Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The author shares lessons learned from settling their father’s travel rewards after his passing. The father, a Million Miler on United Airlines and American Airlines, had prepared a transition plan for his points and miles, but there were still unexpected obstacles. The author highlights the importance of checking and sharing passwords, being prepared for two-factor authentication, having a plan for the points, and getting authorized users their own credit cards.
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The destination is rediscovered.
Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards, and Air Canada Aeroplan are just a few of the loyalty programs involved in the process. The author’s father had a curated list of credit card applications and a spreadsheet with his account logins and passwords. Two-factor authentication proved to be a challenge, and the author recommends keeping the deceased’s phone nearby. The author also suggests moving points between member accounts before a death occurs to avoid additional hoops.
The escape is carefully planned, but even with expertise in points and miles, there were still unexpected obstacles.
Author: Katie Genter
