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Avianca Is Selling LifeMiles With Up to a 130% Bonus — But Should You Buy at 1.43¢ Each?
Avianca Is Selling LifeMiles With Up to a 130% Bonus — But Should You Buy at 1.43¢ Each?
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It's been a while, but Avianca is back with another LifeMiles sale! This time around, it's offering up to a 130% bonus on purchased miles through July 24, 2026. That brings the effective cost down to just 1.43¢ per mile! But with recent devaluations and a history of surprise program changes, is this deal too good to pass up — or too risky to pounce on?

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Airlines Mileage Sale: Buy AAdvantage® Miles and Get up to a 500,000-Mile Bonus
American Airlines Mileage Sale: Buy AAdvantage® Miles and Get up to a 500,000-Mile Bonus
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American Airlines just launched a new promotion for buying miles -- letting AAdvantage® members grab miles with up to a 100% bonus. At the optimal purchase rate, there are a few times when it can make sense to buy American Airlines miles. If you've been looking for an opportunity to grab some American miles, this might be as good a chance as ever. Let's dive into some examples to see if buying miles during this promotion makes sense for you.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

United Launches a New up to 100% Bonus or 50% Discount on Buying Miles
United Launches a New up to 100% Bonus or 50% Discount on Buying Miles
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If you're short the United MileagePlus miles necessary to book your next trip, there's a new sale on United miles that can help you restock your account. Through August 20, MileagePlus members can purchase miles with up to a 100% bonus or up to a 50% discount. Either way, this targeted promotion drops the effective purchase rate to as low as 1.88¢ per mile. But there's a catch.

Tyler GlattAndrew George Bradshaw
Tyler Glatt & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

Current Accor Airline Transfer Bonuses: Get a 20% Bonus on Conversions to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
Current Accor Airline Transfer Bonuses: Get a 20% Bonus on Conversions to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
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Accor has a long list of airline transfer partners, and every so often, the Accor Live Limitless program launches conversion bonuses that let you earn bonus ALL Reward points when converting airline miles into hotel points, or vice versa. Through July 31, 2026, you can get a 20% bonus on transfers between Japan Airlines Mileage Bank and Accor. Here's how.

Harrison PierceSam Helmy
Harrison Pierce & Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club With a 30% Bonus
Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club With a 30% Bonus
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American Express just launched a new 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. You have until July 31, 2026 to get 30% bonus points when transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Flying Club. This unlocks value on everything from short Delta domestic flights to flying business or first class to Japan! Here's a breakdown of when you might want to transfer Amex points to Flying Club during this bonus.

Sam HelmyJT Genter
Sam Helmy & JT Genter
Act Fast: Buy Avios Through Finnair With up to a 40% Discount (1.30¢ Each)
Act Fast: Buy Avios Through Finnair With up to a 40% Discount (1.30¢ Each)
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Finnair Plus is offering a 40% discount on Avios purchases, letting members buy Avios for as little as 1.30¢ each. Whether you redeem through Finnair Plus or transfer to another Avios partner, this rate could unlock excellent value. Here's how to leverage this deal to pay less than $900 all in for a business class award between Europe and North America (or Asia).

Harrison PierceAndrew George Bradshaw
Harrison Pierce & Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by JT Genter

Chase to Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus: Book Delta Awards From 6k Points, Biz to Europe From 23k Points
Chase to Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus: Book Delta Awards From 6k Points, Biz to Europe From 23k Points
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Chase just launched a new 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Now through July 14, 2026, Chase Ultimate Rewards cardholders will receive 1,300 Virgin points for every 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points you transfer. That unlocks incredible redemptions within the U.S. and business class to Europe and Asia. Here's how to maximize this Flying Club transfer bonus.

JT GenterLauren Wynn
JT Genter & Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt