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Avianca LifeMiles vs Cathay Pacific

Avianca LifeMiles

Avianca LifeMiles

$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

$99/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer

Avianca LifeMiles charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Cathay Pacific charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Avianca LifeMiles offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.

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Category
Avianca LifeMiles
Cathay Pacific
Annual Fee
$99
$99
Base Earning Rate
1.0X
1.0X
Signup Bonus
None
None
Foreign Transaction Fee
$0
$0
Card Network
N/A
N/A
Reward Type
Points
Points

Winner by Category

Annual Fees

Avianca LifeMiles
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $99)

Rewards Earning

Avianca LifeMiles
3 earning categories

Benefits & Protection

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Flexibility

Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK

Avianca LifeMiles edges ahead

Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.

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PREMIUM PICK

Cathay Pacific is a strong alternative

Competitive features make it worth considering.

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Rewards Earning: Detailed Comparison

Avianca LifeMiles

Avianca purchases3.0X
Dining2.0X
Everything else1.0X

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific flights3.0X
Dining & hotel stays2.0X
Everything else1.0X
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