Avianca LifeMiles appears to reverse European award devaluation

Avianca LifeMiles appears to reverse European award devaluation

Back in February, we reported on a devaluation of Avianca LifeMiles awards (the second in just a few months). Although Nick found a bunch of ways to circumvent the increased awards by using connecting flights, many nonstop routes between the US and Europe which had been 63K LifeMiles one-way just a few months ago, had increased to 80k…a hike of almost 30% in less than half a year. It looks like we may have a reprieve from the soaring prices, how…

Lifemiles Award Rates to Europe Are Back to Lower Levels

LifeMiles, the loyalty program of Colombia-based Avianca, recently made award travel on partner airlines more expensive to some destinations, after devaluing its miles in 2024. But now, in an unexpected development, some of those award prices are back down to levels seen before the latest hike this year. This is good news for travelers between the U.S. and Europe, which is where we’re seeing those lower award rates. Elsewhere, the number of Life…