Best way to burn low FC balance?
Oct 11, 2017, 10:36 pm
#1
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Best way to burn low FC balance?
I have a low balance (~17K) in my FC account, which are expiring soon. Since I have no opportunity to increase that balance in the forseeable future, what is the best way to use the miles, short of charity?
Also, do the FC rules allow me to book an award flight beyond the expiry date of the miles if the booking is of course done prior to expiry?
Also, do the FC rules allow me to book an award flight beyond the expiry date of the miles if the booking is of course done prior to expiry?
Oct 11, 2017, 11:29 pm
#2
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On your second question - yes you can book a flight for a later date than when the miles actually expire.
not sure what 17k miles would get yiu in terms of a reward but you can also use them to reduce the cost of a flight using the miles plus cash option.
not sure what 17k miles would get yiu in terms of a reward but you can also use them to reduce the cost of a flight using the miles plus cash option.
Oct 12, 2017, 1:18 am
#3
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Not knowing your personal circumstances, one option would be to apply for the credit card, MS the bonus, and then cancel the card. That'd give you another three years. IIRC you could also buy 1000 points and call it a day (since that would give you three years from the transaction date to use the points or generate more activity).
Oct 12, 2017, 3:20 am
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Keep the miles alive by doing a minor transaction. You never know when you will find a use for them.
More than once I've burned a bunch of miles or points on something silly and low-value, only to wish I still had them 6-9 months later when a need arose.
More than once I've burned a bunch of miles or points on something silly and low-value, only to wish I still had them 6-9 months later when a need arose.