According to Travel + Leisure, most accrued frequent-flyer miles will expire — typically after your account is inactive for 12 to 18 months. Heads up: It used to be 36 months on average.
The magazine also reports that 39 billion miles went poof in 2007.
So if you’ve squirreled away points and worry they could disappear from inactivity (and your inattention to life’s myriad details), check out MileageManager. For less than $15 USD annually, the Web site provides services that simplify that piece of your life, including tracking your mileage expiration and sending timely e-mail reminders.
You can also keep your miles alive by booking a hotel or rental car with a partner company, or occasionally incurring a small charge on airline-branded plastic to reactivate an account.
Any savvy travelers out there with related tips to share?
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