They work pretty much the same: Shortly before your trip, or even when you're checking in at a kiosk or ticket counter, you'll have the chance to buy
additional frequent flier miles.
But unless you eat out often at one of the restaurants affiliated with the program, they are probably not going to be a major source of
additional frequent flier miles.
Not exact matches
Among the airlines that have announced changes to their
frequent flier programs, United Airlines said beginning at the end of 2007,
miles that remain in accounts without
additional earnings or redemptions for 18 months in a row will expire, down from 36 months previously.
Now, though, there are so many different cards that offer what are known as «category bonuses» that it a wise strategy may be to divide your spending to earn
additional reward points,
frequent flier miles or cash.