What to do with 17,862 points that are expiring early december?
Oct 9, 2014, 8:24 pm
#1
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What to do with 17,862 points that are expiring early december?
Hi. Appreciate any help from the expert on these boards. Back in 2011 or so I took advantage of the southwest credit card promotion with the 50,000 points. (I cancelled the card after the year) Used some for a nice anniversary trip with my husband and have 17,862 left that are expiring 12/5/2015. Not a good time for us to fly somewhere. I tried to buy a few gift cards with what was left but it kept telling me I was not logged in even though I could see my name and # of miles. Do you have to have an active Southwest credit card to get the gift cards? Thanks so much for taking the time to respond.
Oct 9, 2014, 10:17 pm
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Another option: send the points to AirTran and back. You will have 14.25 credits good until October 2015. Add 1500 points any time before then to create a Standard Award good for a year from the date you create it. Potentially a 20 month extension in all.
Oct 10, 2014, 7:14 am
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I think you do need the CC to get gift cards.
Easy method: Go to Rapid Rewards Dining and register any credit card. Then go to a restaurant on the list and buy something small with that card. Takes a few days only.
Oct 10, 2014, 10:52 pm
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I just searched google and found this link https://www.rapidrewardsdining.com/enrollment.htm
Oct 11, 2014, 11:37 am
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Buy some flowers for your husband through their partner program which will net you a quick 1000 points, and he'll love you for it! 
http://www.southwest.com/html/rapidr...00Flowers.html
http://www.southwest.com/html/rapidr...00Flowers.html