A Game Plan for Frequent Flier Miles
If you’re a frequent flier trying to rack up miles for any objective – awards, elite benefits, whatever – you’d better be going into the game with a strategy. After all, miles are a currency in today’s world! So let’s talk about how you can really rack up those points to cash in for all those payoffs that make us smile.
As your second grade teacher Mrs. Pendergast said, “read, read, read!” When those program newsletters make their way to your inbox, don’t just shuffle them into the trash. Take a peek at what they’re trying to tell you, because they often include reward information or bonus mileage opportunities. Before booking, ring your frequent flier program to see if there are any special promotions that you should be aware of. In sum, information is power!
We’ve all heard the saying “it’s all about who you know.” Well, in this case, it’s all about who your host airline knows - and partners with! In today’s day and age you can score points with a variety of businesses – both in and outside of the travel industry . So it’s not just about partner airlines, but the alliances with hotels, rental car companies, florists, phone services and even mortgage lenders!
Finally, don’t forget to pay attention to your miles! We know you’re juggling seven other plates, but monitoring the miles you’ve accrued can really pay off. Make sure that your program is giving you credit for all of the miles you’ve accrued, because every once in a while such things get overlooked.
Likewise, you may find that you’re just short of the miles necessary to achieve your goal by a certain deadline. If this is the case, it may be very worth it to reschedule an existing trip. And, hey, you’ll want to know when your miles expire so that you don’t go wasting them unnecessarily. While this sounds like a lot, it’s actually as simple as downloading any one of the slew of mileage tracker apps available!