How do you apply for frequent flier miles?

Answer 1

I just recently had this same question come up. I don't know if it is the same with all airlines, but according to US Air, it is mile-for-mile. I think it may have been different in the past, but that is what I was told by US Air

Answer 2

Frequent flyer miles are basically just points that you get for flying. Before you fly you have to open a frequent flyer account with the airline (or a partner airline). In most cases if you open an account online, they will tell you your account number immediately. They will also mail you a card. Present this card at the time of check-in and after you have flown your points (miles) will be credited to your account.

You can also earn miles by using the services of partners of this airline. The list of partners will be available on the website of the airline. Examples of partners are hotels, car rentals, DVD rentals, and many other retailers.

Almost all airlines now issue credit cards. These earn miles on purchases. Usually one mile per dollar.

You can redeem the miles for free airline tickets or upgrades. Free airline tickets usually start around 30,000 miles. Also you can redeem miles for merchandise.

The linked article gives more information about how to earn frequent flyer miles.

Answer 3

You can join most frequent flyer programs on the airline's web site.

Having done that, you apply for the miles themselves in one of two ways:

1. Give the airline your frequent flyer number before you fly. (You can enter it on most ticket booking sites, including of course the airline's own.)

2. Fill out a "missing mileage" form on the airline's Web site after you fly.

The result is the same either way, but the second delays things and is more hassle.

You do not have to be a member of the airline's own program to earn miles for a flight. Most major airlines are members of an alliance with other airlines. You can join one program in the alliance and earn miles for flights with all member airlines. A few restrictions apply, such as deep-discount tickets on one airline not necessarily earning miles, or earning only a small number of miles, with some of its partners. Check the individual airline's site for its rules to avoid disappointment later.

Answer 4

1. Many airlines send printed statements to members of their frequent flyer programs. These are typically sent monthly if there is any activity; less often or not at all if there is not.

2. Many airlines send the same information by e-mail to those who set up a preference for that medium in their profile. These typically come monthly even if there's no activity, since it doesn't cost the airline anything to send them.

3. If you register on the airline's Web site and get a password, you can generally get the information there. This will be more up to date than a printed statement.

4.If you're not registered to access their Web site, you can call. An agent can look up the information and tell you. Some airlines also have automated answering systems for this, but those have gone out of style with increased popularity and availability of the Web.

Answer 5

Frequent flyer miles are obtained depending on miles flown on a particular airline.If enough miles are acquired they can be traded for free travel. Its best to check individual airlines for the best deals.

Answer 6

Frequent flier miles are bonus offers for customers from airlines. The aim is to tie the customers more to specific airlines by the usage of special offers. Some of those special offers can be bonus flights or travel class upgrades.

Answer 7

Flyer miles, also known as frequent flyer miles, is reward program offered by individual airlines for encourage traveler loyalty. The basic idea is that the more one travels with a specific airline the more points or miles one earns. These points then can be used for free tickets or upgrades. Each airline has their own rules and rewards.

Answer 8

One-Pass was for Continental Airlines who have not existed since 2010.