Frequent Flyer Programs Get the Most Out of Your Miles
* Does the airline fly where you’re likely to want to go?
* Are there tie-ins with other carriers, especially those with international routes? Is some of the airline’s service provided by commuter-carrier “partners”? In both cases, can you earn credits and use awards on those other airlines?
* How many miles (or trips) are required for particular awards?
* Is there a minimum award per flight (e.g., you are only flying 200 miles but the airline always awards at least 500)?
* Is there a deadline for using accumulated miles?
* Carefully examine the number and length of any “blackout periods” during which awards cannot be used. On some carriers, the Thanksgiving blackout may last a week.
* If you are planning a big trip and are thinking about joining that airline’s frequent-flyer program, enroll before you travel. Airlines usually won’t credit mileage that was flown before you became a member.
After you join a program, there are other things that you should know:
* Airlines reserve the right to make changes to their...
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