Frequent flier forums & tracking programs?

[SplshMtn99]

Do you belong to a frequent flier forum? Looking for a good one.

Also do you use a rewards program tracker? Looking for a way to keep track of all points earned in one place.

We are going to CA in May. We have enough miles for 1 free ticket. But I need to work on seeing if I can come up with a 2nd ticket if possible. I thought consolidating might help.

 

[OKW Lover]

Try this website:
www.flyertalk.com

 

[NHWX]

Try this website:
www.flyertalk.com

Flyertalk is like disboard for frequent fliers. Those people know so much!

NHWX

 

[chamonix]

definitely ask at Flyertalk because they will know, but IIRC, there is no way to "consolidate" miles/points (without $).

One thing you could try is to earn the amount of miles you need by things other than flying, or do a selected "mileage run" plane trip to earn the needed amount. For example, you can earn 25,000 miles for opening up a Citibank AA credit card, which is enough miles for a ticket on AA. Or, on occasion they offer special mileage bonuses for taking a particular flight. Go to flyertalk (or the website of your preferred airline) and start looking for their offers/deals.

 

[SplshMtn99]

definitely ask at Flyertalk because they will know, but IIRC, there is no way to "consolidate" miles/points (without $).

One thing you could try is to earn the amount of miles you need by things other than flying, or do a selected "mileage run" plane trip to earn the needed amount. For example, you can earn 25,000 miles for opening up a Citibank AA credit card, which is enough miles for a ticket on AA. Or, on occasion they offer special mileage bonuses for taking a particular flight. Go to flyertalk (or the website of your preferred airline) and start looking for their offers/deals.

good info. thanks.

 

[OKW Lover]

Flyertalk is like disboard for frequent fliers. Those people know so much!

NHWX

Interestingly enough, you'll spot some familiar names there too. Like SafetyMom.

 

[DebbieB]

I also frequent flyertalk.

One thing about awards - you think you have enough miles for 1 free ticket. In reality, it can be very difficult to find availability for the base award. You may want to check availability before you look at adding miles. For example, I am looking at a trip to CA in late April. The only awards available on USAir are for 50,000 miles.

 

[SplshMtn99]

I also frequent flyertalk.

One thing about awards - you think you have enough miles for 1 free ticket. In reality, it can be very difficult to find availability for the base award. You may want to check availability before you look at adding miles. For example, I am looking at a trip to CA in late April. The only awards available on USAir are for 50,000 miles.

Good to know. We are pretty flexible for days to fly so hopefully it will help.