Avianca LifeMiles to Offer Two New American Express Cards with Loyalty Rewards

LifeMiles, the loyalty program of Colombian airline Avianca, has partnered with US fintech company Cardless, Inc. to launch two new American Express credit cards tailored for consumers in the United States, the companies recently announced.

Both cards will offer users the ability to earn miles in various ways, including the following details outlined by San Francisco-based Cardless:

Avianca Lifemiles American Express Card

“With a $99 annual fee, [the card] offers generous rewards and benefits, including a bonus of up to 40,000 LifeMiles upon approval after spending $3000 in the first 90 days. Additionally, for every $1 spent with this credit card, cardholders can earn 2 miles on most purchases with Avianca or LifeMiles, 2 LifeMiles on restaurants & groceries, and 1 LifeMile on all other purchases.”

Avianca Lifemiles American Express Elite Card

“Featuring a $249 annual fee, [the card] delivers top-tier rewards and other benefits. Upon approval, elite cardholders can earn up to 100,000 LifeMiles as a bonus (that’s 60,000 miles after $4,500 spend in first 90 days and an additional 40,000 miles after $25,000 spend in first 365 days), with ongoing opportunities to accumulate miles on every dollar spent. Elite cardholders also enjoy a complimentary monthly subscription to LifeMiles+ Lite, offering eligibility for exclusive perks like a 10% miles redemption rebate on Star Alliance flights, up to 25% miles redemption discount on Avianca flights, up to 40% more miles on LifeMiles hotels and LifeMiles Cars bookings made through lifemiles.com, and up to a 10% discount on hotels and car rentals on LifeMiles.com. Elite cardholders will also receive 500 miles per month in their account through their Lifemiles+ subscription, with the opportunity to subscribe for a higher tier Lifemiles+ subscription with a reduced monthly.”

The San Francisco-based financial services firm added that applicants can apply at lifemiles.cardless.com and both cards offer a “fast-track to Silver status with Avianca” and “access to a range of travel benefits through LifeMiles.”

These benefits include:

• 30% bonus miles accrued on Avianca flights for Silver status elite members
• Priority services such as check-in, boarding, and baggage handling
• Complimentary lounge passes, companion passes for Avianca’s 12 VIP lounges
• Additional checked baggage allowance and 10% discount on premium seat purchases
• Star Alliance Silver status perks including priority reservations waitlist & priority stand-by on Star Alliance eligible flights

“Together with Cardless and American Express, we are pleased to launch excellent new credit card options for mileage enthusiasts,” said Matt Vincett, CEO of LifeMiles. “The premium card, I believe, is especially compelling, but both of our offerings give cardholders the ability to earn miles quickly, and then enjoy discounts when their miles are redeemed. We’ve even packaged-in an Elite status to make reward travel more enjoyable.”