My airline tried to get me
They think they’re so slick but they didn’t get over on me. I had to buy some frequent flyer miles so my account wouldn’t go dormant. I hadn’t flown in almost 18 months and that’s the new threshold for keeping your account active. I have enough for a trip to the Caribbean or Europe (but probably the Caribbean) and I was not about to let those miles expire.
I purchased 1000 miles and they gave me a bonus of the same amount. So how did they try to get me? Well my account was set to expire on the 18th. I bought miles on the 12th expecting them to be credited within 3 days. They charged my account on the 13th but held the miles. I had to call customer service and they told me the miles would be credited around the 18th or 19th, the day after my miles would expire. Ummm nope that won’t work. I had the customer service rep credit them right then while I was on the phone. Now I have a new 18 month window to play with.
I see I have to keep an eye on them and keep them in check. You won’t be snatching my miles Mr. Airline. Nice try though.

