Is there anything I can do with a little bit of expiring miles?
May 16, 2017, 4:19 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: Virgin America
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Is there anything I can do with a little bit of expiring miles?
I have just about 7000 miles set to expire soon. With no trips on the horizon, is there anything I can do with these? Transfer them elsewhere? Possible to book a 1-way trip for a weekend getaway with these few miles? Looks like the only thing I could buy with them on United site is magazines, which I don't care for.
May 16, 2017, 5:11 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2003
Programs: UA *G 1MM LT United Club & Global Entry
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May 16, 2017, 5:11 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CHS
Programs: UA GS, Bonvoy Amabassador, Hertz PC
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donate to charity
https://secure.unitedmileageplus.com...ner_name=DON_L
Not sure if that link will work, so go to mileage plus -> use award miles -> donate is at the bottom
https://secure.unitedmileageplus.com...ner_name=DON_L
Not sure if that link will work, so go to mileage plus -> use award miles -> donate is at the bottom
May 17, 2017, 5:55 am
#4
Join Date: Sep 2014
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May 17, 2017, 10:26 am
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May 31, 2017, 6:03 pm
#6
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Mileage Plus
Posts: 186
United may have a credit card offer whereby you get so many free miles if you spend so much in so many months. Sometimes the first year is free. So you might get the credit card, the free miles after doing the spend and that will re-set the clock on expiration. However, not everyone will be planning to do the necessary spend and if credit is an issue, too many credit card apps can hurt your credit rating.
Jun 1, 2017, 7:02 am
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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