<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by barefoot:
Hey everyone. I am not only new to the concept of ff, but also to chat boards in general. Me and my fiance are going to start collecting frequent flyer miles in hopes that we can gain enough miles to go on our honeymoon. Could you guys give me some ideas on how to start gaining points fast? Which programs are the best, and what are the tricks to get some miles? Any suggestions and ideas you could provide would be more than welcomed. </font>
You're from Claxton? Good to see another south Georgian. (I live in Statesboro)
First, pick somewhere to go.
Second, Do you mind flying Coach?
If you don't, maybe you should focus on hotel points, and just pay for the airfare.
If you do, it could be easier to earn enough miles to upgrade paid coach tickets.
Don't discount airlines that don't serve SAVannah (our nearest airport), American and Northwest do deserve some consideration.
Were you to pick AA, I'd start:
1)
http://www.opinionplace.com - do this every 2 weeks
2) Eat Kellog's cereal with the 100 mile certs on the back.
3) Get the Citi AA Mastercard- the offer on the front of
http://www.AA.com is a good deal
4) Will your fiancee disown you if you start making a few MR's(Mileage Runs)? (JAX-MIA-ORD-SFO-LAX-ORD-MIA-JAX (7,200 status miles)) is a good local run that prices around 193$) Complete the Platinum challenge (20,000 cheap miles in 90 days) and the miles will come pretty easily this way.
5) Switch your phone service to AT&T. This takes some work in our area. Most agents say it is not possibile. WRONG! Just keep calling.
6) Send her some flowers! (10 miles/$)
7) Get the Holiday Inn Visa and the Hilton Visa for some free miles- or use the points for 2 free nights
8) Same story for the Marriott Visa (Forgot this one)
9) Did I mention- CHARGE EVERYTHING! Even the 89 cents can of soda!
10) If you have 25,000$ lying around- see
http://www.ameritrade.com/spg There's an easy 25,000 miles- get your folks to do it with your Starwood number if you don't have the cash.
11) Repeat Number 4 a couple of times.
Others can add a lot to this list- but I think it's a good springboard to consider.
Disclaimer: This list only works with AA!
BTW- do you work for Claxton Poultry Farms? Your e-mail looks familiar.
[This message has been edited by Bradford (edited 07-09-2003).]