Avianca "Lifemiles" - Questions and Discussion

[joffaa]

re: Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

I pounced when they first became available. Just over 11 months out !!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

re: Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

That's awesome joffaa. How did you pick the date? Just one that had 2 seats available then kept checking back for more seats?
Well done

Thai has traditionally been extremely generous with award space. They have a large initial allocation, but will only ever release two seats at a time. In order to book three (as stated above), you have to hold two, and wait for the 3rd and 4th to be added to they system. Most times this is instantaneous.

The time it won't occur is if the initial allocation has been exhausted. Then you have to play the waiting game. But Thai being Thai, they often continue to release more award seats, even on flights other airlines would consider 'full' and only offer full paid tickets.

There has been some clamping down on TG F availability in the last year or so. But I haven't heard the same about business class.

 

[BobbyFlyer]

re: Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

Looks like 2x1 offer is up on website....a few days earlier than i expected....

 

[stoneman]

re: Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

Yep, sure is

 

[robd]

Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

Looks like 2x1 offer is up on website....a few days earlier than i expected....

I'll go and look myself, shall I?

https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/tra/pro/proofeinf.aspx?D=DOF22

Here 'tis.

 

[FreddyFattler]

re: Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

I just did a dummy booking as next week is statement week..but when running 35k 50k and 75k miles through the system it kept warning me that it would go over the limit and not earn the bonus miles.

Is this normal and sorts itself out? Ill be a first time buyer so no previous offers taken up this year.

 

[robd]

re: Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

I just did a dummy booking as next week is statement week..but when running 35k 50k and 75k miles through the system it kept warning me that it would go over the limit and not earn the bonus miles.

Is this normal and sorts itself out? Ill be a first time buyer so no previous offers taken up this year.

When did you open your account?

 

[FreddyFattler]

re: Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

I opened the account probably about 3-4 weeks ago.

Im sure itll be right. Says for accounts opened prior to Nov 19th. And i wont be buying until my next statement posts so will see what happens in a week or so.

 

[robd]

re: Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

I opened the account probably about 3-4 weeks ago

I think the promotion runs 19th November on. Is it 19th in US now?

 

[a330j]

New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

"Live Christmas with the Best Promotion in the Americas, recognized at the 2014 Freddie Awards.

Between November 19[SUP]th[/SUP] and December 19[SUP]th[/SUP], 2014, buy miles and receive a bonus of 100% more to redeem flying to more than 1,200 destinations or with the program´s extensive commercial partner network and much more."

Title should read Life Miles, D'Oh.

 

[Nizar]

Re: New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

The email I got said that I can buy upto 54,000 miles and get a 100% bonus. So not the 75,000 as per normal ?

 

[a330j]

Re: New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

T&Cs from the email I received still 75000.

This promotion applies for mile purchases made between November 19th and December 19th, 2014 as the last date of purchase. Minimum LifeMiles purchase per transaction: LM 1,000. Maximum LifeMiles purchase per transaction: LM 75,000. Maximum LifeMiles purchase per member per calendar year: LM 150,000 (including bonuses for purchase of promotional miles). Miles must be purchased in multiples of 1,000. Maximum number of transactions per member during the term of the promotion: 1 transaction. At LifeMiles.com purchases can only be made through the EARN / Buy LifeMiles option. Does not apply to the Flexible Redemption (miles + money) during the payment process of air ticket redemption. Each package of 1,000 miles costs USD 38,94 , including all taxes applicable to each country*. For residents in Colombia, each package of 1,000 miles, has a cost of USD 33, the values are settled based on Colombia´s exchange rate on the date of the transaction. For residents in Peru each package of 1,000 miles has a cost of USD 38,94 or S/.111.8 including taxes. Reference exchange rate to October 1st 2014: S/. 2.87 Per 1 USD dollar. For residents in Costa Rica, each package of 1,000 miles has a cost of USD 30. The values are settled based on the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Form of payment through LifeMiles.com and Avianca Call Center: International credit or debit card. Cash payments are only allowed at Avianca Information Centers. *The price for each package of 1,000 miles varies by country and shopping channel. Other Conditions: Applies only to members enrolled in the program prior to November 19th, 2014.

 

[VAG newbie]

Re: New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

The email I got said that I can buy upto 54,000 miles and get a 100% bonus. So not the 75,000 as per normal ?

I think that's because you have already purchased some miles this year

 

[avaction]

Re: New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

Got the e-mail this morning. Trying to find business class to the US next winter.

 

[Gogo65]

Re: New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

I previously bought 20k points in the last promotion,my email says I can buy 55k miles. So it's obviously worked out what you have bought this year to date.

 

[Jeffrey O'Neill]

Re: New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

I'm only able to buy 28K worth as well.

Tempting to top up for some asia flights in 2016 I'm hoping to book in a few months

 

[Jeffrey O'Neill]

Re: New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

Is anyone else getting an incorrect cost for the miles?

Seems I'm being billed for 56K of miles instead of 28K that I'm purchasing.

 

[robd]

Re: New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

Is anyone else getting an incorrect cost for the miles?

Seems I'm being billed for 56K of miles instead of 28K that I'm purchasing.

It looks ok to me. I put in 10,000 and it comes up at $330 with 10,000 purchase miles & 10,000 bonus miles.

 

[VAG newbie]

Re: New Avianca "Life iles" 100% promo

Is anyone else getting an incorrect cost for the miles?

Seems I'm being billed for 56K of miles instead of 28K that I'm purchasing.

I had similar issues although I didn't purchase because I believe it's a glitch.

My son's account has not purchased any miles yet this year, it was created in April so I am entitled to the promotion. When I typed in 75000, it showed I can get 75000 bonus miles (so no problem), but when I go onto the payment page (where you put in your credit card detail), it only says I am purchasing 75000 without the bonus for the full RRP of $2700+. It will only show bonus mile if I purchase 50000 or less. That is why I didn't proceed with the purchase as I know from experience that the payment page should always say the cost of the 75000 miles purchased plus the 75000 2x1 bonus.

I already wrote an email to Life Miles. Let's see what they say. If I were you, I will get in contact with LM immediately.

Yesterday LM wouldn't even allow me to purchase any saying that my son's limit has been reached! Don't worry, LM IT is known to be temperamental. I always get issues fixed by calling them!

 

[_TheTraveller_]

re: Avianca "Life Miles" - New FF program in *A

Does anyone know when they usually release SQ J seats? is it T-4 or T-7?