Originally Posted by
Gilmour
Hi everyone. My family (wife and three kids) and I fly to Canada from UK at least once a year, usually on the lowest fair we can find on a decent carrier (mainly BA or Air Canada). I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on whether I should be collecting miles. I already collect Airmiles (only 4000 or so), but is it worth me collecting either BA miles or Aeroplan (Air Canada) instead, or none as I only go once a year or so. Thanks
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Nothing to lose by opening an account and collecting the miles. IIRC, children's aeroplan accounts do not expire until they hit 18. I am not positive about this, but my sister was told by Aeroplan that her children's miles were fine.
Any activity to Aeroplan will preserve your account (BMI credits).
For me, I tend to use my miles on short haul flights (15k only). You can also use them for * alliance flights, which can be handy.