Guest guest30085 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Apparently my airmiles are due to expire (it's been that long since I went anywhere :frown:) and I'm not ready to book my flights to Oz, so what can I do with them? I really don't need the earrings or watches or leather bound notepad they advertise on their emails :rolleyes:, can you get a voucher of some sort that can be redeemed at a later date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abz123 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Yep you can buy vouchers with them for a couple of places or if you are feeling generous you can gift them to a number of charities too. Just log on to the website and take a look. The redeem them options are pretty limited - I was just having a look myself recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Get a cordless hedge trimmer like I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abz123 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Get a cordless hedge trimmer like I did. I don't have a cordless hedge though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Get a cordless hedge trimmer like I did. :biglaugh: Domestic Bliss eh Wakey :wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossco2810 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 why are they about to expire? they should be valid indefinitely as long as you collect 1 avios (airmile) per year. You can exchange clubcard vouchers for avios or collect when you shop online amongst various options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisella Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I had a similar thing last year - luckily they'd just launched a partnership with Easyjet so I used the points towards flights to Rome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 why are they about to expire? they should be valid indefinitely as long as you collect 1 avios (airmile) per year. You can exchange clubcard vouchers for avios or collect when you shop online amongst various options. Hi Rossco I last flew with them three years ago, and I keep getting emails saying the airmiles will expire at the end of this month. I've never read about the requirement of 1 airmiles per year (I've never really taken any notice of them). Hi Louisella Im not able to fly off anywhere at the moment but otherwise that would have been perfect So it looks like I'm going to have to go with the earrings or superb watches they have on offer :-/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongal76 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 i know with singapore you can extend them but you lose about 10/15% - better than losing them all though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 i know with singapore you can extend them but you lose about 10/15% - better than losing them all though. Thanks Londongal, I'll have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) Just for info..I've just called their customer services. Airmiles can't be extended with Emirates. You can either exchange for goods, exchange for vouchers to be used at Dubai or transfer them to a friend's or family member's account, before the expiration date. Of course I can't find anyone close to me who has an account and don't fancy transferring them at US$25 per 1000 airmiles Edited February 25, 2014 by guest30085 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 How many are going to expire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi VS Just under 30000. It doesn't count for much on the online shop, but unfortunately I'm not ready to book flights before they expire. And I'm not paying nearly 750$ to transfer. If you know of anything worthwhile I can redeem them against before month end, then please let me know as I don't want a watch nor potential customs charges (if any?) - and the raffle for the seats is no longer operating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I had the same problem lost about 30,000 not long back . Options are poor for anything else but saving for upgrades. But thats got crappy now, recently its been much harder to get the miles, originally you used to get tons of miles on the UK to Aus trip, but then they made it into blocks instead of you getting the miles you actually fly. Since then.. crapp, its no longer good enough for me to choose emerates if they not cheapest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I had the same problem lost about 30,000 not long back . Options are poor for anything else but saving for upgrades. But thats got crappy now, recently its been much harder to get the miles, originally you used to get tons of miles on the UK to Aus trip, but then they made it into blocks instead of you getting the miles you actually fly. Since then.. crapp, its no longer good enough for me to choose emerates if they not cheapest They do some fetching rucksacks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth 666 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I've just checked with my OH, the airmiles guru, and I'm awaiting a reply. (I'm on nights, she's at home and possibly in bed) if I hear back tonight I'll post otherwise I'll ask her tomorrow. Don't spend them just yet if there's a solution she'll probably know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks G, I won't be doing anything tonight as too tired. I'll look back on tomorrow morning, many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth 666 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi Ads, even OH says expire after 3 years, use them or lose them. Sorry I couldn't be any more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I think your only option is the on line shop. They do do kitchen wares and things. Even if there is nothing you want, then get it and use it as a Christmas present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noworriesmate Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 It doesn't cost anything to transfer Emirates air miles - i've done it regularly - it only cost's $25 per 1000 when you need to buy extra ones not to transfer existing ones. People used to sell them on ebay (they have stopped the practice now) but you can certainly book travel for a friend or upgrade someone and work something out between you financially or if you know them you can transfer up to 25,000 (I think that's still the limit) of them to someone else NWM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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