Travel to fly?
Metal box in the sky
Flight has always fascinated us.
While we may understand the basic aircraft flight mechanics, there is just something about experiencing these aerodynamic forces that gets us each and every time we fly. It all never fails to amaze us regardless of how many flights we have taken throughout the years. There's just something seemingly magical in how a massive metal bird can take off the runway and shoot through the air.
Loyalty Program
You should always join a frequent flier program as the benefits more than pay for themselves. From priority boarding to extra baggage allowances to premium lounge access and priority boarding, the benefits all add up and contribute immensely to a very positive traveling experience. Though an elite member status may sometime require hard work to maintain. This brings us to the exciting world of mileage runs.
Mileage Run
Sometimes the best way to travel to fly is doing a mileage run. A mileage run is a trip taken to earn miles to bump up or maintain your frequent flier status. If you like to travel and enjoy the luxury and comfort of the premium cabin, running for the miles to get you to top-level status is a smart move. Through proper planning, there is a good chance that you will get a business class ticket for the mileage run. Go to the airport early and have a relaxing time at the lounge. Enjoy the early boarding, the meal and maybe even the lie-flat seat - and that is how we travel to fly.
Miles, Miles, and Miles
Redeeming miles for flights during holiday seasons would probably get you disappointed and frustrated. One way to save big on airfare is to take advantage of airlines' point of sale pricing differences. You should always compare the fare difference on different routes - and you may be surprised. The extra flight time and stopovers may definitely be worth it if the savings are big enough. And how do you position yourself to the cheaper origination point? By redeeming your miles for the one-way ticket out. Of course, a frequent flier status will become very useful comes miles redemption time.