Jul 27 2011
Comparing Frequent Flyer Programs
If you are frequently traveling in any commercial airline flights and use the same carrier in most of the travel, then you can apply for their loyalty program called frequent flyer program. Frequent Flyers Services reported there are about 75 million frequent flyers to date and they log more than 700 billion miles yearly. One flyer alone has accumulated about 23 million miles.
Among the airlines which offer this type of traveling program may be the largest contributor- American Airlines. They have more than 46 million members to date. Including American Airlines, there are already about 92 existing frequent flyer programs being offered by many airlines with different schemes and benefits.
Based on reports people traveling for business reason are credited for many of the points but within the yeas, passengers traveling leisurely like vacation have grown to be more frequent flyers too. Members earn an average of 11,400 miles/year.
The program was formulated to maintain the loyalty of the customer by giving them rewards after they reach a certain travel milestones. There isn’t any ‘the best’ programs actually since each airlines offers different scheme with different reward system.
Continental offers OnePass Program. One mile flown through the passenger on the Continental airline is the same as one mile earned. Most flights require about 25,000 miles to earn free flight but the program requires only fewer miles. Free flights is any place in mainland US to any place in continental US.
If frequent traveler of the Continental airline can earn miles, Southwest Airlines however offers Rapid Rewards once they accumulate points. One point is the same as one way flight via Southwest and two points for round trip. Distance doesn’t matter so long as you are traveling with the airline therefore this is advantageous to the people who fly only short distances.
Delta Airlines has its own SkyMiles Program. This program is similar to Continental’s because you earn miles not points. After you earn about 25,000 miles, you’re entitled to a free flight as long as it is within continental US. Delta’s program requires almost the same accumulations of miles. But only this airline requires fewer miles to earn a free flight to Southern South America.
Whatever airlines you most often travel, it would be beneficial should you enroll in these programs to acquire free flights and other rewards. There are program that allows you to accumulate points using credit card, car rental and even hotel stays. Depending on the tie up companies of these airlines, points can be earned not only by traveling alone. Check out more at http://frequent-flyer.org/.
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