AIR TRAVEL NEWS, TIPS & ADVICE
Frequent flier airline travel tips
Frequent-flier miles are easier than ever to accumulate, but it's getting harder to use them for free plane tickets or upgrades. Veteran fliers offer these tips:
* Join a program that best suits the way you travel.
* Stick with one airline program if at possible.
* Know what other airlines will accept miles from your program.
* Consider getting a credit card that allows you to earn miles based on purchases.
* Keep an eye out for promotions that'll let you earn double or even triple miles for each dollar charged on the card.
* Book an award flight as early as possible.
* If all else fails, call the airline -- even though it might charge you a nominal fee.
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