EVA Air Infinity MileageLands
At a Glance
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands is a Star Alliance frequent flyer program known for premium cabin redemptions, particularly its world-class Royal Laurel business class. While the program has high redemption rates and strict 36-month expiration, it offers unique value through generous round-trip routing rules (2 stopovers allowed), round-the-world awards, and access to 26 Star Alliance partner airlines. The program is best suited for travelers who regularly fly EVA Air or Star Alliance partners and can accumulate enough earned miles to leverage the 50% purchase rule.
Sweet Spots — Best Redemptions
| Route / Property | Points | Book With | Cabin/Type | Value / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Coast to Coast in Business Class (United Polaris) | 29,000 | — | — | — |
| Taiwan to US West Coast in Business (EVA Royal Laurel) | 75,000 | — | — | — |
| Taiwan to US East Coast in Business (EVA Royal Laurel) | 80,000 | — | — | — |
| Within Asia in Business Class | 25,000 | — | — | — |
| US to Europe in Business Class (Turkish Airlines) | 65,000 | — | — | — |
| Southeast Asia to North Asia in Business (Thai Airways) | 40,000 | — | — | — |
| Round-the-World in Business Class | 325,000 | — | — | — |
| Deep South America in Economy | 30,000 | — | — | — |
Transfer Partners
Earn via 2 bank points programs
| Source Program | Ratio | Transfer Time | Source Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:3 | instant | 1.3 cpp | |
| 1:1 | up to 2 weeks | 1.7 cpp |
Program Ratings
FAQs
What is the 50% purchase rule for EVA Air miles?
When you buy EVA Air miles, you can only use them for HALF of your award ticket. The other half must come from miles you earned by flying. For example, a 75,000-mile business class ticket requires at least 37,500 earned miles; you can only purchase the remaining 37,500 miles. This rule makes EVA miles best for "topping up" an existing balance rather than buying outright.
What is the difference between award miles and status miles?
Award miles are earned when you fly EVA or its partners and can be redeemed for award flights. Status miles are also earned when you fly and count toward elite status. You need 30,000 status miles to reach the first elite tier, Silver.
What is the Royal Laurel class?
Royal Laurel is EVA Air's top cabin with fully lie-flat beds (76 inches), 1-2-1 direct aisle access seating, Giorgio Armani amenity kits, and food from Din Tai Fung restaurant. It's designed for long-haul comfort and ranks as the 12th best business class product in the world.
Can I transfer credit card points to EVA Air?
Yes, Citi ThankYou Points transfer to EVA Air at 1:1 and Capital One miles transfer at 2:1.5 (or 4:3). Chase Ultimate Rewards and US Amex Membership Rewards do NOT transfer to EVA Air directly, but you can use Chase points to transfer to United MileagePlus or Air Canada Aeroplan to book EVA flights.
Can I transfer my EVA Air miles to United?
You cannot transfer miles between programs. Since EVA Air and United are Star Alliance partners, you can use EVA miles to book United flights and United miles to book EVA flights when award space is available.
How long do EVA Air miles last?
EVA Air miles expire after 36 months (3 years) with no option to extend. Each batch of miles expires exactly 3 years after you earn them. Earning new miles does NOT save your old miles from expiring. However, you can book travel up to 12 months in advance before miles expire to preserve them.
Can I get stopovers on EVA Air award tickets?
One-way awards do NOT allow stopovers. Round-trip awards on EVA Air metal allow one stopover. Round-trip Star Alliance partner awards allow up to 2 stopovers (one outbound, one inbound), making them much more valuable for complex itineraries.