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Old Apr 30, 2019, 9:55 am
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The reason is much more than the markets look at miles as a liability. By zeroing them out after a lengthy period of non-use, AA moves a liability (to provide future services) off its books.

If you are not showing activity in what amounts to 3 years, you are: 1. not a frequent flyer, 2. not a significantly valuable customer, and 3. not likely to be tempted by the FFP in any event.
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