Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Between AUS, EWR, and YTO In a little twisty maze of airline seats, all alike.. but I wanna go home with the armadillo
Programs: CO, NW, & UA forum moderator emeritus. Eurobonus Millionaire
Posts: 38,516
If you buy five CO tickets in a year, the $25 fee is a wash. For more than that it's a net gain. I don't know anyone who has received a travel certificate for their balance after inactivity, but I'm sure CO will honor its commitment in that regard.