LifeMiles

The frequent flyer program of Avianca.

LifeMiles offers no fuel surcharges, frequent point sales, and outstanding Star Alliance partner award rates—including ANA First Class.

Operating airline: Avianca
IATA code: AV
Alliance: Star Alliance
Status unit: Elite Status Miles
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn LifeMiles miles by flying on Avianca, by flying on alliance partners (where applicable), and by spending on the airline's co-branded credit cards. Many programs also let you transfer points in from flexible bank programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One miles, or Bilt Rewards.

How to redeem miles

The most rewarding redemptions are usually international premium cabins booked on Avianca or its partners. Always compare the program's award rate against partner programs—sometimes a transferable-points program offers the same flight at half the cost.