Get up to 160% Bonus on the Purchase of Avianca LifeMiles

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Avianca LifeMiles
To the point For a limited time, Avianca LifeMiles is offering a great bonus when you buy miles to save on your next flight.

From November 12 to 19, 2024, for one week only, you can earn up to 160% in bonuses when you purchase Avianca LifeMiles.

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This is a recurring offer: up to 160% bonus was also offered in October 2024.

Avianca LifeMiles - Bonus on the Purchase of Miles

The annual purchase limit is 500,000 miles (before bonus) per account per calendar year. The maximum is 200,000 miles per transaction.

For example, a purchase of 40,000 miles will cost you US 1,320. You’ll get 64,000 bonus miles, for a total of 106,000 miles!

Here are the bonuses awarded at different purchase levels:

Number of miles purchased Bonus
1 000 110 %
2 00015 000 130 %
16 00035 000 145 %
36 000200 000 160 %

The points purchase transaction is in U.S. dollars. For Canadian residents, sales tax (and QST for Quebec residents) must be added.

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The purchase is made via Points.com, a site external to Avianca. As a result, this transaction is not recognized as a travel expense by card issuers.

Is It Worth Buying Avianca LifeMiles?

The answer to this question depends on your travel plans. However, we never recommend buying miles speculatively: you need to have a clear goal in mind, and make sure the flight is available before you buy.

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LifeMiles are useful for booking flights not only on Avianca, but also on all Star Alliance partners. In particular, if you’re looking for seats in business or first class, it’s worth turning to Avianca LifeMiles to book these reward tickets.

To find out if buying miles is right for you, compare the costs. If the price of the miles purchased is lower than that of the cash ticket, it’s a good deal!

In Canada, it is not possible to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to the Avianca LifeMiles program. Therefore, the only options for obtaining these miles are:

Bottom Line

Purchasing Avianca LifeMiles can be advantageous if you have a specific travel objective or wish to top up your balance for an award ticket. In Canada, the only other way to earn LifeMiles is by transferring Marriott Bonvoy points.

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Alexandrine Bertrand

Alexandrine Bertrand

Alexandrine Bertrand
An avid solo traveller, Alexandrine is an expert on loyalty programmes such as Aeroplan, Avios, AIR MILES, Flying Blue and Marriott Bonvoy. With a budget-conscious approach, she helps travellers make the most of their points and miles to experience affordable, off-the-beaten-path getaways. She also shares a love of gastronomy and enjoys exploring local flavours and culinary traditions.
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