50000 Etihad miles expiring
Dec 29, 2011, 3:26 pm
#1
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50000 Etihad miles expiring
Hey, I have about 50000 Etihad miles expire at the end of this month. I won't be travelling anytime soon and was looking at the rewards site for gift cards, but there seems to be no useful ones. Does anyone know if there's a way to extend the the deadline or convert them to some other FF program, (like a OW or *A airline)?
Dec 29, 2011, 3:44 pm
#3
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Dec 29, 2011, 3:49 pm
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Dec 29, 2011, 6:43 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
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I don't know where you are based but IMHO 50,000 miles [which will go to waste otherwise] can be used to pay for a trip for a friend/family member who couldn't afford it otherwise. Little cost to you and will make someone really happy!
Dec 29, 2011, 8:15 pm
#7
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True I've read that miles can be redeemed on AA also
Dec 30, 2011, 12:08 am
#8
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Dubai
Programs: Skywards Gold, Etihad Silver, Qatar Gold, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, SPG, Hilton
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flying anywhere
Where is the destination you are most likely to fly to within the coming 12 months? Once you decide on that, choose the destination and book any date. The ticket would be valid for 1 year anyway. Book any date, and change it as you like within the 1 year time period.
In my view, miles loose dramatic value if used for anything other than redemption or upgrades.
You could try posting them on a website called souq*dot*com, where there is a sizable UAE audiance which can help you offload them.
In my view, miles loose dramatic value if used for anything other than redemption or upgrades.
You could try posting them on a website called souq*dot*com, where there is a sizable UAE audiance which can help you offload them.
Dec 30, 2011, 12:48 am
#9
Join Date: Sep 2003
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The OP lives in Canada which is likely to be more difficult.
Dec 30, 2011, 8:24 am
#10
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NCL and LBA
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What happens if you make a booking for the future and then if you don't need it you cancel it? I.e. If you made a booking for March and then cancelled it in March.. Would you get the miles back?
Book a one-way F LHR-AUH (55k) sometime in the next year and change the dates of you have to.
Book a one-way F LHR-AUH (55k) sometime in the next year and change the dates of you have to.
Dec 30, 2011, 10:59 am
#11
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What happens if you make a booking for the future and then if you don't need it you cancel it? I.e. If you made a booking for March and then cancelled it in March.. Would you get the miles back?
Book a one-way F LHR-AUH (55k) sometime in the next year and change the dates of you have to.
Book a one-way F LHR-AUH (55k) sometime in the next year and change the dates of you have to.
I ordered a watch which is valued at 400 dollars, will notify you guys if I get hit with any excise taxes.
Crossing my fingers. ^
Thanks everyone and Happy New Year!
Feb 21, 2012, 2:01 pm
#12
Join Date: Feb 2012
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I'm in the same situation too with around 50000 miles expiring. I reside in Canada and planning to redeem for a gift. Did you receive your watch? Was there any excise tax? Thanks.