Originally Posted by
SkyVillager
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2. Search Thanks Again web site for a list of participating retailers.
Make sure to read the earning rules listed next to each one.
All that I've found require a mix of transactions totaling $250 or more over a period of 90 calendar days.
If you spend less than $250 in 90 days - you will receive zero US miles, and no hit at all.
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I think you need to go back and read the rules a second time.
The hit is based upon a purchase (pause, breathe) while the $250 threshold you refer to is for bonus miles and has nothing to do with the hit.