Avianca LifeMiles Elite vs Cathay Pacific
Avianca LifeMiles Elite
$250/yr
6.0/10
VS
Cathay Pacific
$99/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Avianca LifeMiles Elite charges $250/yr with 1X base rewards. Cathay Pacific charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Cathay Pacific 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
Cathay Pacific
Lower annual fee ($250 vs $99)
Rewards Earning
Avianca LifeMiles Elite
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
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Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Cathay Pacific wins for most people
The $151 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 |
Cathay Pacific
| Cathay Pacific flights | 3.0X |
| Dining & hotel stays | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |