As far as promotions for buying miles go, this is one of the best offered to date. A solid 150% bonus with discounts on redemptions makes it a no-brainer if availability can be found.
There are some things to take note when buying Avianca Lifemiles though:
1) Lifemiles expire 12 months after accrual, so be sure to use them within that time period.
2) Changes and cancellations will trigger a charge of US$100 and above, and it cannot be done online. You will have to call in to make any changes/cancellations and with their main language being Spanish, it doesn’t make it the most convenient. So be sure to book a flight only when you are definitely going to fly and not do it speculatively.
3) The Lifemiles system has a track record of inconsistent award space. I had to search a few times before the award space showed up. My advice is to be flexible with routing and dates, and be patient with the system.
Finally, if you’re new to the miles game, Avianca Lifemiles is probably something that you want to exercise caution. But if you are able to add Lifemiles to your miles arsenal, Lifemiles is as valuable as any miles in the Star Alliance.
On that note, have a great Black Friday and good luck with the availability of flights!
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