<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by H53Epilot:
They want to make sure you cough up the annual fee before you get what you are entitled to. Same philosophy a crack dealer uses-hook 'em and reel 'em in. I keep wanting to cancel, but the impending bonus miles make it all so worthwhile. 
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If you cancel at renewal you should still receive your bonus miles.
You won't get the very valuable
2 for 1 certificate unless you renew.