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In accordance with the terms and conditions of Hilton HHonors:
Members who do not have eligible activity as defined in a. - d. below in any 24 consecutive month period may be removed from the Program and are subject to forfeiture of all accumulated Points. At the discretion of Hilton Honors, such Members may be permitted to remain in the Program and removed after five years of inactivity. To keep accumulated Hilton Honors Points, the Member must take one of the following actions within a 24 consecutive month period:
Members who do not have eligible activity as defined in a. - d. below in any 24 consecutive month period may be removed from the Program and are subject to forfeiture of all accumulated Points. At the discretion of Hilton Honors, such Members may be permitted to remain in the Program and removed after five years of inactivity. To keep accumulated Hilton Honors Points, the Member must take one of the following actions within a 24 consecutive month period:
- stay at a hotel within the Hilton Portfolio pursuant to the terms herein;
- earn Hilton Honors Points through any third party source of Hilton Honors Point accumulation, including a Hilton co-branded credit card, pursuant to its terms;
- purchase Hilton Honors Points; or,
- donate Points through The Hilton Honors Giving Back Program.
How To Keep Hilton Honors Points From Expiring: The Definitive Thread
Jan 24, 2007, 5:44 am
#256
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Yinzburgh
Posts: 183
My answer is yes, E-reward redemptions do prevent the points from expiring. I have been doing e-rewards redemptions into my father's Hhonors account and the account is still active without any loss of points. His last Hilton stay was over 18 months ago (and his last non E-rewards activity)
Jan 24, 2007, 9:11 am
#257
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Reno, Nevada
Posts: 7,368
Were it me, I'd probably just pay the $12 or so to HHonors to buy 1,000 points.
Mike
Feb 23, 2007, 5:41 pm
#258
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: United
Posts: 1
Hilton Honors expired points
I am so distressed with these people at Hilton. While I understand you cant keep accounts active forever with inactivity, they made no effort to notify me that my points would expire. Afteer nearly 20 years of travelling for work and also planning conventions and major award shows at Hiltons from LA to NYC over the years...I get the shaft when I need them the most! I was hoping to use my 98.000 points to help me with accomodations while seeking treatment for a brain tumor. I havent travelled as much in the last few years due to this condition. No other program, airline or hotel has done this. I guess its the way things are going though. When I first called, I explained what happened and they said that they would reactivate and reinstate my miles. I even took the Reps name. When I later checked, my balance was ZERO! I called again and they said that they would not reinstate it and had no record of my call! They also emailed me that offer of 5K bonus for each nite I stay in 2007 until my prior balance is reached! So much for loyalty. I dont think I want to reward pooer behavior and give Hilton 20 nites of my money this year. I will spread the dirty word on Hilton and stick with Mariott & Starwood.
Feb 23, 2007, 8:11 pm
#259
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Programs: ICH Ambassador, HH Gold VIP, Starwood Platinum Preferred, UA Premier, AA, Marriott Bonvoy
Posts: 10,629
I am so distressed with these people at Hilton. While I understand you cant keep accounts active forever with inactivity, they made no effort to notify me that my points would expire. Afteer nearly 20 years of travelling for work and also planning conventions and major award shows at Hiltons from LA to NYC over the years...I get the shaft when I need them the most! I was hoping to use my 98.000 points to help me with accomodations while seeking treatment for a brain tumor. I havent travelled as much in the last few years due to this condition. No other program, airline or hotel has done this. I guess its the way things are going though. When I first called, I explained what happened and they said that they would reactivate and reinstate my miles. I even took the Reps name. When I later checked, my balance was ZERO! I called again and they said that they would not reinstate it and had no record of my call! They also emailed me that offer of 5K bonus for each nite I stay in 2007 until my prior balance is reached! So much for loyalty. I dont think I want to reward pooer behavior and give Hilton 20 nites of my money this year. I will spread the dirty word on Hilton and stick with Mariott & Starwood.
Apr 29, 2007, 4:20 am
#260
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: CPT
Programs: BA BD SA
Posts: 4,467
, card. (Hey, the previous Gold card was comped so no big deal.) What puzzles me is that it says to ensure I don't lose my "HHonors privileges" (and the footnote talks about closing my account) I must earn HHonors points before 30 June 2007. But I stayed in a Hilton in late January! So they're giving me 5 months?! Is this a new rule?PS They've sweetened the rather ominous tone of the missive with a double points offer from May to July (which niftily co-incides with 3 stays I will make in June). But I'm not feeling too special, by the look of the brochure this is a standard letter to downgraded Golds - presumably to encourage them not to defect entirely now that they have no status to defend. It worked - I was considering changing some of those June bookings, but this might make me change my mind.
Jun 15, 2007, 12:16 am
#261
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP, Hilton Diamond, Marriot LTG
Posts: 614
just signed up for the mypoints acct through Hilton to get the 500 bonus points.
This should keep my account active yes? How long does it normally take to post? My last stay at a HIlton hotel was 8/10/2006.
This should keep my account active yes? How long does it normally take to post? My last stay at a HIlton hotel was 8/10/2006.
Jun 17, 2007, 2:42 pm
#262
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: uk
Programs: hilton honours, BAEC,BMI
Posts: 105
my last stay was also oct2006
and i don't have a stay planned yet
Jun 22, 2007, 2:36 pm
#263
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 9
Just got my new, blue , card. (Hey, the previous Gold card was comped so no big deal.) ...I must earn HHonors points before 30 June 2007....
PS They've sweetened the rather ominous tone of the missive with a double points offer from May to July (which niftily co-incides with 3 stays I will make in June). But I'm not feeling too special, by the look of the brochure this is a standard letter to downgraded Golds ...
, card. (Hey, the previous Gold card was comped so no big deal.) ...I must earn HHonors points before 30 June 2007....PS They've sweetened the rather ominous tone of the missive with a double points offer from May to July (which niftily co-incides with 3 stays I will make in June). But I'm not feeling too special, by the look of the brochure this is a standard letter to downgraded Golds ...
Jun 25, 2007, 4:07 am
#264
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: China
Programs: UA,DL,CZ
Posts: 860
How to keep my points from expiration
Hi all,
I just got the E-mail from HHonors that my HHonor points is goingto expire since I have not been staying at Hilton for a year.
Is there a good way to keep my points from expriation? I have 38000points and I am a member in China.
Thanks,
tylor
I just got the E-mail from HHonors that my HHonor points is goingto expire since I have not been staying at Hilton for a year.
Is there a good way to keep my points from expriation? I have 38000points and I am a member in China.
Thanks,
tylor
Jun 25, 2007, 5:34 am
#265
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta - Gold; Starwood - Platinum; HHonors - Diamond & Avis Preferred
Posts: 10,869
Attached is a thread which will give you lots of options.
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...oints+expiring
Also, FYI, as a new member you might not be aware of the search feature. The search feature is located on the blue bar, directly under the title of this thread. Almost anything you want to know on flyertalk can be found by starting a search.
I would also suggest you reading the PLEASE READ FIRST: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Pertaining to Hilton HHonors thread at the top of the first page, as it contains some of the best information about the Hilton HHonors program.
Jul 9, 2007, 11:56 am
#266
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,904
I read through all 16 pages and found conflicting answers to my question.
I believe each of the following 3 activities will refresh my account to keep it from expiring. Is this correct?
(1) Last month I transferred Amtrak to HH.
(2) I'm about to transfer eRewards to HH in July, Oct, Jan.
(3) 500 points for signing up at MyPoints.
Thanks!
P.S. I'm already aware of the no fee HH Visa.
I believe each of the following 3 activities will refresh my account to keep it from expiring. Is this correct?
(1) Last month I transferred Amtrak to HH.
(2) I'm about to transfer eRewards to HH in July, Oct, Jan.
(3) 500 points for signing up at MyPoints.
Thanks!
P.S. I'm already aware of the no fee HH Visa.
E-reward redemptions do prevent the points from expiring. I have been doing e-rewards redemptions into my father's Hhonors account and the account is still active without any loss of points. His last Hilton stay was over 18 months ago (and his last non E-rewards activity)
Last edited by rrgg; Jul 9, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Jul 13, 2007, 6:52 pm
#268
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta - Gold; Starwood - Platinum; HHonors - Diamond & Avis Preferred
Posts: 10,869
How about reading the thread below and checking the FAQ sticky?
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435471
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435471
Jul 13, 2007, 8:49 pm
#270
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: 99654
Programs: Many
Posts: 6,450