I have a deceased family member who had 64,498 UAL miles. They expired 10/1/2013. I want to use the miles, but am uncomfortable booking an award ticket in someone else's name (after I reinstate them). How much would UAL charge to have the expired miles transferred to my UAL account? Would it be a reinstatement fee + another fee for the transfer? Thank you.
You previously posted and will see answers just above this posts.
The formal policy is a bit fuzzy -- but for some cases UA will transfer the miles for a fee ($150?) --
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ber-death.html (where you have a post in that thread also).
But the miles also being expired and expired 2 years ago (limit is normally 18 months) are going to present additional problems.
As mentioned earlier, you best bet is MP Service Center, act as if you have not idea of the rules and ask for their help. You might get lucky but there are multiple issues and standard policy isn't going to resolve your situation in a favorable manner.