Frequent Flying

There are many ways to get frequent flyer miles, but one of the fastest ways to get more is with a frequent flyer credit card. Frequent flyer credit cards give miles when they are used (usually one per $1 spent). In addition, they often give a sign up bonus for just being approved for the card--sometimes enough for a free flight.

If the card gives one mile per $1 spent, then, for example, spending $500 would net 500 miles. Most frequent flyer programs award a free domestic flight at around 25,000 miles. If a frequent flyer credit card is used often, the miles add up fast and a free flight can be reached fairly quickly.

I use mine for all of my expenses--cell phone, cable bill, gasoline, etc. It won't be long before I have a free flight.

Northwest Airlines has their 'base' in the airport I use most (Minneapolis/St. Paul), so they're who I use the most when flying. I have had a lot of good experiences with NWA, and haven't ever had really any trouble.

They have a credit card available, the Worldperks Visa Card, which gives one mile per $1 spent. There is even a sign up bonus.

Earn up to 10,000 Bonus Miles* with the WorldPerks® Visa® Card!
The WorldPerks Visa Card offers you a fast and easy way to earn additional WorldPerks miles without leaving the ground. Use your WorldPerks Visa Card to charge everyday purchases as well as large purchases like home furnishings and travel, and earn WorldPerks miles for the dollars you spend. Now that Northwest Airlines® is a member of the SkyTeam® Global Alliance, you'll have even more redemption opportunities! Combine the miles you earn with your Northwest Airlines flight miles and other partner miles to earn award travel faster on Northwest Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and other qualified WorldPerks Airline Partners. Apply Now!

Delta Skymiles is one of the most popular frequent flyer programs, and millions of people fly Delta Airlines every day.

The Skymiles Gold Card by American Express offers a nice sign up bonus, and also extra miles (currently 2,500) for getting an extra card for a spouse or other family member or friend.

• Earn 15,000 bonus SkyMiles® after your first purchase with the Card
• Earn 2,500 bonus miles for adding an Additional Cardmember with their application
• Always Double Miles® on every eligible dollar you spend at supermarkets, drugstores, gas stations and more
• Earn one SkyMile for virtually every dollar you spend
• No annual fee for the first year, then $85: $30 if you are a qualified American Express Cardmember
• Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.

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Another awesome card is the American Express Blue Sky Card. The cool thing about this one is points earned at 1 per $1 spent can be used for any airline, hotel, rental car, cruise, and more. There is no annual fee either. Most other frequent flyer cards have some kind of annual fee.

• Earn points on everything you buy with the Card.
• Redeem points to save on any airline, hotel, rental car or cruise - up to $100 off for every 7,500 points.
• Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend
• Travel anytime: No blackout dates or restrictions
• No annual fee and 0% intro APR for 6 months
• World class cardmember benefits including Travel Accident Insurance, Buyers Assurance Plan, and Return Protection
• Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.

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If you're lucky enough to live in JetBlue's service areas, you absolutely must get their credit card. It's another card offered by American Express, and comes with American Express benefits and perks.

• Get 50 TrueBlue® points after your first purchase-that's half way to an award flight!
• TrueBlue points don't expire. Use your Card or fly JetBlue and we extend the life of your points for a full year
• Earn one Award Dollar for virtually every dollar you spend
• Earn Double Award Dollars on entertainment, leisure, travel and dining
• 200 Award Dollars = 1 TrueBlue point and 100 TrueBlue points = one round trip flight
• Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.

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