Are you a British Airways Avios collector planning to redeem your points on short-haul European flights? Whilst it’s an easy choice when it comes to choosing between an Economy or Business Class redemption when you’re flying long-haul – the answer is clearly Business Class – things get a little murkier when you’re deciding which short-haul cabin to fly in. 

So, to help you out, here’s a breakdown of what you get in Economy (Euro Traveller), and how it stacks up against Business (Club Europe) on short-haul British Airways routes—and when choosing one over the other makes sense.

What’s included in each cabin?

Euro Traveller – Economy 

Here’s what to expect if you book a reward seat in the Economy cabin using your British Airways Avios:

Comfort and seating

Enjoy the comfort of contoured leather seats with adjustable headrests and pretty reasonable legroom (seat pitch around 78–79 cm depending on aircraft). USB ports are available on most aircraft to keep your devices charged during your flight and beyond – particularly helpful if you’re travelling for work.

Snacks and buy-on-board options

A complimentary bottle of water and snack is served on most flights, and The High Life Café “buy before you fly” menu includes sweet and savoury treats that can pre-order for your trip. You can even pay with your Avios if you’re a British Airways Club member – although I wouldn’t say it’s a great value way to spend them…A complimentary meal isn’t part of your booking, but in-flight, there’s a buy-on-board menu that includes freshly prepared sandwiches and snacks that you can buy through the app, debit/credit card or using Avios (my same thoughts apply here). For longer…

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