Do all air miles expire?


Do all air miles expire? Some airlines set expiration dates for miles a certain time after they are earned, while others consider any activity to be valid for keeping miles active (earning, redeeming and transferring). In these cases, as long as your account has some mileage activity and isn't inactive, your miles won't expire.


How do I claim old air miles?

Request missing AAdvantage miles. The American Airlines website has a page dedicated to requesting retroactive mileage credit. To request mileage credit, you'll need your AAdvantage number and your ticket number. The record locator will not be sufficient, you'll need to look up the ticket number.


Do Virgin Atlantic points expire?

Unlike Flying Club Miles, Virgin Points will never expire. This means you have as much time as you need to redeem your Virgin Points, which have exactly the same value as miles. So no matter what life throws at you, your points are yours to use now or in the future.


Are old air miles still valid?

Here's the catch. Air Miles themselves do not expire. But, if your account “expires” by being “dormant” (or inactive) for 24 consecutive months, then the points on it will disappear. An account is considered inactive if there are no points transactions within that period.


Can you fly free with miles?

You need 6,000 to 20,000 miles for a free one-way flight, depending on how far you're flying, which airline you're using and the dates of your travel. A one-way international flight will usually cost 35,000-50,000+ miles.


How do I know if my air miles are expiring?

Here's the catch. Air Miles themselves do not expire. But, if your account “expires” by being “dormant” (or inactive) for 24 consecutive months, then the points on it will disappear. An account is considered inactive if there are no points transactions within that period.


Can you change AIR MILES to cash miles?

Once Miles are in your AIR MILES Cash and Dream Accounts, they cannot be transferred from one to the other.


How many air miles do I need to get a free flight?

We sampled flight awards available with U.S. carriers and found that consumers need between about 8,000 and 57,000 miles to get a free one-way coach flight. Free flights in business or first class start at around 25,000 miles and climb to well over 150,000 miles one-way.


How many air miles do you need for a free trip?

We sampled flight awards available with U.S. carriers and found that consumers need between about 8,000 and 57,000 miles to get a free one-way coach flight. Free flights in business or first class start at around 25,000 miles and climb to well over 150,000 miles one-way.


Why do air miles expire?

Air Miles themselves do not expire. But, if your account “expires” by being “dormant” (or inactive) for 24 consecutive months, then the points on it will disappear. An account is considered inactive if there are no points transactions within that period.


Can airline miles be used for any airline?

You typically aren't able to transfer miles between partner airlines (or any airlines). But what you can do is use your loyalty program points to book an award flight on a partner airline. While searching for a flight on your favorite airline's website, choose the option to book or redeem using points or miles.


How do I keep miles and more miles from expiring?

How can I protect my Miles & More award miles from expiry? Award miles can be protected from expiry through status membership or a Miles & More Credit Card.


How many AIR MILES do you need for a free flight?

We sampled flight awards available with U.S. carriers and found that consumers need between about 8,000 and 57,000 miles to get a free one-way coach flight. Free flights in business or first class start at around 25,000 miles and climb to well over 150,000 miles one-way.