FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - need some suggestions/advice about getting serious with collecting miles
Old Nov 4, 2010 | 1:47 pm
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Originally Posted by mynetdude
I don't understand why miles have to expire
Miles are a liability on the corporate balance sheet.

Originally Posted by sidestep
activity can come from flying, purchasing items from the mileage mall, or if you have a UA branded chase visa card, can come from that..
It's not just earming miles. Spending miles also extends the expiration of the remaining miles.
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