Originally Posted by
fusscharles
Okay, for the past 3 days I have been trying to figure out where to start! I want to maximize miles, and create a slow and steady plan to pull down some points.... nothing crazy- if I can get 75K a year, I would be far more than elated. I don't mind to work for it... but don't want to spend too much money for it!
A little about myself: I dont get to travel much for my job so I collect maybe 1500 miles from flying a year. I have a US Airways debit card through BOA and I get about 12K a year from that. I usually sign up for a credit card a year to get flier points. I'll do US airways every couple of years, get the points and shut it down. I just opened a delta card and will get the points then shut it down. I am probably getting 30-35K a year in points currently and I am looking to bump up.
After reading threads on this site, I think I have not been streamlining and strategizing like I should. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to start from scratch, and start a program that will benefit me more than I have been?
Many Thanks!
If you are only traveling 1,500 miles per year I probably wouldn't be chasing only miles cards. I would move toward points or cash back cards. In most cases you can get airline tickets with points cards.