Hey all,
I'm fairly new to frequent flyer programs, but have a rough idea how they work. I have a United Milage Plus account but probably have less than 20k miles on it because being a student I always have taken the lowest deal available when I need it. In quite a few months I'll be traveling to the Middle East (from IAD mostly, sometimes ORD). First to Beirut, then mostly CAI, DXB, DOH, AMM, and maybe a couple others. I really feel like the frequency of my travels and the distance covered will make a ff program a no-brainer. However, I don't use credit cards enough to really rack up the miles on those. Any quality programs to get on that I can build up with miles traveled? Any thoughts on best airlines for a solution would be awesome! Thanks in advance for helping out a newcomer to what is an amazingly established and knowledgeable community!