earn more frequent flyer points to fly free
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Demystifying Frequent Flyer
Programs
Presented by
Lenore Greiner
TravelGearForWomen.com
How to Cheaply Grow Your
Points/MilesEasier than you thinkInvest the time to fly freeBe strategic
Airfare - Your Biggest Travel Cost
Slash it by finessing your FF mileage Fly free, get free lodgingEnjoy VIP perks with elite status Lounge access, pre-boarding, exclusive deals and more
Skyrocket Your Free Travel
Opportunities Optimizing your earnings requires work :
Manage several airline FF programsLearn about the partner airlinesManage credit card award programsLearn about partner car & hotel programs
Worst Way to Earn?
Flying on a paid ticket
(Except when strategic)
Earn Points the Smart Way
#1 Educate yourself
#2 Plan your strategy
#3 Use the right tools
#4 Doing daily stuff
#5 Bitch
#1 Educate Yourself
Learn your airline’s FF programHang out with the Big Boys on FF forums & blogsLearn your airlines’ partners Learn how to earn without flying
#2 Plan Your Strategy
Where are you traveling?Which program has the highest value?Premium travel? (First & Business class)Earn elite status for the VIP treatment
Use The Right Tools
Credit card sign up bonuses - biggest source of FF miles
FF eShopping sites/Dining programs
Travel Hacking Cartel
Buy miles promos/bonus mile alerts
Earn with Everyday Stuff
Buy house/car
Get an insurance quote - up to 2,000 miles
Netflix - up to 3,000 miles
Subscriptions, surveys & cable TV signups
Tax preparation
Always check the fine print!
Track the Details
TripIt Pro app - best
Spreadsheet/Google Docs
MileageManager.com GoMiles.com AwardWallet.com
6 Quick TricksTack on another stopover/destination
Always talk to an agent when booking
Always check out your airfare
Know your airline’s partner deals
Shop until you drop for miles
Buy miles strategically during promotions
Open FF accounts
Learn from the masters in forums/blogs
Apply for credit cards
Join Travel Hacking Cartel
Use the TripIt app
Go catch your plane
Let’s Do This!
See You at 35,000 Feet!
30,000 Free Points Offer
SPG Amex 25K point signup bonus
Get 10K after your 1st purchase
Get 15K after spending $5,000 in 6 months
Transfer points to 30 airline partners
Receive a 5K point bonus!
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