You guys are fantastic. Thanks so much for the suggestions.

Does anyone know if my friend can transfer the miles into another FF program or hotel program?

Alternately, I wonder if it's possible to transfer miles from somewhere else INTO his SkyMiles account to reach a certain threshhold and THEN transfer the miles elsewhere?

Maybe I'll suggest he go on a mileage run before the end of the year to boost up his miles, and then do something with them. Anyone have additional suggestions based upon higher threshholds of miles???

Again, thanks! I knew you guys would be the best source for help.

I LOVE FLYERTALK!!!