How Do Frequent Flyer Miles Work?

Video Transcript

"Hi everyone, I'm Russ Handler, travel expert, and I just love my frequent flier miles. I'm sure you do as well. But did you know that each individual airline has their own specifics ways that you could achieve the most for your money? But in general, theres a couple of tips that you could keep in mind to make sure you get the most out of your frequent flier miles. First of all--participate, participate, participate! Make sure that if you sign up for a frequent flier mile number, and card, and club contact, that you definitely go on-line and make sure that your specific information is one hundred percent correct. By doing so, you'll be entitled to get special offers, you'll be entitled to get get special discounts, and you will actually definitely get the most out of your frequent flier miles. Another tip is if you're offered a survey, take it. That will put you in a higher ring among those participants with that airline at a higher rating, which will get you more and more and more offers. You could also increase your travel miles by trading them for other travel specific items, such as you could, if you want, you could in some cases, depending on what credit card you have, you could use your hotel miles for airfare. But again, it varies throughout the globe and throughout the carrier, so make sure you know the best way to get the best out of your frequent flier miles. I'm Russ Handler. Have a great day."