounts for a mid-week pizza catch-up with a colleague or treating a friend to a spontaneous pasta pick-me-up.

3. Make the most of summer occasions

From sun-dappled alfresco lunches with co-workers to high-vibe weekend hangouts with friends and fuss-free family feasts during the school holidays, the soundtrack of summer shouldn’t skip a beat over the tab. The Double Value promotion is a masterpiece in the joy of gathering while enjoying more of your favourite dishes for less.⁴ We challenge you to find a sociable summer scene that isn’t made sweeter through PizzaExpress and Avios (we’ll wait). 

4. Easily keep track of Avios budgeting 

The Avios search party is officially cancelled: checking your Avios balance is stress-free. Simply log in to your account on the Avios website or through the app, where your balance is right there on the screen. Got a few spare Avios? You can swap them for a glass (or two) of Grecanico Chardonnay⁵ – exclusive to PizzaExpress – or a Fiorentina pizza by signing in to the Avios and PizzaExpress digital vouchers page, selecting a voucher starting from only £10,⁴ and instantly receiving a QR code on your screen and in your email. When the bill arrives, just show your QR code to easily upgrade your next date night or after-work drinks.

5. Achieve the ultimate PizzaExpress summer order

Now comes the hard part: deciding what to have. Start with the iconic Dough Balls (handmade by pizzaiolos) while you choose between a Duo Romana pizza with a crispy base or a Leggera American Hot – yes, that’s the one with the famous salad-filled centre. Then there’s passata crafted from fresh tomatoes harvested at peak season, or you can opt for a rich and silky béchamel base.

Balmy courtyard get-togethers call for the Peach & Parma Hot Romana pizza, while the Calabrian Feast pizza is the perfect excuse for a family reunion to reminisce about trips to the pier. Midday terrace interludes might include the Prawn Puttanesca or a Caprese Salad with creamy mozzarella.

Big bonus: the mozzarella is completely vegetarian and, for the lactose intolerant, PizzaExpress provides a dairy-free mozzarella alternative.

Don’t forget to indulge in dessert: the Sicilian Lemon Delight will whisk you away to the Mediterranean’s citrus groves and shimmering sea. Make your Avios go further at PizzaExpress.  

Find out more

1. Available when dining in until Monday 31 August. Excludes PizzaExpress partner offers. PizzaExpress Avios Voucher T&Cs apply. 
2. Available all day, every day. Dine-in at participating restaurants only. Menu exclusions and offer T&Cs apply.
3. Available all day, every day. Dine-in at participating restaurants only. Menu exclusions and Kids Eat Free & Teen Offer T&Cs apply
4. Five vouchers can be created per day (totalling no more than £250). Available for dine-in only from Monday 10 August to Monday 31 August. Separate PizzaExpress Avios Voucher and Double Value promotion T&Cs apply.
5. Alcoholic drinks must be ordered alongside food.