for emergencies, it's good to always have "extra" miles/points in multiple programs
Dec 31, 2012, 9:55 pm
#46
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Texas
Programs: AA Gold, Starwood Gold
Posts: 125
Yes to extra miles for emergencies
Was in Williamsburg VA last August for work and Irene headed its direction. American was not yet allowing cancellations/re-booking, but used 12.5K miles for a one-way back to home. Got one of the last seats that was open on flights to DFW. If I had waited on AA to allow re-book I probably would have been stuck away from home in a situation that is less than ideal or trying to head anywhere west. Yes, I had to pay a booking fee and used 12.5K miles, but it was worth more than that to be out of harm's way. Plan B was to use United miles if needed, followed by some US Airways after that. Nice to have a few miles stashed other places just in case.
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Jan 1, 2013, 3:45 pm
#47
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: AL
Programs: All of the Above
Posts: 1,374
The Mrs. had to travel to IN last minute this week, and I wasn't going to get there with her. I was able to secured a room for her with Hilton, which I don't hardly ever frequent, but had points to spare. Worked out perfect.
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