Originally Posted by Ladyhawke

..I'm new to flying and completely clueless about what is involved in earning/using Air Miles. I've been trying to look into it but I get lost very quickly in posts that are using terminology that I don't know.

I had never flown at all before last year (or travelled much at all come to that) but, since trying it, I've discovered that I like it and would like to travel more often.

I'm trying to work out whether or not it is worthwhile (or even possible) for me to join a frequent flyer program and get anything out of it.

About me...
I live in the UK.
I'm a full time student.
I have a small amount of debt (almost paid off).
I also have student debt accumulating.
I have poor credit background which rules out a lot of credit cards.
I'm hoping to fly to Asia and America as well as within Europe.
I'll probably fly 3 or 4 times a year.
When I've flown so far I've bought economy/premium economy seats