Talk to an airline you use often about frequent flyer incentive programs. Find out how many miles it offers per flight and when and how those accumulated points can be redeemed. As well, inquire about expiration dates and other flight stipulations that the program entails.
Apply for a credit card that offers frequent flyer points for a variety of purchases. Or call your credit card company and inquire about frequent flyer incentive programs it offers to its customers. Many major credit card companies have teamed with airlines to offer frequent flyer points and travel discounts to its customers. In addition, by using your credit card for travel expenses, you can double your mileage-earning ability as you accumulate flyer miles for the flight and more miles for the purchase you made on your credit card.
Inquire about hotel stays and rental car point incentives, as some companies in these industries have also partnered with major airlines to offer frequent flyer points to customers.
Use your credit card for specified purchases to earn more air miles, then pay off the balance each month. For example, some credit card companies give you a certain amount of air travel points every time you use your credit card for gasoline or grocery purchases. If you use your credit card for this type of purchase on a regular basis, you can accumulate a lot of points over time. Pay off your balance each month so you don't incur any interest charges as you rack up the flyer points.
Stay informed about special travel offers and frequent flyer programs that offer more points at certain times of the year or for specific purchases.
