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Old Apr 4, 2011, 6:12 am
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dmdflyer
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Originally Posted by KittyCat
Jeez people, all it takes is one (1) measly stay a year. If average activity is below that, surely the value of existing points expiring can't be too dramatic either ?
Would you be happy if your airline asks you for one (1) measly flight a year?

The majority of FF and hotel programs allow you keep your account, even with some points or miles expiring after a certain period. There are reasonable ways to extend or prevent expiration, such as using some of their partners offer, buying points, etc.

The only exceptions I know are : A-Club (Accor) and SPG. At least A-Club clearly states it in their T&C and they consistently remove the points after 1 year of inactivity.
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