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What Happens To Your Ritz Carlton Rewards Points Upon Death?

The Ritz Carlton Rewards program terms state… “Points are transferable to a legal spouse or domestic partner in the case of documented death of the Member”.  Points are not transferable to another person for any other reason, including divorce or inheritance.” So yes Ritz Carlton Rewards points are transferable between spouses and domestic partners upon death. […]

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What Happens To Your American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Upon Death?

The American Airlines AAdvantage program’s terms indicate that accrued mileage is not transferable by the member upon death.  But then goes on to say that however, “American Airlines, in its sole discretion, may credit accrued mileage to persons specifically identified in wills upon receipt of documentation satisfactory to American Airlines and upon payment of any […]

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What Happens To Your British Airways Executive Club Avios Upon Death?

The British Airways Executive Club terms state… “Except as otherwise provided by British Airways and communicated to the Member, points cannot be bequeathed, devised or otherwise transferred by operation of law.” The fact that there is the “except as otherwise provided” leads me to believe there is some flexibility to transfer upon death. […]

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