Originally Posted by
tom911
AA covers this on their web site:
Except as otherwise explained below, mileage credit is not transferable and may not be combined among AAdvantage members, their estates, successors and assigns. Accrued mileage credit and award tickets do not constitute property of the member. Neither accrued mileage, nor award tickets are transferable by the member (i) upon death, (ii) as part of a domestic relations matter, or (iii) otherwise by operation of law.
However, American Airlines, in its sole discretion, may credit accrued mileage to persons specifically identified in court approved divorce decrees and wills upon receipt of documentation satisfactory to American Airlines and upon payment of any applicable fees. Mileage credit is transferable between AAdvantage accounts when offered by AA online, with the shareAAmilesSM program. The member must adhere to the rules and limitations of the shareAAmiles program.
http://www.aa.com/content/AAdvantage...nditions.jhtml
My father had some miles in DL,AA, & CO. It was a very simple procedure, only AA charged us $50 both CO and DL moved them w/o any fees. But then AA did cancel out a couple of mileage awards for a couple of upcoming flights and waviered the $100 fee per tkt, so $50 is alot better then $250.
Each carrier has its own set of rules, only AA did we have to fax in a Cert of Death. CO was easy as I was willing to give them all the info of the flight# where he was in the Cargo Hold, they said that wouldnt be necessary and simply moved the few thousand miles into my acct. The miles from AA & DL went into my Moms as they were significantly more and she flys on them.