If you've ever flown in economy and found yourself wondering how lucky people in business and first class get to nab a coveted seat, then you might be interested to learn all about airline points. Sure, some fortunate people use their hard-earned cash to upgrade their seat, but others use points by enrolling in an airline's loyalty system, which is popular with frequent flyers . But how do they work? And how many points can you earn? We answer all of your burning questions so that you can start collecting rewards the next time you fly.
What are air miles?
Simply put, consider air miles or points as another form of currency. When you purchase a flight through relevant airlines or their partners, for example, certain credit card companies, hotels and car rentals, you collect 'miles' a