"1. The OP is referring to re-installment, thus i assume that the miles have already expired!! Otherwise, any activity ($1) will restart the clock to expiration. " - I guess you just speed read my post. That's why I said "could've" (contraction for could have - past tense) instead of can. I think I also said it wasn't too bright to let the miles expire. Didn't know about the increase though. I'll go at the GS promo a little harder now and see if I can get 24. wj