Originally Posted by
char777
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While I've since relocated to LAX, I can't picture myself choosing AA over UA or DL, let alone accruing a significant number of AAdvantage miles. But I'm here to ask all of you: can you give me a convincing reason to hold onto those miles in my situation, or should I just redeem them all for magazines/gift cards/whatever else? Or is there another more creative use of such a meaningless amount of miles?
Under the circumstances you've shared, why would we be interested in convincing you hold onto those miles? You'll just lose them when they expire. I'd second those who say "give them to a charity".