Why it matters
Affects 4 airline programs (ANA, Avianca, Lufthansa...). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Chase.
What happened
- Buy 1,000-20,000 miles: 140% bonus
- Buy 21,000-50,000 miles: 150% bonus
- Buy 51,000-200,000 miles: 160% bonus Members can purchase up to 200,000 miles per account per calendar year. The base cost is typically 3.3 cents per mile. With the maximum 160% bonus on a 200,000-mile purchase, the effective cost drops to approximately 1.27 cents per mile. Purchases qualify as airfare spending, allowing members to earn bonus points from credit cards like Chase Sapphire or Amex Platinum. Offers are targeted, so members should check their accounts for specific eligibility
Avianca Lifemiles has launched a new promotion for purchasing miles, valid from April 15 through April 28, 2026. The offer provides a bonus on purchased miles, with the specific tier depending on the member's account targeting. The promotion structure is as follows:
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