Main Frequent Flyers Programs Eva Air Infinity Mileagelands

Eva Air Infinity Mileagelands

Program overview 

Infinity MileageLands is the frequent flyer program of EVA Air, a Star Alliance partner. The program is rather limited as compared to other Star Alliance programs. The program's most useful feature is better availability for redeeming rewards on EVA flights which offers good seats and service.

Alliance

Star Alliance

Program website 

https://www.evaair.com/ 

Approximate miles value 

Varies 

Miles validity 

36 months 

Program accrual

Based on flown miles + bonus

Limit on amount of miles you can purchase 

Up to 50% of the award miles required for that award

Waitlist option

No

Courtesy Hold for award reservation

Not allowed 

Do you need to open an account to check availability?

Yes

Stopover option 

2 free stopovers for a round trip. No stopovers for one way 

Family account

No

Upgrade option

Yes

Online booking 

EVA Air flights can be booked online and partner flights - through the call centre 

Airline partners 

Aegean, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines

Credit card partners

Citi ThankYou (1:1, 2 days transfer), Capital One (2:1.5, 3 days transfer) 

Hotel partners 

Hilton Honors (10:1, up to 30 days transfer)

Co-Branded credit card in the US 

None 

Point/Miles Conversion Chart

Pros 

  • Low fees for date change 
  • Round-the-world award tickets
  • Best availability for EVA flights of any program
  • 2 free stopovers on roundtrip tickets

Cons 

  • Fuel surcharges 
  • No stopovers on one-way tickets 
  • Expensive award prices
  • Partner flights must be booked over the phone 

Excellent for  

Insider Tip 

  • EVA program is a niche program for Taiwan residents and frequent travelers to Taiwan, with limited appeal for US-based travelers. There are many other Star Alliances that offer benefits to consider.
  • The Homebase Stopover Strategy works well for Taipei based travelers.

Do you use this program? Share your experience and tips in the comments below. Your thoughts would be very valuable to us!

 

 

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