Miles Expiring - Any Way to Extend Them for Free or Low Cost?
Feb 14, 2023, 8:31 pm
#31
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, IHG Diamond, Omni Platinum
Posts: 197
Also, am I able to book a flight with a travel date after the expiration date? That is, if my miles expire 4/30/23, can I today book a flight with a travel date of Sept 1?
Thanks
Feb 14, 2023, 11:52 pm
#32
Join Date: Nov 2021
Programs: IHG, Marriot, Emirates
Posts: 121
Can anyone confirm whether the credit card prevents the expiration of miles obtained prior to the credit card?
Also, am I able to book a flight with a travel date after the expiration date? That is, if my miles expire 4/30/23, can I today book a flight with a travel date of Sept 1?
Thanks
Also, am I able to book a flight with a travel date after the expiration date? That is, if my miles expire 4/30/23, can I today book a flight with a travel date of Sept 1?
Thanks
"No Miles Expiry
- Skywards Miles are normally valid for a period of three years from the date they were earned as stated in the standard Emirates Skywards Program Rules.
- As a benefit of having the Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard, Skywards Miles belonging to the primary cardmember will not expire as long as they have an open Card Account in Good Standing.
- If the Card Account is closed, Emirates Skywards will communicate an adjusted expiry date for any Miles that should have expired as per the standard Emirates Skywards Program Rules.
- The adjusted expiry date will be two months from the Card Account closure date."
Feb 15, 2023, 12:24 am
#33
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
That is no problem but any changes made after the expiry date which require a re-issue of the ticket may cause a problem.
Mar 26, 2023, 9:14 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL DM, AA PlatPro, Hilton DM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 1,532
Any new ideas or news on expiration policies? I have a lot of miles expiring on 3/31... the cost to extend is just too much (they'll only let me extend 200K for $2K) and I just can't get the credit card right now.
That means using the miles seems to be my only option -- that's fine actually as I have a trip I need to book, but worried I'll lose flexibility and change capabilities as I'm sure I can't re-deposit miles after this....
That means using the miles seems to be my only option -- that's fine actually as I have a trip I need to book, but worried I'll lose flexibility and change capabilities as I'm sure I can't re-deposit miles after this....
Mar 28, 2023, 2:20 am
#36
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
If it's just date changes you should be OK. The miles seem to "stick" to the booking during the change process and as long as there is availability the changes get made using the original miles. You may not be as lucky on more complex changes.
Mar 29, 2023, 4:40 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Wyndham Diamond, IHG Diamond, Omni Platinum
Posts: 197
I found this under the terms and conditions of the Barclay Emirates Skywards credit card.
"No Miles Expiry
"No Miles Expiry
- Skywards Miles are normally valid for a period of three years from the date they were earned as stated in the standard Emirates Skywards Program Rules.
- As a benefit of having the Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard, Skywards Miles belonging to the primary cardmember will not expire as long as they have an open Card Account in Good Standing.
- If the Card Account is closed, Emirates Skywards will communicate an adjusted expiry date for any Miles that should have expired as per the standard Emirates Skywards Program Rules.
- The adjusted expiry date will be two months from the Card Account closure date."
May 23, 2023, 5:37 pm
#38
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,209
If I cancel the credit card, does the regular mileage expiration kick in (I.e. 3 years from when the miles were earned) or do I get 3 years from when I cancel the credit card?
May 26, 2023, 1:08 pm
#39
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Mileage Plus
Posts: 462
As indicated in post #32 earlier, it appears that EK will, for any miles that would have otherwise already expired, set a new expiration date that is two months from the date that the CC account is closed.
May 27, 2023, 7:47 pm
#40
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,209
Also, when they normally expire 3 years after posting in the birth month of the account holder, if my birthday is in July and the miles post in July would I only get 3 years or would I get 4? Namely to maximize the expiration (to get 4 years), do I need the miles to post in August or can they post in July?
May 27, 2023, 8:46 pm
#41
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Mileage Plus
Posts: 462
Also, when they normally expire 3 years after posting in the birth month of the account holder, if my birthday is in July and the miles post in July would I only get 3 years or would I get 4? Namely to maximize the expiration (to get 4 years), do I need the miles to post in August or can they post in July?
May 27, 2023, 9:11 pm
#42
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,209
That is correct. So if you are able to utilize the points prior to their normal expiration, then having the CC won't make a difference.
Not positive, but I interpret the terms to suggest that if the standard expiration date falls in the same month as your birth month, than that 3 yr window is the expiration date.
Not positive, but I interpret the terms to suggest that if the standard expiration date falls in the same month as your birth month, than that 3 yr window is the expiration date.
Nov 3, 2023, 11:16 am
#43
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/1MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 11,961
Does Emirates have any transfer partners? like for magazines or hotel points? I have 2,000 points that will expire soon. Thanks!
