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Avianca Lifemiles Selling Star Alliance Gold Status

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In 2012 Avianca joined the Star Alliance, and since then it seems like they've been learning all their frequent flyer program "moves" from US Airways. Now that US Airways has left the Star Alliance, it seems there's another void they're trying to fill. Avianca's LifeMiles program has started outright selling their Silver and Gold status,…

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(@Dan L)
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The program name really threw me for a loop there. I read it as they were selling LIFETIME gold status. Which I'd say is definitely worth $2,200


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(@David)
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April Fool!


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(@David)
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A3 gold status can be reached for less than $2200 specially in the Americas


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@ David -- Right, but that actually requires flying. 😉


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(@DaninSTL)
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I'm a lowly Star Silver and to me it's not worth that much. You get some minor perks but most I already have through credit cards. Also you get a slight chance at an upgrade and access to some better coach seats.
If I flew more then the Gold status might be worth it but then again I would mostly likely be gold anyway if I flew more.


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