Use capital one points to buy miles?
Feb 3, 2016, 10:12 pm
#1
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Use capital one points to buy miles?
Sorry if this has been posted somewhere else, but I just could not find an answer anywhere. Is it possible to purchase miles from an airline and use the Capital One travel eraser to cover the cost? I think it could be a good use if the right sale came along. I'd be really interested if it worked for purchasing Avianca Lifemiles.
Feb 3, 2016, 10:20 pm
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Not sure where you looked, but it was pretty easy to find:
http://www.milevalue.com/how-to-get-...all-purchases/
In summary, most airlines outsource mile selling to points.com so the purchase doesn't post as a travel purchase. LifeMiles is an exception as they do the selling themselves, so your plan would work. YMMV.
http://www.milevalue.com/how-to-get-...all-purchases/
In summary, most airlines outsource mile selling to points.com so the purchase doesn't post as a travel purchase. LifeMiles is an exception as they do the selling themselves, so your plan would work. YMMV.
Feb 4, 2016, 1:30 am
#3
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, AMEX PLAT, Priority Pass, Admirals Club, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 222
Not sure where you looked, but it was pretty easy to find:
http://www.milevalue.com/how-to-get-...all-purchases/
In summary, most airlines outsource mile selling to points.com so the purchase doesn't post as a travel purchase. LifeMiles is an exception as they do the selling themselves, so your plan would work. YMMV.
http://www.milevalue.com/how-to-get-...all-purchases/
In summary, most airlines outsource mile selling to points.com so the purchase doesn't post as a travel purchase. LifeMiles is an exception as they do the selling themselves, so your plan would work. YMMV.