While these programs promote «free travel,» the programs may ask participants to pay for airline taxes, fuel surcharges and even booking fees when they try to redeem rewards. (creditcardeducation.com)
Keep in mind you'll still need to pay government - mandated airline taxes and fees in addition to your miles. (wisebread.com)
Sometimes the welcome offers goes up to 60,000 miles on the same card, which means a couple can take two trips to the Caribbean islands for the cost of airlines taxes only. (rewardexpert.com)