How to “upgrade” the value of your frequent flier miles

Ned Levi · December 23, 2008

The airlines have systematically been devaluing their frequent flier miles in recent times. Ned Levi has a suggestion for maximizing the value of the frequent flier miles you’ve accumulated.

 

Mileage devaluation letter offends frequent fliers

Christopher Elliott · August 8, 2008

How did American Airlines spin its decision to start charging more miles and “co-payments” for certain upgrades? Not very well, based on the reaction to an email sent to its best customers yesterday.