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What about airline miles, hotel points, and loyalty rewards?
Short answer
Many loyalty programs allow transfer to a beneficiary or surviving family member, but most require a formal request with a death certificate. Some programs have expiration policies that accelerate after death. Act promptly. American Airlines, Delta, United, Marriott, and others each have…
What this usually means
Many loyalty programs allow transfer to a beneficiary or surviving family member, but most require a formal request with a death certificate. Some programs have expiration policies that accelerate after death. Act promptly. American Airlines, Delta, United, Marriott, and others each have estate transfer processes — search "[program name] deceased member transfer" for their specific process.
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What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.