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Can Seniors Bequeath Your Frequent Flyer Miles?


USA Today recently had a provocative story about whether people (especially we senior citizens) are allowed to pass on frequent flyer miles, hotel freebees and other earned perks. The implication is that we of a advanced certain age must decide before we hear the flutter of angels’ wings.

According to the article, depending on which airlines and hotel chains you consult, you’ll get confusing yes, no and maybe answers. Therefore, we suggest that when you believe your ultimate one-way flight to join the angels seems to be approaching, consider several options.

Do the research yourself or have a trusted travel agent make the contacts, and then complete a list of all the unused, still-valid points, miles and perks you’ve accumulated for various airlines and hotel chains. Contact each of the organizations and determine what, if any, can be passed on and to whom (family member, friend, business associate, charity, etc.).

Perhaps a selfish, but more practical, solution is to gather all those freebees and indulge in fulfilling your own personal bucket list of destinations around the world. Then, before the little cherubs take you, use them all while you’re still able to get up, get out and travel.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/09/01/deceased-travelers-frequent-flier-points/2749761/
Where Can Seniors Rent Scooters In Las Vegas? PDF Print E-mail


Q: We’re soon having a big family reunion in Las Vegas, and we’ll be gathering nearly 40 members from all over the U.S. and Mexico. Problem is some visitors and events will be in different hotels on the Strip.

They’re just short distances away, but many of us are elderly and can’t easily do the long walking from hotel to hotel. We also need scooters to navigate the long walks inside the big resort hotels. Are there electric scooter services in Vegas, and what are the prices? EMM, Santa Fe NM A: Walking distances in Vegas can be very deceiving. In some newer resorts, getting from entrance to front desk to sleeping room requires considerable hiking. Going from hotel to hotel, even if  next door or across the street, can be a major trek for advanced-age seniors.

Check out electric scooter and wheelchair services in Vegas. Some include: cyclease.com, sunscooterrental.com, lasvegaswheelchairs.com and others. Costs range up from $50 for each 24-hour period.
 
 
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