Cathay Pacific Asia Miles - Best Way to Keep Expiring AsiaMiles

...Granted, we haven't flown CX lately, and just got a promo e-mail noting our miles will expire in June (3 years).

We probably will be flying AA in June, and I believe I can keep the accounts active that way, but is there any other way to keep our CX accounts active with smaller purchases, etc. Will be flying CX again, but probably not till next year.....

Also, is there a CX based U.S. credit card?

Sorry, I am sure I could find these answers on-line but I am hopelessly lazy, and you guys can cut to the chase..... :D

No, there is no US- based credit card. But you can always have a international-issued credit card and spend it in the States.

About the expired miles, it really depends on how many miles are going to expire in June. Also, you have to spend all your miles by the expiry date. Unlike AA or UA, just by having an activity once in three years will not extend the expiry date of the miles. So just flying AA in June or making small purchases will not help with your expiring miles. You have to spend them all. There are many ways to spend Asia Miles, you can go to www.asiamiles.com and check what to spend. You can redeem an iPod or restaurant meal or first class tickets or whatever. But the bottom line is that make sure you spend all your expired miles by the deadline. Dont' let it go to waste.

There is another way you can "keep" your Asia miles from expiring. You can renew your Asia Miles for another 3 years. But it's pretty expensive and not very cost-effective.

Don't bother with paying.

The best way is to book an award on random dates on a route you want. The ticket is valid for 1 year. You can change the date later.

Asia miles has even allowed to be change the route...only restriction was the airline and passengers are to remain the same.

But yes, you do need to use the miles, or they will indeed expire. If you need hep using them, think of me, you FT best friend! ;)

Don't bother with paying.

The best way is to book an award on random dates on a route you want. The ticket is valid for 1 year. You can change the date later.

Please note that ASIAMILES award tickets are valid one year from DATE OF ISSUE, not date of travel!