Avios in Avianca flights
Jul 4, 2019, 6:16 am
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Avios in Avianca flights
Since Iberia and Avianca are partners, even though Avianca is not part of oneworld alliance, you can earn Avios on your flights with Avianca.
The question is, is it worth it?
I've just called Iberia + customer service and they told me you can earn 150% of your miles in Avios, flying Business class in Avianca, but no Gold/Platinum bonuses or PE points.
MAD to BOG is roughly 5,000 miles, so that would be a "lousy" 7,500 avios each flight, with no PE points.
Is it worth it?, or should I fly with Avianca FF program (LifeMiles) even though I have not status
Let me know your thoughts!
Thanks
The question is, is it worth it?
I've just called Iberia + customer service and they told me you can earn 150% of your miles in Avios, flying Business class in Avianca, but no Gold/Platinum bonuses or PE points.
MAD to BOG is roughly 5,000 miles, so that would be a "lousy" 7,500 avios each flight, with no PE points.
Is it worth it?, or should I fly with Avianca FF program (LifeMiles) even though I have not status
Let me know your thoughts!
Thanks
Jul 4, 2019, 6:33 am
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You don't have to choose Lifemiles, you could credit the flights to any *A partner programme.
Just make sure that the fare you've booked credits to your chosen programme. https://www.wheretocredit.com/avianca
Only you can really decide whether you want to start collecting a new mileage currency or just stick with what you know. It's very complicated to give broad advice but Lifemiles generally charges more miles for a reward than Iberia.
Just make sure that the fare you've booked credits to your chosen programme. https://www.wheretocredit.com/avianca
Only you can really decide whether you want to start collecting a new mileage currency or just stick with what you know. It's very complicated to give broad advice but Lifemiles generally charges more miles for a reward than Iberia.