Originally Posted by
aj147
...-so are you saying purchase the miles from someone else or use the sites that are selling the miles?
These two threads might help you evaluate the risks:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...s-flights.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ss-prices.html
I think using either
Travel Tools or
Online Travel Booking and Bidding Agencies Forum should be a safer way to search for affordable fares. Read some more discussion threads in those fora to get yourself started.
Good luck and welcome to FT!