What does frequent flyer give you?

If you travel often or would like to travel more, earning frequent flyer miles or points with an airline and its participating partners can help you get free flights and enjoy such perks as airport lounge access, free checked bags and priority boarding.



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To give you a guideline, you should fly at least ten short-haul flights a year, two long-haul flights in economy class or one flight in business class to make a frequent flyer program worth your while. However, joining a frequent flyer program is basically always advisable, as you will not suffer any disadvantages.

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Do airline miles expire? With most major airlines, your miles never expire. However, there are two notable exceptions: American Airlines and British Airways. Earning and redeeming miles on a semi-regular basis will keep your miles from expiring with these two programs.

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Book your flight in advance The Points Guy says that you should start monitoring their prices at least 10 months before your planned trip. Analyze their trends, whether the value goes up, down, or plateaus. This way you can make an informed decision when it comes to booking your flight.

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You generally won't lose airline miles or hotel points if you cancel or close a co-branded travel credit card. However, if you've earned points in the card issuer's rewards program or cash back, you might lose those rewards when you close your card.

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When canceling a flight that was purchased using miles, most airlines do not charge a cancellation fee. It is generally free to get your miles reinstated and even the taxes and fees you paid will usually be refunded.

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On the downside, airline-specific cards will often limit your ability to shop for the lowest-cost ticket because you are only earning and redeeming rewards with a single carrier. Sometimes, the rewards can be redeemed at more favorable rates, especially during off-peak travel times.

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You can redeem AIR MILES as Cash Miles or Dream Miles — you choose how you want your miles to be divided between both categories. Redeem Dream Miles for travel, merchandise and gift cards. Redeem Cash Miles at dozens of stores.

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If you've got the miles to splurge, their value is even higher when you book first or business class, where you can get the most bang for your buck. Although the flights often cost thousands (or tens of thousands) of dollars, the amount of miles you'll pay generally isn't exorbitantly higher than an economy ticket.

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