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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 7:39 pm
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mathlete
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Originally Posted by FlyingtoFlyAway
Yes--either a one way transfer if the other individual is willing to sell me the miles cheaply, or transfer back and forth. What the real question is, and I can't find this hving been addressed, is what happens when you transfer miles away from your account. Do you lose them in regards to lifetime status?

Also I think the cost is $.0089/mile: 25k + 25% bonus is 31250 miles for $250 + $30. $280/31250 = $.0089
Only the bonus constitutes NEW miles. We're assuming two people do a swap back and forth.
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