It’s generally a good idea to open a card with an airline<\/a><\/span> you fly frequently. If you’re often on Avianca flights<\/a><\/span>, the Avianca Lifemiles American Express\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> may very well be up your alley.<\/p>\n The main selling point of this mid-tier airline card is its complimentary Avianca elite status. I view it as a great fit for those who frequently fly to Colombia and Central America, the areas where Avianca’s route network is strongest. If you already have status with Avianca or only fly with the carrier occasionally, you may struggle to justify this card’s $99 annual fee (see rates and fees<\/a><\/span>).<\/p>\n Card rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/strong><\/p>\n *Card rating<\/a><\/span> is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n The Avianca Lifemiles Amex<\/a><\/span> looks like a fairly standard middle-of-the-road card at first glance. It has a $99 annual fee, earns bonus miles on Avianca purchases and a selection of everyday categories and comes with airline-specific benefits. It’s those airline perks that set it apart from other airline cards.<\/p>\n Specifically, the Avianca Lifemiles Amex offers complimentary airline elite status<\/a><\/span>, something you rarely find on airline cards. You’ll receive Avianca Silver status with this card, granting you the following perks, among others:<\/p>\n Many airline cards make checked bags and priority boarding the centerpieces of their benefits, but the standout here for me is the lounge access. It’s very rare to come across sub-$300 cards that offer any kind of lounge access.<\/p>\n It may not be as far-reaching as a Priority Pass membership<\/a><\/span>, but if your appetite for annual fees is slim, this card could be a good compromise.<\/p>\n Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\nAvianca Lifemiles Amex: The basics<\/h2>\n
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