Originally Posted by Gadot

But antarius
1) SPGs rules stated clearly that if you cancel after cut-off date (= no-show) your credit card is canceled and points returned. And you could appeal Perhaps SPG did not always follow their rules - but apparently those were the rules in effect when OP made his reservation. The fact that he did not read them is his fault
2) Delta devalued its miles as have other programs. If you don't show up for your airline, they do not have to refund you
3) You cannot find one court case stating otherwise