Maximize Your Points with Transfer Bonus Alerts

Let’s just get it out of the way – it’s odd that this bonus is starting on the 16th of March and ending on the 12th of April. Luckily, since you are subscribed to Transfer Bonus Alerts, you can get notified 7 and/or 2 days before that odd expiration date!

Next, this bonus is being offered directly by Citi, so you can see it in the usual place in your ThankYou account (I always prefer that to the ones sponsored by the airline directly where the bonus may or may not be instant).

It’s 25%, so it’s not too shabby, although Citi made the same offer back last October (you can see all historical bonuses to Avianca Lifemiles from all issuers here). Many recent transfer bonuses from other credit card currencies have been just 15%.

It may take up to 24 hours to get the bonus miles which are being offered by Lifemiles rather than Amex.

Exact end time is February 28th, 2025 (11:59 PM GMT-6).

Details of the transfer bonus are here on the Lifemiles website. The bonus is being solely offered by Lifemiles and therefore you will not see the offer on the American Express website.

That said, I do not think almost anyone should be taking advantage of this offer.

In September, Bilt offered a transfer bonus to Avianca Lifemiles at a flat 50% bonus for all.

This round is tiered by status. with Blue, Silver, Gold, and Platinum members getting 20%, 40%, 50%, and 100% respectively.

A 100% bonus is tempting and I’m sure many Platinum members will jump on it, though the lower tiers are a bit less compelling. I still wouldn’t speculatively transfer even at 100%, but that’s just me.

Avianca is a Star Alliance partner that does not pass along fuel surcharges, however:

Keep in mind that Avianca recently devalued their program.

Also see: Downsides of the LifeMiles program.

With frequent website issues, terrible customer support, and change/cancel fees of up to $200 a ticket, it’s just not for me. But “expert Lifemiles users” that are familiar with all the negative quirks, may find the 50-100% bonus very tempting. I would not consider the lower tiers.

I’m just going to come straight out and tell you not to do this unless you are an unbelievably experienced Avianca Lifemiles user and know exactly what you need more miles for. They also have transfer bonuses all the time, almost always more than 15%.

The transfer bonus is paltry at 15%, the Lifemiles program just did a major unannounced devaluation, and they are no longer the only option for avoiding surcharges on Star Alliance flights (hello Aeroplan).

Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program.

Avianca Lifemiles runs VERY frequent transfer bonuses. Want to see a history? Here’s the last NINETEEN transfer bonuses to Avianca Lifemiles since mid-2022. They generally range from 10% to 25%.

Avianca is a Star Alliance partner that does not pass along fuel surcharges, however:

Keep in mind that Avianca just devalued their program.

Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program.

All Bilt members will receive a 50% transfer bonus on September 1, 2024 when they transfer their Bilt points to Avianca LifeMiles. Bilt points can be converted in increments of 1,000.

Avianca is a Star Alliance partner that does not pass along fuel surcharges, however:

Keep in mind that Avianca just devalued their program.

Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program.

It may take up to 24 hours to get the bonus miles which are being offered by Lifemiles rather than Amex. Exact end time is June 30th, 2024 (11:59 PM GMT-4).

Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Europe is 87,000 miles in First or 63,000 miles in Business. As a Star Alliance airline, it can generally book Star Alliance partners, though the site won’t always show all options shown elsewhere.

Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program

May take up to 24 hours to get the bonus miles which are being offered by Lifemiles rather than Amex. Exact end time is March 15th, 2023 (11:59 PM GMT-4).

Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program

Details at https://www.lifemiles.com/deals/detail-page/0224US01?fbclid=IwAR0kQ9X64N2sI-atdvtE1MGL3JYzVDlprI5KwQj_87he_jfuWh3Y_6E-6pY

NOTE: Bonus is awarded by Avianca and therefore may not post with your transfer though initial reports are that it is posting simultaneously.

Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program