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Avianca·Star Alliance
How the Avianca frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Avianca operates LifeMiles. The currency is LifeMiles.
Miles earn on spend and fare class. XS fares earn nothing.
Tiers run: Member → Silver → Gold → Diamond.
LifeMiles has a published award chart with no fuel surcharges on Star Alliance partner awards, which makes it genuinely good value for Lufthansa, Swiss and ANA redemptions. It also frequently sells miles at a discount, which can make a premium cabin redemption cheaper than a cash fare.
LifeMiles expire after 24 months of inactivity.
The LifeMiles credit card is available in the US, and most major flexible points currencies transfer to LifeMiles.
LifeMiles elite members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
LifeMiles expire after 24 months of inactivity.
Member, Silver, Gold, Diamond. Miles earn on spend and fare class. XS fares earn nothing.
LifeMiles has a published award chart with no fuel surcharges on Star Alliance partner awards, which makes it genuinely good value for Lufthansa, Swiss and ANA redemptions. It also frequently sells miles at a discount, which can make a premium cabin redemption cheaper than a cash fare.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.