What you need to know about airline miles

There are an abundance of frequent-flier miles programs available that promise the consumer perks while traveling, such as fewer bag fees, on-flight freebies and free flights all over the country. But taking advantage of these benefits may seem impossible because of the strict rules and regulations some airlines attach to their frequent-flier programs.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance helps you untangle the details of airline miles programs with six helpful tips:

·         Pick the right program.

·         Put all your eggs in one basket.

·         Bag the miles and buy the ticket.

·         Keep your miles alive.

·         Rack up miles on the ground.

·         Know when to fold ‘em.

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