Originally Posted by
crux
So if i find a really great deal and book it do i actually have to take the flight to get the miles (on delta for example)
Yes, you do.
or can i simply e-checkin over the internet and stay at home?
No, you cannot (well, I suppose you
could, but you wouldn't get credit for actually being aboard and as a result, would not get the miles credited to you).
It seems like its in everyones best interest.. I pay.. get my miles and delta can still fill the seat since im a no show.
Nope... doesn't quite work that way. The miles that truly count for anything are BIS... butt-in-seat.