Originally Posted by
psyflyer
They can do that? How so? Wouldn't it have to come from the airline? I always figured once deposited into your account it would be impossible to take away unless the airline wanted so. What happens if you default on your card do they retroactively deduct miles that were posted to your FF account?
You will see your airline account balance being reduced by the bonus miles (you do not lose the spending miles, only the sign up bonus if Chase decides to enforce the 6 month clause) and at the same time you will receive a letter from Chase informing you the action and the reason for it.
And if you dont have enough balance in your FF account, the airline (UA in known cases) will cover the shortage and bill you the cost of the miles as if you purchase them from UA.
It has happened in the past though not on every cancellation before 6 months.
I would love to see someone volunteer to test it if Chase still enforces this.