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Jul 25, 2003 | 1:18 pm

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dgordon

Join Date: Apr 1999

Location: Oak Park, IL

Programs: AA 2 MM LIfetime Platinum, SPG Platinum, Hilton Silver, BA

Posts: 3,585

I agree that IDine is the best way to extend the life of miles - and there are lots of restaurants in Chicago - some even for the 20 miles instead of 10 miles per $1.00. Also since you live in chicago, have your wife sign up her dominicks card to the united program. Every time she spends $250 she gets 125 miles. That will keep them alive indefinitely. Does she have a AA citibank advantage care - not only are there bonus miles offers there are reduced mileage awards every quarter, so you spend less to get a ticket. I think the main thing is keeping them alive, you'll then see which ones are worth increasing. You could also consider an AMEX starpoints card which could then be used to top off the balance on many airlines.

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