Originally Posted by
Jeeves
I just earned my companion certificate for spending $30K. It took me 9 months of spending. Now I have 24 months to decide if I want to pay the steep taxes/fuel surcharges to use it.
Note that you need to use the voucher (i.e., complete travel) within 24 months after the date on which you get the voucher. Considering that you usually need to book your trip months in advance of the travel date to use miles, the 24 month window is even shorter.