Cancel BA and use AA or Vice Verse??
Jan 17, 2010 | 1:42 pm
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False. They expire in 3 years if there is no account activity during that time. (This is more generous than AA's 18-month expiration policy.)
Originally Posted by ChaseTheMiles
I thought one benefit for BA miles is that they don't expire. True?
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Jan 17, 2010 | 7:01 pm
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To some this is actually an added benefit.
Jan 17, 2010 | 8:46 pm
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Shall we add that AA miles can be redeemed on BA to Europe via Canada or Mexico?
To some this is actually an added benefit.
Yes, of course. And one can use AA miles to fly BA between Bermuda or the Caribbean and London, as well. Which brings up this question: On an AA all-partner award routing between the U.S. and London via Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean, would any of those connecting points count as the North American gateway for free stopover purposes, or is the North American gateway limited to U.S. cities?
Originally Posted by Happy
To some this is actually an added benefit.
Jan 17, 2010 | 10:48 pm
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Yes, of course. And one can use AA miles to fly BA between Bermuda or the Caribbean and London, as well. Which brings up this question: On an AA all-partner award routing between the U.S. and London via Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean, would any of those connecting points count as the North American gateway for free stopover purposes, or is the North American gateway limited to U.S. cities?
Yes, of course. And one can use AA miles to fly BA between Bermuda or the Caribbean and London, as well. Which brings up this question: On an AA all-partner award routing between the U.S. and London via Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, or the Caribbean, would any of those connecting points count as the North American gateway for free stopover purposes, or is the North American gateway limited to U.S. cities?
Jan 17, 2010 | 11:45 pm
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It is so easy to keep AA miles active that this should not be a significant consideration.