Lifemiles sales bonus anytime soon?
Feb 5, 2020, 9:11 am
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 29
Lifemiles sales bonus anytime soon?
Hi everyone,
I'm planning a trip this summer from Central to South America, so I'm hoping to use some Avianca flights to save some travel time.
I don't want to sound like asking someone to use the wizard globe, but I'm new to Lifemiles and I missed the Christmas sale by 1 day. Since Amex UK holders can't transfer their MR points to Lifemiles, my only option seems to be buying points.
At the current i wouldn't save anything, so hoping for another sale soon.
I'm curious whether there is a pattern of when the bonus sales are usually launched or any alternative ideas. There are some Latam options which i can book using Avios, but with Latam leaving Oneworld soon, they might be at risk.
Thank you.
I'm planning a trip this summer from Central to South America, so I'm hoping to use some Avianca flights to save some travel time.
I don't want to sound like asking someone to use the wizard globe, but I'm new to Lifemiles and I missed the Christmas sale by 1 day. Since Amex UK holders can't transfer their MR points to Lifemiles, my only option seems to be buying points.
At the current i wouldn't save anything, so hoping for another sale soon.
I'm curious whether there is a pattern of when the bonus sales are usually launched or any alternative ideas. There are some Latam options which i can book using Avios, but with Latam leaving Oneworld soon, they might be at risk.
Thank you.
Feb 5, 2020, 1:22 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: DL PM - IC RA - HHonors Gold - Hertz Gold - AA - US - CO - Choice Privileges
Posts: 1,661
Hi everyone,
I'm planning a trip this summer from Central to South America, so I'm hoping to use some Avianca flights to save some travel time.
I don't want to sound like asking someone to use the wizard globe, but I'm new to Lifemiles and I missed the Christmas sale by 1 day. Since Amex UK holders can't transfer their MR points to Lifemiles, my only option seems to be buying points.
At the current i wouldn't save anything, so hoping for another sale soon.
I'm curious whether there is a pattern of when the bonus sales are usually launched or any alternative ideas. There are some Latam options which i can book using Avios, but with Latam leaving Oneworld soon, they might be at risk.
Thank you.
I'm planning a trip this summer from Central to South America, so I'm hoping to use some Avianca flights to save some travel time.
I don't want to sound like asking someone to use the wizard globe, but I'm new to Lifemiles and I missed the Christmas sale by 1 day. Since Amex UK holders can't transfer their MR points to Lifemiles, my only option seems to be buying points.
At the current i wouldn't save anything, so hoping for another sale soon.
I'm curious whether there is a pattern of when the bonus sales are usually launched or any alternative ideas. There are some Latam options which i can book using Avios, but with Latam leaving Oneworld soon, they might be at risk.
Thank you.
Feb 5, 2020, 1:28 pm
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 29
Magic 8 Ball to the rescue. Moving target. Personally I am hoping for another Lifemiles / Rocketmiles 4X promotion. The flights to and form are booked but now I need to book the hotel. Club LifeMiles and the credit cards are good options for long term. Regardless, is the goal economy class flights or business class flights?
I couldn't find any UK credit cards points which can be transferred to Life Miles.
Feb 5, 2020, 3:15 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
Programs: DL PM - IC RA - HHonors Gold - Hertz Gold - AA - US - CO - Choice Privileges
Posts: 1,661
Airline miles are the better value for business class, not economy class; with few exceptions. The flight is only 1 hour so the class of service isn't a factor one way or another. Houston to Taipei is a 16 hour flight; class of service is factor as 16 hour in economy is hell.
Feb 6, 2020, 8:22 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Tokyo
Programs: Marriott Plat, HH G,Hyatt E,*A Gold, OW Emerald.
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there is a pattern. If you google "lifemiles points sale boardingarea", you will get several blogs outlining the past sales and the rates sold.
There is usually a valentine day sale, so expect a new sale next week.
If you don't have a LM account, create one now. Most sales exclude LM accounts that are created after the sale starts.
There is usually a valentine day sale, so expect a new sale next week.
If you don't have a LM account, create one now. Most sales exclude LM accounts that are created after the sale starts.
Feb 7, 2020, 1:30 am
#6
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 29
there is a pattern. If you google "lifemiles points sale boardingarea", you will get several blogs outlining the past sales and the rates sold.
There is usually a valentine day sale, so expect a new sale next week.
If you don't have a LM account, create one now. Most sales exclude LM accounts that are created after the sale starts.
There is usually a valentine day sale, so expect a new sale next week.
If you don't have a LM account, create one now. Most sales exclude LM accounts that are created after the sale starts.
But I'll keep an eye to LM website and blogs related to Avianca.
I already have tte LM account.
Feb 7, 2020, 8:39 am
#7
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SEA, but up and down the coast a lot
Programs: Oceanic Airlines Gold Elite
Posts: 20,387
So why are you caring? It's already been pointed out in post four that you're going to pay more for the miles and award fees than you would for the cash ticket. What possible reason would you have for paying more than the actual cash cost of a ticket? You want to make a cash donation to Avianca out of gratitude for their program?
Feb 7, 2020, 8:52 am
#8
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 29
So why are you caring? It's already been pointed out in post four that you're going to pay more for the miles and award fees than you would for the cash ticket. What possible reason would you have for paying more than the actual cash cost of a ticket? You want to make a cash donation to Avianca out of gratitude for their program?
The flights i'm interested in are Flores to Guatemala, Roatan to Managua, Bogota to Quito, Quito to Lima and Lima to Sao Paolo. They are all served by Avianca. Except Flores to Guatemala (aprox 130 USD), all of them are more than $250 each.
But it would save me considerable money buying them on points at 1.3pence/mile. For two of us, it would be around 50-100USD/segment. Private shuttles are not that cheap as well, so the time saving would be worth the extra money.
Feb 7, 2020, 8:55 am
#9
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 29
FRS to GUA is 15,000 miles + US $7.61. LifeMiles cannot be acquired for less than 1.35 cents per mile. The noted itinerary would cost you in excess of US $200 paid via miles or $142 paid via cash. The math doesn't work.
Airline miles are the better value for business class, not economy class; with few exceptions. The flight is only 1 hour so the class of service isn't a factor one way or another. Houston to Taipei is a 16 hour flight; class of service is factor as 16 hour in economy is hell.
Airline miles are the better value for business class, not economy class; with few exceptions. The flight is only 1 hour so the class of service isn't a factor one way or another. Houston to Taipei is a 16 hour flight; class of service is factor as 16 hour in economy is hell.
For 15k miles, you're right. Doesn't work
Feb 9, 2020, 4:40 pm
#10
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Lifetime *G (MP), Lifetime PE (Bonvoy)
Posts: 1,465
Back to the OP's question. Here's a history of offers. There wasn't one in January 2019 either - https://www.pointhacks.com.au/avianc...g-miles-guide/
Feb 11, 2020, 10:32 am
#12
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 29
Just received an email from Lifemiles, sales bonus started. February 11 to 27. Different bonus offered: 1,000 10,000 100% 11,000 50,000 105% 51,000 100,000 115% 101,000 200,000 125%
Fingers crossed i'll save some money on some routes.
Fingers crossed i'll save some money on some routes.
Feb 11, 2020, 12:01 pm
#13
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: USA
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Feb 11, 2020, 2:36 pm
#14
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 29
My experience with Lifemiles: couldn't buy any miles or redeem points using Chrome browser. It's always showing post code field in red, so you can't pay anything.
Managed to buy miles and redeem for flights using Edge browser, choose Romania as a country, Bucharest as city and leave the post code field empty. Your credit card payment will go ahead, so postcode field is for nothing.
Managed to buy miles and redeem for flights using Edge browser, choose Romania as a country, Bucharest as city and leave the post code field empty. Your credit card payment will go ahead, so postcode field is for nothing.
Feb 11, 2020, 2:37 pm
#15
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 29
Sale just went on until 27 of feb. Use the link above to get extra bonus points.