Apr 30, 2019, 2:11 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Q. When do AAdvantage miles expire?
AAdvantage miles expire if there has been no activity in the member’s AAdvantage account for 18 months. However, the miles accumulated by those under 21 years of age will not expire; the expiry “clock” begins to run at the 21st birthday. This new policy began 1 Jul 2020, and is to be retroactive. (The date of last activity, not the posting date, is the date to pay attention to.)
Q. How can I keep my miles from expiring?
Just earn or redeem miles on American or with an AAdvantage partner at least once every 18 months. We’ll automatically extend your mileage expiration date 18 months from the date of your most recent activity.
Your wallet shows the number of miles you have and the earliest date they could expire. aa.com
AAdvantage miles expire if there has been no activity in the member’s AAdvantage account for 18 months. However, the miles accumulated by those under 21 years of age will not expire; the expiry “clock” begins to run at the 21st birthday. This new policy began 1 Jul 2020, and is to be retroactive. (The date of last activity, not the posting date, is the date to pay attention to.)
Q. How can I keep my miles from expiring?
Just earn or redeem miles on American or with an AAdvantage partner at least once every 18 months. We’ll automatically extend your mileage expiration date 18 months from the date of your most recent activity.
Your wallet shows the number of miles you have and the earliest date they could expire. aa.com
When do AA miles expire? (18 months after last activity for those age >20)
Mar 14, 2019, 4:00 pm
#46
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,313
Frontier is the worst (on a lot of levels). Expire after SIX MONTHS. geez.
Mar 16, 2019, 10:22 am
#47
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,875
So the followup question is if you redeem, then cancel within 24 hours, does that still count as activity?
Mar 24, 2019, 2:42 pm
#48
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: SPG, AA, United
Posts: 1,811
Dec 12, 2019, 8:35 pm
#50
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 297
My account was closed; apparently, they expire?
I have not flown AA in a number of years, due a change in circumstances I was looking to book some travel. When I tried to log in, I couldn't get anything to work. I called in and after some time was told my account was closed because I had not used it in a while
While I knew miles could expire I kind of thought accounts were forever but apparently not the case
While I knew miles could expire I kind of thought accounts were forever but apparently not the case
Dec 12, 2019, 8:53 pm
#51
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: LAS, ZQN
Programs: UA PP (2MM), BA gold
Posts: 2,198
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...conditions.jsp
There is a section for reinstatement if it is worth it to you.
There is a section for reinstatement if it is worth it to you.
Dec 12, 2019, 9:50 pm
#52
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
I have not flown AA in a number of years, due a change in circumstances I was looking to book some travel. When I tried to log in, I couldn't get anything to work. I called in and after some time was told my account was closed because I had not used it in a while
While I knew miles could expire I kind of thought accounts were forever but apparently not the case
While I knew miles could expire I kind of thought accounts were forever but apparently not the case
How to Reactivate / Restore / Reinstate Expired Miles – Reengagement Challenge
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...an-flying.html
Dec 13, 2019, 4:10 am
#54
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Roswell, GA
Programs: AA EXP 2.8m,Lifetime PLT, Hilton Diamond, IHG PlLT, SPG Gold
Posts: 3,191
Dec 13, 2019, 7:18 am
#55
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: IAH
Programs: UA MM, AA almost MM
Posts: 1,164
Dec 13, 2019, 8:08 am
#56
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 11,241
They recently announced that miles would no longer expire in the future.
Dec 13, 2019, 9:01 am
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: HH Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 10,458
No, Most airline miles "expire" if there is no activity for 18-24 months. You have a number of inexpensive options to get a few miles (like buying miles or using the shopping portal, etc.) However, we are really talking about account deactivation if not used in a number of years.
Dec 13, 2019, 9:03 am
#59
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: BA
Posts: 954
No, Most airline miles "expire" if there is no activity for 18-24 months. You have a number of inexpensive options to get a few miles (like buying miles or using the shopping portal, etc.) However, we are really talking about account deactivation if not used in a number of years.
Dec 13, 2019, 9:10 am
#60
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, AS MVPG, HH Diamond, NCL Platinum Plus, MSC Diamond
Posts: 21,422