What is the difference between Avios and tier points?
As a Finnair Plus member, you get rewards and benefits in two ways:
- Avios – our loyalty currency, which you can use for onboard meals, award flights, hotel stays and more.
- Tier points – these help you reach higher membership tiers, unlocking benefits like priority services and lounge access.
You collect an equal number of Avios and tier points from your Finnair flights and purchases. Read more about collecting Avios and tier points.
Check your Avios and tier point balance and validity by logging in to your Finnair Plus account or the Finnair app.
| Avios | Tier points | |
| Purpose | Our loyalty currency – use it to pay for products and services. | Determines Finnair Plus tier, new benefits with each tier. |
| Ways to collect | Flights, travel extras, partner services, Finnair Visa credit cards (in Finland). | Flights, travel extras, Finnair Visa Credit card (in Finland). |
| Ways to use | Award flights, travel class upgrades, travel extras, onboard purchases, partner products and services, exchanging for tier points. Spending Avios won’t affect your tier. | Can’t be used. Helps you reach tiers and milestones. |
| Validity | Don’t expire if you collect or use them at least once every 18 months. | Collected during your 12-month tracking period, reset to zero when new period begins. |