MDtR-Chicago

Bumping this. I just successfully used the TopGuest social media check in process to earn 50 points from a Doubletree. I'm hoping this will reset my expiration date.

Points posted in about 3 days. There's a thread in MilesBuzz about it.

pcg2001

Hi everyone,
I know this does not sound like a lot but our 14400 points are expiring in February. I was waiting to buy a restaurant.com certificate for $2, but the offer does not seem to be available at the moment.
I am not sure if spending $12.50 is worth it since I am not sure if we will be able to use the points anyway.

There is a remote chance we will be going to Liverpool later in the year. The hampton inn is only category 2 12500 points. Can I book an e-reward for a tentative date now and then later have it amended without loss of points? Or if I cancel the reward, are the points reinstated or do I lose them (since I had no activity in my account)?

Thanks in advance.

Braindrain

Reservations can be amended as long as the inventory still exists. And, cancellations do return the full amount of points into your account.

padthai2go

1 Join Hilton HHonors Dining and register for the Get a Jump on 2011 Bonus.
2 Spend $30 dining at participating restaurants, bars and clubs over the next 30 days.
3 Complete a review within 30 days of each dine. (The review link will be emailed to you, and it only takes a minute to complete.)
4 Earn 1,100 HHonors Bonus Points.

GET A JUMP ON 2011 BONUS DETAILS
*This bonus offer is open to new Hilton HHonors Dining members or existing members without a dining profile at the time of registration. A dining profile includes creating a web login and opting in and remaining opted in to receive emails from Hilton HHonors Dining with a valid, deliverable email address. To qualify, your profile must originate through one of the "Join Now" links on this page. You must register by March 31, 2011, to qualify for this bonus. You must continue to satisfy other Online and/or Elite Member level criteria to earn this bonus.

To earn this bonus, you must spend a total of $30 (including tax & tip) in any combination of dines at participating restaurants, bars or clubs within 30 days of registering for the bonus, and submit a review about the dine within 30 days of your dine. You must complete a review of your dine for the dine to count towards this bonus. Please note that activity that occurred prior to registration will not be eligible for this bonus. In addition, all dines must occur during a valid reward period and be paid for with a credit or debit card registered in Hilton HHonors Dining. A maximum of 1,100 Bonus Points may be earned with this bonus. Offer is not combinable with other Hilton HHonors Dining bonuses. Please allow 4-6 weeks from your dines for any Bonus Points to post to your Hilton HHonors Dining account. All account inquiries related to this bonus must be received by August 30, 2011.

Please note that some restaurants offer rewards only on certain days of the week or up to a maximum spending amount per month. For complete program Terms and Conditions, guidelines and restrictions, and the latest rewards calendar, visit hiltonhhonorsdining.com. Other limitations may apply.

SAT Lawyer

I vaguely recall being able to see an expiration date for my HHonors points due to inactivity on the HHonors website in the past, but can't find it these days. Where should I look? Or am I just supposed to figure out the date of my last activity (2/8/10) and plan accordingly?

Brobbel

Yes. If it is February 8, 2010 then hurry. If it is 2 August you have some time left.

browniegirl

Hi all, do you know if Canadians can apply for either of the Hilton Honours credit cards? We have approx 15000 pts (not many) that are about to expire in April and want to keep them. We are considering one of those programs but I do not see where they apply to Canada. Anyone know? I may just have to do the purchase of 1000 points..please let me know if anyone has any info, thanks! We have 3 nights booked later this year in the States at hilton brand hotels but not until then.

thanks!

Leah

KenP

I don't understand why it would be a good business decision for Hilton to inactivate a guest account for inactivity after a year of non-use. I certainly understand zeroing out the points, and I am not complaining about that at all. However, I went to book a week stay at a Hilton property and see that my Hilton account no longer exists. I stayed at a Hilton in 2009. Why does Hilton do that with this tough economy? Is it some Hilton Computer geek that thinks it is too expensive to store old guest accounts on the server ( I mean at least for 3 years) ? Storage is cheap! You'd think they would be glad to have a customer back. Email statements cost next to nothing. It irritated me enough that now I am staying at a Starwood property instead.

Caledonian

Hi

I have searched the forum, but are transferring miles from one account (my wife's) to another account (mine) a way to stop her points expiring?

gv111

NO. Here is the info from Hilton TC:
Here are my recommendations -

1) buy points
2) purchase something through Hilton mall.
3) dine through hilton dining.

Hope it helps.

MarkMColo

Honestly, I don't think anyone here understands why they do it.

SingaporeDon

or
4) Use your Hilton Honors Credit Card one a year

ChinaShrek

Except Starwood has the same account cancellation policy with one year of inactivity.

SingaporeDon

But SPG never does, and the staff are much better than the HHonors gestapo!

glu800

I'm in the same boat as my 5000 or so Hilton points are about to expire at the end of March. Just looked through the Hilton HHonors Mall and figured I could buy a couple of 1-hour prints from Walmart (enough to equal $1), and probably just pick them up from the nearest local Walmart.

That should work to keep my points from expiring for another year hopefully!