Avianca LifeMiles Elite vs Business Altitude Connect
Avianca LifeMiles Elite
$250/yr
6.0/10
VS
Business Altitude Connect
$95/yr
6.5/10
Quick Answer
Avianca LifeMiles Elite charges $250/yr with 1X base rewards. Business Altitude Connect charges $95/yr with 1X base rewards. Business Altitude Connect offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Business Altitude Connect
Lower annual fee ($250 vs $95)
Rewards Earning
Business Altitude Connect
5 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Business Altitude Connect wins for most people
The $155 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Avianca LifeMiles Elite wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
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Avianca LifeMiles Elite
| Avianca purchases | 4.0X |
| Dining & hotels | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Business Altitude Connect
| Travel (incl. streaming & transit) | 4.0X |
| Dining & takeout | 2.0X |
| Gas stations & EV charging | 2.0X |
| Cell phone provider purchases | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |