"Next month, United Airlines and American Airlines will strip frequent-flier miles from accounts that have been inactive for 18 months, half the time they had been letting accounts sit idle previously.

Infrequent fliers can preserve their miles by taking action that adds to or subtracts from their account balance before the deadlines.

American and United are among many airlines that are cracking down on casual customers by shortening the time an account can remain dormant before miles disappear.

The old industry standard was 36 months. Now, most major airlines require action every 18 to 24 months. Among old-line carriers, only Northwest is still at 36 months. Continental says it has never expunged miles from accounts, although it reserves the right to do so after 18 months of inactivity.

The good news is, you usually don't have to take a trip to generate activity in your account. "
[Via www.sfgate.com]

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"Holders of the most exclusive American Express cards get a new perk starting today – free access to American Airlines Inc.'s airport clubs worldwide.

American Express Co. and American will announce today that Platinum and Centurion cardholders can get into American's Admirals Clubs on days that they travel on American.

Holders of those American Express cards already get access to a number of other airlines' airport clubs, but until now, about the only way they could get into an Admirals Club was to buy their way in.

Simon Kahn, vice president of Platinum and Centurion marketing for American Express, said its cardholders let American Express know what they wanted.

"We talk to our card members all the time," he said. "One of the things we hear from them is that they want access to American Airlines lounges. In research study after research study, American Airlines has come out as one of the most popular carriers for our base. We just think this is a terrific additional benefit for those cardholders."

The Platinum and Centurion cardholders – whether consumer, business or corporate members – tend to spend a lot of money. American Airlines spokesman Charley Wilson said the relationship will work to American's benefit as well.

"It provides American Express' Platinum and Centurion cardholders access to our clubs, and it also provides American Airlines an opportunity to talk to them and expose our products and services to them," he said.

To gain access to an Admirals Club, a traveler must show an American Express Platinum or Centurion card and an itinerary showing that he is flying on American that day. The cardholder can bring two guests.

Normally, American charges $50 for a one-day pass or $300 to $450 to join for one year, depending on frequent-flier status, with renewal costs of $250 to $400 a year. Its AAdvantage frequent-flier club members can also trade in miles for Admirals Club memberships.

Of course, getting in through an American Express card won't be free, either. Holders of the Platinum card pay a $450 annual fee, and the more exclusive Centurion card reportedly costs $2,500 a year.

The free access applies only to the cards issued directly by American Express, not to cards issued by bank partners such as Citibank." [Via Dallas News.com]

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For the first time ever, we are waiving our transaction fee. Just for you! Purchase 25,000
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Donors who make one time gifts of $100 or more are eligible to receive 10 American Airlines AAdvantage miles for every dollar donated. Please allow up to eight weeks for the bonus miles to be posted to your account. Contributions can only be accepted in U.S. dollars. All gifts are welcome; however, miles will only be earned for contributions between $100 and $10,000 USD. The America the Beautiful - the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is offered as a benefit for contributions of $1000 or more - an $80.00 value. Donors are eligible to receive the Pass as a benefit once per calendar year. Please allow up to eight weeks to receive your Pass.

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This web page is about you – our valued customer. We've listened to women like you and recognized the need to provide additional information tailored to your business and pleasure travel needs and lifestyle.

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For a limited time only, American Airlines and UNICEF are offering a special online promotion to earn two AAdvantage® miles for every dollar donated.

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Swiss Knight Fondues and Snack Wedges are made with 100% natural cheese and real milk for a naturally better taste. And now earn 500 American Airlines AAdvantage® miles with the purchase of specially-marked boxes of Swiss Knight. There is a limit of two (2) redemptions per AAdvantage® member. To redeem the miles,Please allow 6-8 weeks before your miles are credited to your AAdvantage® Account.
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