Can you claim old miles?

If you forgot to input your loyalty number during checkout—or if you weren't even a member at the time of your flight—you can retroactively claim those miles, or request a mileage credit.



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But if you forgot, it's OK. Most airlines, Keyes said, allow travelers to request miles three to 14 days after booking and within 12 months of travel.

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You can request miles for eligible flights if it's been at least 3 days since you completed travel. We'll reply to the email address in your account.

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Most airlines, Keyes said, allow travelers to request miles three to 14 days after booking and within 12 months of travel.

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The price to reactivate miles is $50 for every 5,000 miles, plus a $30 processing fee per transaction, per account. (For example, you can reactivate 24,500 miles from one account for a cost of $280. That's a $250 mileage reactivation fee and a $30 transaction fee.

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Some airlines may allow miles to be transferred to a beneficiary, others might close the account upon death, and still, others might allow miles to be used for a period following the account holder's death. For instance, American Airlines does not allow miles to be willed or inherited.

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Yes, American Airlines AAdvantage® miles expire if you have no earning or redemption activity on your account in a 24-month period. Per the AAdvantage® FAQs page: “Just earn or redeem miles on American or with an AAdvantage® partner at least once every 24 months.

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Airline miles are oftentimes the most valuable award travel currency. While many travel rewards are worth around 1 cent each, airline miles can be worth up to 6 cents each for first-class flights. Despite the potentially high valuations, miles are not always worth earning.

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You've got flexibility with your miles with the ability to book Award Travel for yourself or for someone else – even if you're not flying with them. Plus, you can always buy more, gift or transfer them, or even donate your miles to a cause you care about.

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How To Stop Your Miles & More Miles Expiring
  1. Your miles will not expire as long as you hold elite status with Miles & More (Frequent Traveller, Senator, or HON Circle Member).
  2. If you carry an eligible co-branded credit card, your miles are exempt from the 36-month expiration policy.


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