Saturday, April 7, 2012

Looking Inside Frequent Flyer Programs

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By Greg Tilley


Airlines are aware of the price of getting new customers. They're also aware that it's less expensive and easier to keep the customers that already have. Because of this, frequent flyer programs are made. These programs reward you the more you fly.

Based on the number of miles or trips you fly on a specific airline, you'll receive certain travel benefits with these frequent flyer programs. Standard awards include a free ticket or a free upgrade from coach to first class.

Elite programs that provide check-in and boarding priorities are also offered by some airlines as well as affinity credit cards that earns mileage credits when using them for purchases. Through a travel agency, you can become a member of that airline's program which is a must in order to earn these benefits.

There isn't a how many programs you can join. You should compare different programs carefully before deciding which program to join.

Conditions and limitations are carried by every airline program. That's why you should carefully read the promotional material and the fine print. Here are a few things you should take a look at:

Credits earned at a certain rate and minimum credits that are earned per flight.

Are you more interested in companion tickets, free tickets for yourself, or upgrades?

For the awards you're interested in, how much credit do you need?

The deadlines for accumulated credits

Does the airline serve the cities you're traveling to, and if it has tie-ins or other airlines and to car rental companies and hotels you would use.

Can you transfer the awards to someone else or is it just members only?

Making changes any time is a right that the airlines have. Most of the time, it's done without notice. This can include changes to the conditions and limits on the awards earned.

What you should do is keep track of the mileage you've earned and you can check it against the statement that is mailed to you by the airlines.

After joining the program, it's not uncommon for airlines to add new routes. You may not be able to use the awards there even though you have credits on that route.

It's also important to be aware of the fact that airlines usually restrict the transfer of mileage earnings. It's the attempted sale of credits or awards that you've earned. You shouldn't try this because the airlines have caught on to these schemes.




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