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Can I add frequent flyer miles after a flight?

But if you forgot, it's OK. Most airlines, Keyes said, allow travelers to request miles three to 14 days after booking and within 12 months of travel.



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Delta makes it easy to request mileage credit for past flights using an online form. All you need is your SkyMiles account number, ticket number and flight information. To access the form, log in to your Delta SkyMiles account, go to your profile, click "My SkyMiles" and then click "Request Mileage Credit."

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Delta SkyMiles deals For example, in the past, Delta has offered: Round-trip flights to Caribbean destinations starting at just 11,000 SkyMiles. Round-trip tickets to some major European cities starting at just 22,000 miles. Round-trip flights to Asia starting at just 30,000 miles.

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Or you even forgot to add the number. Both things are not a problem, as all frequent flyer programs allow crediting miles retroactively. Depending on the program, you can credit the miles up to 12 months after the flight. Most programs, however, only allow this up to 6 months.

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Most airlines, Keyes said, allow travelers to request miles three to 14 days after booking and within 12 months of travel.

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Most frequent flyer programs only allow you to credit mileage to the account of the person flying. Inputting the same frequent flyer number for two different passengers wouldn't work, because the name on the account has to match the name on the ticket.

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Even if you've redeemed miles for your ticket, always be sure to add your desired frequent flyer number on the off-chance that the flight credits as a paid fare class.

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50,000 Emirates miles are worth about $300. How much are 80,000 Emirates miles worth? 80,000 Emirates miles are worth about $480. How much are 100,000 Emirates miles worth?

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Log in to your Emirates Skywards account and your details will automatically appear in the form below. To claim Skywards Miles from one of our airline, hotel, car rental, retail or lifestyle partners, please use Live Chat. For airline partners please provide your ticket information.

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The number of miles needed for an upgrade depends on whether you've purchased a Saver, Flex or Flex Plus fare. Between Sydney and Dubai, you'll churn 95,000 Skywards miles to bump up from a Saver seat; 70,200 miles from Flex or 54,000 miles from Flex Plus.

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