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EVA Air Infinity MileageLands
Star AllianceHUBSTPELast reviewed Jul 2026
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands is the loyalty program of Taiwan-based EVA Air, a Star Alliance carrier with a widebody-heavy fleet (777-300ER, 787-9/10, A330) and a remarkable safety record: no major accidents since its founding in 1989, and eighth on AirlineRatings.com's list of the safest full service airlines for 2026. For US travelers the program's value is concentrated in Royal Laurel business class, one of the top-rated business cabins globally, and the rare comfort of a published, fixed region-based award chart in an industry that has mostly moved to dynamic pricing.
The catch is the transfer-partner picture. US Amex MR is not a partner (Singapore and Hong Kong Amex transfers exist but US Amex does NOT). Chase UR is not a partner. Capital One transfers at 4:3 (2 Capital One miles = 1.5 EVA miles). Citi ThankYou transfers at 1:1 from premium cards (1:0.7 non-premium) but is not instant, allow up to 14 days. Capital One and Citi ThankYou are the two direct US transferable currency paths. As of May 2026 EVA Infinity MileageLands is best treated as a destination-specific currency: build a balance only when you have a Royal Laurel redemption in mind.
Award chart
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Award chart
The actual numbers. Get your nerd on, memorize the cheap ones.
The cheat sheet.
EVA Infinity MileageLands uses a published, fixed region-based award chart with separate charts for EVA-operated and Star Alliance partner awards. The partner chart is less competitive than Aeroplan or Turkish Miles & Smiles. Sample one-way pricing as of May 2026:
| Route | Cabin | Miles (EVA chart) |
|---|---|---|
| Within Asia EVA | Economy | 15,000 |
| Within Asia EVA | Business | 25,000 (round-trip ~50,000) |
| North America-Asia EVA | Economy | 37,500 |
| North America-Asia EVA | Business | 75,000-80,000 |
| North America-Asia EVA | First (where flown) | ~110,000 |
| Star Alliance partner US-Europe | Business | 87,500-100,000 |
Check current pricing on evaair.com.
Sweet spots
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Sweet spots
Where your points punch above their weight.
Where this currency genuinely shines.
- EVA Royal Laurel business class within Asia at around 50,000 miles round-trip (TPE-BKK, TPE-SIN, TPE-HKG).
- EVA business class to Taipei is 75,000 miles one way from the West Coast and 80,000 from Chicago, New York, Dallas and other hubs, with the same price onward to cities like Bangkok and Tokyo.
- Up to 2 free stopovers on round-trip Star Alliance itineraries - genuinely useful for multi-city trips.
- Published, fixed region-based award chart - rare in 2026 and a structural advantage for planners.
- Citi ThankYou 1:1 transfer (premium cards) if you can wait up to 14 days for the transfer to complete.
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| From | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
premium1:1 standard1:0.7 | EVA Air Infinity MileageLands. | |
| 2:1.5 | No transfer fee. 1,000 miles = 750 Infinity MileageLands base. | |
| 10:1 | EVA Air Infinity MileageLands. | |
| 5:1 | Convert IHG points to EVA Air Infinity MileageLands by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance. |
Tier benefits
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Tier benefits
The status ladder. 4 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
4 status levels.
Silver
30,000 Status Miles + 4 EVA/UNI international flights OR 26 EVA/UNI international flights within membership year
- Star Alliance Silver
- 15% mileage bonus on EVA flights
- Priority check-in and waitlist
Gold
50,000 Status Miles OR 50 EVA/UNI international flights within membership year
- Star Alliance Gold
- 25% mileage bonus on EVA flights
- Star Alliance lounge access worldwide
- Priority boarding and baggage
- Free seat selection
Diamond
120,000 Status Miles OR 100 EVA/UNI international flights within membership year
- Star Alliance Gold
- Top tier bonus mileage on EVA flights
- Priority boarding extended to companions (formalized May 1, 2026)
- Highest priority for waitlists and operational upgrades
- Dedicated Diamond service line
Lounge access
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Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
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Lounge access
Where to vanish before takeoff. Your status (or ticket) opens which doors.
Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
EVA operates "The Infinity", "The Star", "The Garden", and "The Club" lounges at TPE (Taoyuan), with smaller lounges at major outstations. Gold and Diamond members get Star Alliance lounge access worldwide on same-day Star Alliance flights. Silver members get priority check-in and waitlist but not standard lounge access.
How to spend
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How to spend
The high-leverage moves. Read this before you transfer a single mile.
The smart-money plays.
- EVA Air Royal Laurel business class - one of the top-rated business cabins globally; the headline product.
- Star Alliance partner premium cabins on the published partner chart.
- Up to 2 free stopovers on round-trip Star Alliance itineraries - visit 3 cities for 1 round-trip cost.
- EVA business class within Asia at competitive intra-Asia mile pricing.
- North America-Asia EVA business at 75,000-80,000 miles one-way on direct flights.
Tips & quirks
Stopover rules, surcharges, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.
The fine print, decoded.
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Tips & quirks
Stopover rules, surcharges, the stuff nobody tells you until you've been burned once.
The fine print, decoded.
- US Amex MR is NOT a partner - Singapore/HK Amex transfers exist but US Amex does not.
- Chase UR is NOT a partner.
- Capital One transfers at 4:3 (2 Capital One miles = 1.5 EVA miles).
- Citi ThankYou transfers at 1:1 from premium cards (1:0.7 non-premium): not instant, allow up to 14 days.
- Bilt is NOT a partner. Wells Fargo is NOT a partner.
- Hilton Honors 10:1 exists (poor ratio, but available).
- Published, fixed region-based award chart - rare in 2026.
- Up to 2 free stopovers on round-trip Star Alliance itineraries.
- Royal Laurel business class - one of the top-rated business cabins globally.
- Ordinary Star Alliance awards book online; stopover awards need EVA customer service.
- Award Miles expire 36 months from when earned (per batch, no activity reset). The tier card is valid 2 years.
- Family Plan pooling available.
- No US-issued co-brand.
- Buy Miles caps at 50% of an award - purchased Infinity MileageLands miles can cover only up to half of any award ticket, so you can never buy your way to a full redemption. Buy-miles promos (periodic bonuses on 36,000+ miles) are non-refundable; transferring from Capital One or Citi is usually the better path.
- Joined Star Alliance 2013.
- No major accidents since its 1989 founding.
Frequently asked questions
- Which US credit card points transfer to EVA Air Infinity MileageLands? Two: Capital One transfers at 4:3 (2 Capital One miles = 1.5 EVA miles), and Citi ThankYou transfers at 1:1 from premium Citi cards and 1:0.7 from non-premium, though Citi transfers are not instant and can take up to 14 days. US Amex, Chase, Bilt, and Wells Fargo are not partners. Hilton Honors also converts at 10:1.
- Do EVA Air miles expire? Yes. Award Miles expire 36 months from when they are earned (per batch), with no activity-based reset in the US, so plan to use each batch within three years.
- What alliance is EVA Air in? EVA Air has been a Star Alliance member since June 2013, so Infinity MileageLands books awards across Star Alliance carriers on a published, fixed region-based chart. Ordinary partner awards can be booked online; stopover awards are handled by EVA customer service.
- What is EVA Air's best redemption? Royal Laurel business class, one of the top-rated business cabins. Standouts: Royal Laurel within Asia from 50,000 miles round-trip, and North America to Asia in EVA business from 75,000 to 80,000 miles one-way.
- Can I get a stopover on an EVA Air award? Yes. A round-trip Star Alliance partner award allows up to 2 stopovers (one each direction); an EVA or UNI Air own-metal round-trip allows 1. Stopover awards are booked by phone.
- Can I buy EVA Air miles to complete an award? Only partway. Purchased miles can cover at most 50% of any award, so you can never buy a full ticket. Transferring from Capital One or Citi is usually the better way to close a gap.
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Last reviewed: July 2026
Loyalty programs change rules, fees, transfer ratios, and award pricing all the time — sometimes without warning. We do our best to keep these pages current, but the program's own site is always the final word. Always confirm specifics directly with EVA Air Infinity MileageLands before transferring miles or booking an award. Treat anything on this page as a starting point, not a guarantee. Crazy4Points is not responsible for actions taken based on information here — see our Terms of Service for full details.