Avianca Lifemiles Expiration Rule: Redemptions Don't Reset the Clock

Avianca Lifemiles has a miles expiration policy that differs from most other airline programs. Lifemiles usually expire 12 months after the last accrual transaction. Elite members and cardholders who earn miles through an Avianca credit card get a longer 24-month expiration window. Crucially, redeeming miles does not reset the expiration clock—only earning new miles (such as transferring rewards or buying miles) does. This is a costly detail for travelers who redeem their balance and assume the clock resets