Frequent Flyer Miles
Sure, I signed up on a frequent flyer program last year thinking that I might actually get something out of it even though I was somewhat doubtful it would actually formulate. I’ve always been under the impression that the miles they award you are worthless and just meant to be peanuts they feed you just so that you come back for more… no pun intended.
Well I was chatting with my friend Greg today and he mentioned that he was headed to St. Louis this weekend courtesy of some “miles”. First off give me a break, like the Cardinals REALLY has a chance in championships!?!?! 
Anyways, what he said still got me thinking… I have all these miles, can I actually use them? I figure let’s give it shot, after all I need tickets for the holidays anyways. In order to make a long story short — WOW, THESE THINGS ARE NEAT! I was able to book my holiday travel plans solely on miles (minus $7.50 that I needed to pay in taxes). Even with as odd of an itinerary that I had (SEA -> TUL, MEM -> SEA), it worked out extremely well. In fact they were able to get me in first class on one of my long duration flights!
Lesson learned; don’t doubt the power of the miles!
