Do you remember a couple of years ago when a woman went viral, claiming she saw ghosts on an American Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)?
It was later revealed that the woman was Tiffany Gomas, a marketing expert at a real estate investment firm. Tiffany didn’t explain what happened until months later and she claimed she didn’t leave her house for four weeks after the incident.
At the time, she walked down the plane’s aisle at the end of boarding and said she was getting off because someone in the back of the aircraft was “not real.” The video, definitely NSFW, showed her dropping several F-bombs. She said, “I’m telling you, I’m getting the F off, and there’s a reason why I’m getting the F off. You can either believe it or not believe it.” She then added, “I don’t give two F’s, but I am telling you right now – that MFer back there is NOT real. And you can sit on this plane and die with them or not. I’m not going to.”
Although Gomas didn’t get arrested, she was banned from ever flying American Airlines (AA) again. That makes her latest tweet pretty funny, as she shared a screenshot (embedded below) of AA’s email reminding her not to let her 25,385 miles expire in three months. Gomas wrote, “Ummm, who’s gonna tell them?”
Ummm, who’s gonna tell them? pic.twitter.com/f9ggcdbYLC
— Tiffany Gomas (@Tiffany_Gomas) March 14, 2025
Even though Gomas can’t fly with American Airlines, she can still put those miles to good use by donating them to a worthy cause or booking a ticket for a friend or loved one. 25,000 miles can get you either a one-way domestic first-class ticket or multiple domestic economy tickets, depending on the time of year and day of the week.
I read some comments on her post where followers informed Gomas about donating her miles, and it looks like she’s planning to do just that: @Trevor_McDowell: For real tho, you should see if anyone needs them. My sister has cancer, and someone donated miles for her to get to MD Anderson in Houston. It was a blessing.
@907Greggg: Honestly, you should consider donating them to someone who could use them for a good cause. It feels good to help others. You can book a ticket in anyone’s name with the miles.
BTW: According to the NY Post, Gomas confirmed she didn’t see a ghost. “I literally did not see anything… It was an expression of speech.” She added, “I was distressed, and I was getting off the plane no matter what. I just probably didn’t need to make the scene that I made.” Police records later indicated the incident stemmed from Gomas accusing a relative of stealing her AirPods … which doesn’t make much sense to me.
What does make sense though, is making sure your miles don’t expire. Here’s how:
How to Prevent Your Airline Miles from Expiring
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Check Your Accounts Regularly – Log into your airline loyalty program accounts frequently to monitor your miles’ expiration dates and ensure your balances are accurate.
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Use a Website or App to Track Miles – Services like AwardWallet or airline-specific apps can help you keep track of expiration dates and account activity.
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Keep Your Email Updated in Your Profile – Ensure that your airline account has the correct email address so you don’t miss important notifications about expiring miles or program updates.
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Read Your Emails from Airlines – Airlines often send reminders about upcoming expirations, as well as opportunities to earn or extend your miles, so don’t ignore their emails.
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Earn Miles Without Flying:
- Use an Airline Credit Card – Making purchases with a co-branded airline credit card often counts as qualifying activity to keep your miles active.
- Shop Through Airline Shopping Portals – Most major airlines have shopping portals (like American Airlines’ AAdvantage eShopping or United’s MileagePlus Shopping), where making a purchase through their partner retailers will extend your miles.
These tips can help you keep your hard-earned miles from expiring without necessarily needing to book a flight.
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