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Mar 9, 2020 | 10:21 pm

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euromannn

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Originally Posted by JustinNashville

I have 38k Marriott points that are expiring in June. I don't have any plans to book a hotel between now and then. I'm leaning towards transferring them 3:1 to SW or 3:11 to UA. I fly both. Are there better options out there?

Thanks!
Justin

Here is a few ideas:
1. Marriott Benvoy has recently signed up forDining for Miles so if you purchase something it will show as activity.
As far as I know Martiott does NOT count social media post activity but does allow dining for miles which is simply linking your credit card to MB account then using it at a partner.
2. AMEX Platinum credit card ---- bumps you to GOLD status which allows you keep your miles.

Marriott rep told me(not sure she is right) that once GOLD elite status your pants will NEVER expire.
I signed up fro AMEX Plat ($550.00/yr AF) in Sept 2019...and was Marriott Benvoy Gold by Oct 2019.
But I found a different comment about Gold status:
"Marriott Bonvoy: Once you earn elite status, it will be valid for the rest of the calendar year in which you've earned it and an additional 14 months after that.”

So those are my two hints.

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