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Old Apr 9, 2017, 10:33 pm
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JAL Mileage Bank expiration policy.
Is there a way to prevent JAL Miles from expiring after 36 months?

I have searched both the forums and JAL, and although there is tons of information about other carriers, I can't seem to find an answer.

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Old Apr 9, 2017, 11:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Budoka
Is there a way to prevent JAL Miles from expiring after 36 months?

I have searched both the forums and JAL, and although there is tons of information about other carriers, I can't seem to find an answer.

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Apart from achieving JGC Premier or Diamond status, no. As long as a member has emerald status, the points will not expire. But other than that, no options.
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Old Apr 9, 2017, 11:36 pm
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IIRC, holding a JALcard also has this benefit?
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Old Apr 9, 2017, 11:41 pm
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Originally Posted by JALlover
IIRC, holding a JALcard also has this benefit?
I have never seen that mentioned in connection with my JAL card.
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Old Apr 10, 2017, 2:40 am
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Originally Posted by CPH-Flyer
I have never seen that mentioned in connection with my JAL card.
The student card comes with this benefit as long as you are still enrolled

https://www.jal.co.jp/jalcard/card/navi.html

Also, the CLUB EST card will extend the validity to 60 months

https://www.jal.co.jp/jalcard/card/est.html
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Old Apr 10, 2017, 3:14 am
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Originally Posted by JALPak
The student card comes with this benefit as long as you are still enrolled

https://www.jal.co.jp/jalcard/card/navi.html

Also, the CLUB EST card will extend the validity to 60 months

https://www.jal.co.jp/jalcard/card/est.html
To quote the good old movie Lethal Weapon... I am getting too old for this s..t

Interesting target group to set for this benefit. But building future loyalty is probably not a bad step.
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Old Apr 10, 2017, 6:34 am
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Originally Posted by CPH-Flyer
To quote the good old movie Lethal Weapon... I am getting too old for this s..t

Interesting target group to set for this benefit. But building future loyalty is probably not a bad step.
O.K. If you are 55 years old or above, you may apply the following card for extending mile validity to 60 months.
(Accually, not extending. Miles earned before card joining expire in 36 months)

JAL G.G WAON Card.

http://www.jal.co.jp/jalmile/card/GG/ (In Japanese)
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Old Apr 10, 2017, 4:37 pm
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Originally Posted by Wasabi Tofu
O.K. If you are 55 years old or above, you may apply the following card for extending mile validity to 60 months.
(Accually, not extending. Miles earned before card joining expire in 36 months)

JAL G.G WAON Card.

http://www.jal.co.jp/jalmile/card/GG/ (In Japanese)
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And I am too young for that.... I guess conclusion is that for certain age brackets there are card options, under certain conditions, to extend point life time.
If OP falls in to the age buckets, there are options other than the JGC Premier and Diamond way.
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Old Apr 10, 2017, 5:13 pm
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Originally Posted by CPH-Flyer
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And I am too young for that.... I guess conclusion is that for certain age brackets there are card options, under certain conditions, to extend point life time.
If OP falls in to the age buckets, there are options other than the JGC Premier and Diamond way.
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Don't worry, you aren't that far away from the GG card
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Old Apr 10, 2017, 5:32 pm
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Originally Posted by JALPak
Don't worry, you aren't that far away from the GG card
And I get closer and closer every day.
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