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6.
Hotels offer miles for their own programs in major chains, and many allow
you to claim credit with your favorite airline instead. Choose your hotels
accordingly when it makes sense. Hotels big and small, economy and luxury are
all offered, but mostly within the big chains.
7.
Car rentals offer miles either a one-time amount, or by the day. Check
with any car rental agency before you rent, and be sure to present the card number
when you make the reservation, and when you check-in. If you pay separately, present
it at payment time to be sure the mileage program is noted. Airline sites will
show their partners to see if they award miles for any program. Keep a recorded
list of your frequent flyer program numbers with you, in case you forget the card.
Most airlines, hotels, or rental agencies will accept a verbal number. 8.
Hotels offer their own promotional programs in major chains, for points collected
toward free nights and vacations. Many allow you to claim credit with your
favorite airline instead. Choose your hotels accordingly when it makes sense.
If you don't know if the hotel offers miles, visit the web site, or ask them. 9.
Follow-up on mileage awards to make sure you receive them. Save copies
of documentation to prove your claim if you have to request credit. Boarding passes,
hotel receipts, and cruise itineraries are examples. Put your frequent flyer program
in writing to a mortgage lender or real estate agent when contracting on a mileage
referral. If it is not part of the application, include a memo stating the referral
and frequent flyer account number with the application or contract submission,
and write it on the form. Keep a copy and record good notes regarding discrepancies
and your follow-up. 10.
Watch for special promotions in the mail or in your statements and take
advantage of them. Examples include double miles for credit card purchases for
a specific timeline or establishments, or in combination for a flight and automobile
rental. Long distance telephone or cellular service providers award miles for
some markets. Cruise lines and chain destination resorts are other examples. Airlines
flying international routes will offer mileage bonuses for specific destinations,
class of service. Plan carefully to get the most mileage. Some airlines honor
only specific parts of a flight and not every segment. Only the fine print will
spell out the restrictions and details.
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