Making The Most of Airline Mileage Awards

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Thanks to my husbands job which requires a lot of travel, he racks up mileage points which we can use to plan our vacation every year.

Last year, our trip with the 2 boys to Las Vegas was courtesy of husbands United Mileage points.

This year, I am using his mileage awards to travel with him to London.

Imagine, the savings of paying less than $300 for a trip that would cost $1,500++.

Its funny there is a September 11 Security fee pala charged by US airlines.

I have to keep track of hubbys air miles now since we intend to make use of it again next year when we go back to Manila.

Here are some tips on Making the Most of Airline Mileage Awards

1) Even If You Have the Miles, Think About Paying Cash for Some Flights

This is specially true when you fly using budget airlines and if there are seat sales in airlines.

2. Hold Out for Low-Mileage Flight AwardThe real key to maximizing mileage redemptions is to only consider awards that require the least amount of miles. Finding these award flights requires flexibility, skill, patience, and little bit of luck. For example, try to schedule your flights on weekdays rather than on weekends.

It also helps to plan your trip early.You can book with some airlines as early as 300 days before your intended flight.

Getting the most value from your miles is part science, part game, and a little part luck. By closely adhering to these principles, you too can squeeze as many pennies from each point as I do from our airline mileage points.