Not exact matches
That's ridiculous considering the
other programs such as Aegean, Air Canada, Avianca and Turkish Airlines will still credit
at least 50 % of
mileage flown on these cheap fares.
Airlines using
mileage - based
programs, on the
other hand, limit award seat available and often only offer them
at a fixed price: i.e., 25,000 miles for a domestic trip.
Knowing which flights will help you decide whether you should look
at other point /
mileage programs to get to your destination.
While I've long used Starwood points for hotel stays — the Starwood
program has more top - end properties that I'd want to stay
at than any
other chain — often the best value can be obtained through airline
mileage transfers.
Like its extensive partner agreements that let you earn and redeem miles on a dozen domestic and international partners (one reason I call Alaska's
Mileage Plan one of the best loyalty
programs for infrequent travelers), they have partnered with
other lounges
at airports where they have a major presence.