I use my FF miles for last minute travel when no free seats are available. Even in domestic travel I often get $500 to over $1,000 for 25,000 miles. I use an American Express Platinum card ($395)which also gives me access to DL, Co and NW clubs, but cheaper AMEX cards also get you points.

Problem with most general cards not tied to an airline program is that they cap out at $400 for 20 to 25 thousand miles.

Edited to fix typo

[This message has been edited by mshaikun (edited Feb 01, 2004).]

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