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  • Posted Jul. 24, 2009 By T+L

    How to find great airfare deals: Go for the upgrade

    Using frequent-flier miles remains the cheapest way to bump up a class, and there are more opportunities than ever to cash in. Carriers release premium seats about 24 hours in a... More

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  • Posted Apr. 23, 2009 By T+L

    Maximize Frequent Flyer Miles: Seek special deals, read the fine print

    Northwest runs promotions called Cash & Miles, which can yield better deals than its PerkChoice program. Note that these offers are often restricted to certain credit card holde... More

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  • Posted Apr. 23, 2009 By T+L

    Maximize Frequent Flyer Miles: Use a miles-cash combo

    Half the battle of using award miles is finding available seats, which have become increasingly scarce in recent years as the number of flights has decreased. Some newer program... More

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  • Posted Apr. 23, 2009 By T+L

    Maximize Frequent Flyer Miles: Do the math

    To decide how much an award ticket is worth, make some calculations. If you find a particularly good airfare deal, snap it up in cash and reserve your miles for times when fewer... More

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  • Posted Apr. 23, 2009 By T+L

    Maximize Frequent Flyer Miles: Know the value of a mile

    The key to redeeming miles lies in knowing how the airlines value them. Since miles rewards programs were introduced, the industry rule of thumb has always been that a mile was ... More

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  • Posted Jan. 15, 2009 csavino

    Use frequent-flier miles for upgrades, not flights

    <p>It’s about the perks: Save up your miles not for a free ticket but to achieve “elite status” on the frequent-flier program. This is your golden ticket to upgrades, priority boar... More

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  • Posted Dec. 01, 2008 By T+L

    Booking flights with points

    When using points, book flights at least six months in advance and speak directly with the airline, who can suggest alternative routes if need be, unlike their websites.

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  • Posted Dec. 01, 2008 By T+L

    Points and miles go green

    The Bright Card (www.brightpla.net)—a credit card that instead of offering frequent-flier miles or other rewards—invests your money in alternative-energy projects.

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  • Posted Dec. 01, 2008 By T+L

    Organize your frequent flier miles

    An annual membership with www.mileagemanager.com keeps you organized and current with frequent flier programs and awards; always save boarding passes until miles have been credi... More

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  • Posted Dec. 01, 2008 By T+L

    Use your miles to get lounge access

    The higher your elite status is with airlines, the better deals they’ll give you on passes. Delta and Continental offer a discount to Platinum Elite fliers of $100 a year on mem... More

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