Originally Posted by
theboss7593
Well my man we are in the middle of covid and almost all of my work trips have been cancelled/postponed for the last 20 months.
( I did go to Europe in the Summer but other threads have indicated how miserable LM has been for redemptions)
Given how airlines keep pushing out dates for expiration(because not everyone is flying) it wasn't a thought that an expiration would be so soon...
I agree I was careless waiting until the last day but the same could be said for LM's part in their website to go down on 12/30 when 12/31 is a big day for extensions/expirations. It would be like filing my taxes ( I don't I have an accountant but for I.E. purposes) on 4/15 and the IRS website goes down on 4/14/ and 4/15. In the past when something like that has happened the IRS extends a day or two. The same should be the case here. Other data points above me have indicated it wasn't just a 1 day or person issue. I am merely making a post as to what has happened thus far and will continue to post for data points for others. I will keep all advised as to the resolution.
I'm sorry for your misfortune. I also have some LifeMiles -- not merely as many as you did -- and I set a reminder on my cellphone at least one month before the expiration dates of all of my miles/points. This way, a last-minute glitch does not have disastrous consequences.
Even without flying, there are ways to extend the expiration date of LifeMiles without buying any: a one-day car rental; a one-night hotel stay; or a transfer of points in from Amex, Capital One, or Citi would all work.
Hope that things work out for you.