If your American Airlines miles are close to expiring, don’t panic—and don’t ignore them either. You have options. Any qualifying activity within 24 months can keep your miles alive, and if travel isn’t in your plans, you can sell American airline miles and turn them into something far more practical, like cash, before they disappear. Why Expiring Miles Feel Worse Than They Should Expiring miles have a sneaky way of hurting more than expected. You earned them—maybe through a credit card, online shopping, or a trip you took years ago—and now they’re quietly ticking toward zero. I’ve spoken with people who didn’t even realise their miles had an expiration date until they logged in “just to check.” That moment usually comes with a sigh and a “Well… that’s not ideal.” The good news? Expiring miles aren’t a mistake. They’re simply a decision waiting to be made. The 24-Month Rule, Explained Simply. American Airlines miles expire if there’s no earning or redemption activity in your...