My miles spent on others have included miles supporting my retired parents' travel - they would never ask for my miles and the initiation is mine. Recently, I knew that a young twenty-something who sometimes watches my dog was off to the west coast, and I made arrangements for him.

The only outright request I have ever gotten was just last week - a buddy had a sudden funeral to go to and my miles provided excellent itinieraries which would othersied have set him back $1500. I am certain that in some way shape or form that favor will be returned - in all fairness, I may have already owed it to him.