Program
Avianca LifeMiles
Own seats: Avianca. Everything else booked here is a partner award.
Banks that transfer in
| From | Published time |
|---|---|
| Amex → Avianca LifeMiles | Usually instantlow |
| Citi → Avianca LifeMiles | Usually instantlow |
| Capital One → Avianca LifeMiles | Usually instantlow |
| Bilt → Avianca LifeMiles | Usually instantlow |
Phantom seats
On TAP Air Portugal high
TAP seats on LifeMiles show up and fail at booking. The agent told one poster TAP "always shows up even if there are no seats available." They had already transferred 35k.
- Mar 2026Reddit · Never book TAP through LifeMiles
Taxes & fees high
LifeMiles can show one tax amount at search and a higher one at checkout, after your points are already in.
- Apr 2026Reddit · Showed $99 in taxes, then $273 after transfer
Account rules
None reported. Make sure the name on your bank account and the airline account match exactly.