On 2 February 2016, British Airways will be making some changes to the Executive Club pricing structure for reward flights originating or terminating in the United States of America.
The change will affect shorter routes on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with reward flights now starting from 7,500 Avios, rather than 4,500 Avios, for Business Class, flights will start at 15,000 Avios, rather than 9,000 and for First Class, flights will start at 30,000 Avios instead of 18,000 Avios. (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges).