LifeMiles to Europe in Business

How to book this redemption

1. Confirm award space first. Star Alliance award seats can disappear in minutes. Search for the specific dates you want directly on the Avianca LifeMiles website (or use our award search to compare programs side-by-side first).
2. Earn or transfer the points.If you don't already have 63,000 Avianca LifeMiles points, transfer from a flexible bank-points card. Transfers usually complete within minutes.
3. Book immediately after the transfer lands. Award seats can vanish between your transfer and your booking. Have the search results open when you transfer.
4. Pay any fuel surcharges or taxes. Most awards carry $50-$300 in cash fees on top of the miles. Check the estimate before you transfer — it should still be a fraction of the cash ticket.

Common questions

How many points do you need to fly Star Alliance business class to Europe?

63,000 Avianca LifeMiles points one-way for business class on Star Alliance. Cash equivalent runs around $4,500, putting this redemption at roughly 7.1 cents per point.

Is 63,000 Avianca LifeMiles points a good redemption?

Yes — at 7.1¢ per point this beats the typical 1¢ baseline by 610%. It's one of the highest-value uses of these points.

What credit cards transfer to Avianca LifeMiles?

Avianca LifeMiles accepts transfers from major flexible-points programs. Check the program's transfer partners on each bank's portal — Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One Miles, and Bilt Rewards each partner with different airline programs.

When should I transfer points to Avianca LifeMiles?

Transfer only after you've confirmed award space on the specific date you want. Transfers are non-reversible. Avianca LifeMiles can devalue their award chart at any time, so if you have the points and the seat is available, book the same day you transfer.