- 1). Use a credit card that earns miles for purchases. Most airlines have a specific card you can sign up for, and some credit card companies offer a general program that allows you to earn points toward any airline.
- 2). Use Web sites that partner with your airline of choice. Like credit cards that offer a "points per dollar spent" program, these Web sites offer points for the money you spend with them.
- 3). Rent a car or book a hotel with a company/hotel chain that gives you points toward a flight. Hotels will sometimes give you the option of earning points good toward a free night's stay, too.
- 4). Watch for special offers from the airline. Some airlines offer points for filling out surveys, eating at a specific restaurant, etc. Airlines sometimes offer double or triple points when booking flights or responding to one of these offers during a specific time.
- 5). Purchase extra miles or get them from a friend or relative. Most airlines let you transfer your miles to others and will also allow you to purchase enough miles to add up to the number you need for a flight. Of course, the flight won't be free, but buying a few extra miles is cheaper than paying the full cost of the ticket.
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