Asia Miles extension -- does redeeming and canceling "reset" the expiry clock?
#31
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: SE 100K
Posts: 930
Similar situation to the OP + had the same idea but seems that isn't possible...
So is there no way to extend the expiry date on miles expiring Jan 31st, 2021 ?
Does making one (small) purchase on the Asia Miles store reset it?
Earning Asia Miles via new credit card sign up / points?
Appreciate any advice...
So is there no way to extend the expiry date on miles expiring Jan 31st, 2021 ?
Does making one (small) purchase on the Asia Miles store reset it?
Earning Asia Miles via new credit card sign up / points?
Appreciate any advice...
#32
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Earth. Residency:HKG formerly:YYZ
Programs: CX, DL, Nexus/GE, APEC
Posts: 10,659
#33
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,651
Similar situation to the OP + had the same idea but seems that isn't possible...
So is there no way to extend the expiry date on miles expiring Jan 31st, 2021 ?
Does making one (small) purchase on the Asia Miles store reset it?
Earning Asia Miles via new credit card sign up / points?
Appreciate any advice...
So is there no way to extend the expiry date on miles expiring Jan 31st, 2021 ?
Does making one (small) purchase on the Asia Miles store reset it?
Earning Asia Miles via new credit card sign up / points?
Appreciate any advice...
Anyone able to report if there have been cases where they have not done this extension, especially non-status members (I may need to avail of it next year) ?
#34
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,691
One of the earlier posters indicated that if you cancel the award 'after' the miles have expired, they will give a curtesy 12mth extension (even though its not in the T&C). So it seems to me that would work, especially if the flight is cancelled, but it seems you could pay $120 to cancel otherwise.
Anyone able to report if there have been cases where they have not done this extension, especially non-status members (I may need to avail of it next year) ?
Anyone able to report if there have been cases where they have not done this extension, especially non-status members (I may need to avail of it next year) ?
#36
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,691
#38
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,435
#39
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beijing
Posts: 349
Well, I have been given a 'goodwill measure extension on my expiring miles of ..... (drumm roll!).... one week!
Can anyone recommend a good route (thats likely getting cancelled) where I can invest 18.000-25.000 miles and have a bare minimum of fees/taxes to pay? (ideally in Europe or ex HKG)
Can anyone recommend a good route (thats likely getting cancelled) where I can invest 18.000-25.000 miles and have a bare minimum of fees/taxes to pay? (ideally in Europe or ex HKG)
#42
Ambassador, Hong Kong and Macau
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: Non-top tier Asia Miles member
Posts: 19,671
If Aus opens borders, CX can sustain >1 passenger flight a day.
If Aus does not, CX consolidates flights even if it presently lets you book on them.
Flight consolidation happens CX101 (prime flight)<CX139<CX111<=CX161.
Once CX consolidates flights, you have an IATA-assured right to cancel and you can trigger a clock reset.
So CX161s great for engineering flight cancellation and clock reset. Ive done two engineer jobs on CX161 and one more is awaiting cancellation.
You can commit more miles than you need for the clock reset. The excess miles come back with original expiry.
If the engineering fails, youre out of US$120/12,000 miles per ticket anyway max - youll still get your clock reset.
#43
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Beijing
Posts: 349
thank you for the detailed explanation. You seem to have much better knowledge of the possibilities than me. Have requested CX161 in late April as Standard Economy one way. Lets see what happens.
#44
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: BART Platinum, AA Plat Pro
Posts: 1,157
Cos QF doesnt see Aus open borders til 2H 2021 https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...cond-half-2021
If Aus opens borders, CX can sustain >1 passenger flight a day.
If Aus does not, CX consolidates flights even if it presently lets you book on them.
Flight consolidation happens CX101 (prime flight)<CX139<CX111<=CX161.
Once CX consolidates flights, you have an IATA-assured right to cancel and you can trigger a clock reset.
So CX161s great for engineering flight cancellation and clock reset. Ive done two engineer jobs on CX161 and one more is awaiting cancellation.
You can commit more miles than you need for the clock reset. The excess miles come back with original expiry.
If the engineering fails, youre out of US$120/12,000 miles per ticket anyway max - youll still get your clock reset.
If Aus opens borders, CX can sustain >1 passenger flight a day.
If Aus does not, CX consolidates flights even if it presently lets you book on them.
Flight consolidation happens CX101 (prime flight)<CX139<CX111<=CX161.
Once CX consolidates flights, you have an IATA-assured right to cancel and you can trigger a clock reset.
So CX161s great for engineering flight cancellation and clock reset. Ive done two engineer jobs on CX161 and one more is awaiting cancellation.
You can commit more miles than you need for the clock reset. The excess miles come back with original expiry.
If the engineering fails, youre out of US$120/12,000 miles per ticket anyway max - youll still get your clock reset.