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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 1:48 am
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Originally Posted by Paxing
This question is not, initially, about any specific mileage scheme. I am trying to find out what various operators state in their rules about the ownership of mileage/points accrued - when the passenger dies.
  • Do the miles/points die with the passenger?
  • Can they be inherited as directed by the passengers Will?
This topic is, as you will realise, about 'digital death'. Has anyone any experience of what happens to mileage? This will certainly vary by each carrier so I am keen to hear all and any responses.
Each ffp will be different. Will be the t&c's of the ffp.
Generally the flyer does not own the ff miles, but has use of them.

AA thread--->https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...aster-thd.html

UA thread---->Miles transfer / usage upon member death

BA thread---->https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...th-member.html

AS thread--->https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alas...ly-member.html

QF https://www.qantas.com/nz/en/frequen...onditions.html
8.3 Membership will terminate automatically on the death of a Member. Qantas Points earned but not yet redeemed or transferred prior to the death of the Member will be cancelled. Qantas Loyalty will close the Member's account on notification of the Member's death. Qantas Loyalty will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered by any person as a result of such cancellation

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