The transfer bonus scene is heating up! Citi just announced a 25% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles. In 2024, this is the second Citi transfer bonus, joining the 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, and the second transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles.

Citi To Avianca Transfer Bonus Details

Between March 18th, 2024 and April 14th, 2024 you can receive a 25% bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou points to Avianca LifeMiles. Normally the transfer ratio is 1.00 : 1.00, but with the bonus it becomes 1.00 : 1.25. You must transfer in lots of 1,000 ThankYou points, which makes the transfer bonus an exchange of 1,000 ThankYou points for 1,250 Avianca LifeMiles. Thankfully, unlike some other transfer partners, the Citi to Avianca transfer is almost instant.

Note: Despite the advertisement, all point transfers must complete before midnight EST on April 13th, 2024.

Credit. Citi. Citi ThankYou To Avianca LifeMiles Transfer Bonus.

Credit. Citi. Citi ThankYou To Avianca LifeMiles Transfer Bonus Details.

Avianca Award Booking “Sweet Spots”

Despite the sometimes “finicky” nature of the Avianca website and the poor customer service, the award redemption deals are incredibly valuable. These deals become even more valuable with a 25% transfer bonus and it makes the “sweet spot” deals even better and worth the hassle. Here are some great options for those Avianca LifeMiles:

Economy Class Deals

• Fly United From The United States To South America For 24,000 Points (Normally 30,000 Points)
• Fly Various Star Alliance Carriers From The United States To Europe For 24,000 Points (Normally 30,000 Points)
• Fly Various Star Alliance Carriers From The United States To South East Asia For 32,000 Points (Normally 39,000 Points)
• Fly United From The United States To New Zealand For 32,000 Points (Normally 40,000 Points)
• Fly United From The United States To Australia For 32,000 Points (Normally 40,000 Points)
• Fly Air New Zealand From The United States To New Zealand For 32,000 Points (Normally 40,000 Points)

Business Class Deals

• Fly Swiss From The United States To Switzerland For 51,000 Points (Normally 63,000 Points)
• Fly United From The United States To Europe For 51,000 Points (Normally 63,000 Points)
• Fly Brussels From The United States To Belgium For 51,000 Points (Normally 63,000 Points)
• Fly LOT From The United States To Poland For 51,000 Points (Normally 63,000 Points)
• Fly TAP From The United States To Portugal For 51,000 Points (Normally 63,000 Points)
  • Fly TAP From New York City (JFK) To Lisbon (LIS) For 28,000 Points (Normally 35,000 Points)
• Fly Turkish From The United States To Turkey For 51,000 Points (Normally 63,000 Points)
• Fly SAS From The United States To Scandinavia For 51,000 Points (Normally 63,000 Points)

First Class Deals

• Fly Lufthansa From The United States To Germany For 70,000 Points (Normally 87,000 Points)

As with all award bookings, take specific note of the potential taxes and fess.

Credit. The Points Guy. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 First Class Seat.

Final Thoughts

The vast majority of people in the points and miles world have a love-hate relationship with Avianca LifeMiles. The best parts of the program are the incredible deals, specifically on flights to Europe, but it comes at the cost of a glitchy website with performance problems and poor customer service. This second part plays a particularly impactful role when there is a need to cancel or change a booking or if something goes wrong during a trip. With that said, the transfer bonus provides some incredible deal opportunities with Star Alliance partner airlines and usually is worth the downside.