How to extend expiration date of ANA miles?
Jan 25, 2015, 8:02 pm
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How to extend expiration date of ANA miles?
I have 20,000 ANA miles that are set to expire in about a year. The plan I had had to use them (on a partner flight in Europe) may not work out, so I'd like to somehow get the expiration date of the miles extended so that I can use them further down the road.
Just checked ANA's website; could not find the answer to this question: Can the expiration date of ANA miles be extended (e.g. by buying something from an ANA online shop, if one exists; or by buying some ANA miles)?
I seem to recall having read somewhere in the past that ANA miles expire when they expire, and cannot be extended. Would someone know for sure?
Just checked ANA's website; could not find the answer to this question: Can the expiration date of ANA miles be extended (e.g. by buying something from an ANA online shop, if one exists; or by buying some ANA miles)?
I seem to recall having read somewhere in the past that ANA miles expire when they expire, and cannot be extended. Would someone know for sure?
Jan 25, 2015, 8:25 pm
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This is incorrect. The expiration date of miles in AMC can only be extended by attaining Diamond status (i.e. 100,000 PP in one calendar year). No other method will extend the expiration date.
Jan 25, 2015, 9:11 pm
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Jan 27, 2015, 9:37 am
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No it doesn't, only airlines in north America would work this way, almost every single airline in Asia once it expires it expires, nothing you can do about it, and that's why very few people would collect miles with Asian airlines except OZ. (OZ miles would still expire, but it has a much longer validity compare to NH, BR, and CX)
Jan 27, 2015, 8:38 pm
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That is an option, though Sky Coins can only be used for certain things (i.e. ex-Japan tickets, fuel surcharges, domestic/international package tours, etc.) so they may not be as useful for someone not living in Japan.
Apr 24, 2016, 7:27 am
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Once the original expiration date comes, miles will be automatically disappeared.
Sep 21, 2016, 10:01 am
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Doubt anyone leaves that to chance! Use them by October if you value them.
Mar 13, 2017, 4:20 pm
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Basically no. You can try to plead your case over the phone, it is Japan and rules though so not very likely to give you anything. I would try and be ready to book something when I called. But also be very ready for a polite but firm 'No!'
