The possibilities of frequent flyer miles first tantalized me one evening in New York City 11 years ago, when I was 18 and I found that I?d be able to get elite status -- with its bonus miles, queue-skipping privileges and many other perks -- from a couple of international trips I had to take anyway.
Having grown up internationally, in the United States, Japan and Britain, I had spent years flying without earning miles, but from then on I was determined to put everything I had into them.
From reading online forums and tracking programs closely over the years, I became something of an expert. In 2009, I made a documentary about people who live for miles and love to fly, and I?m currently working on a longer version.
As my flying has ramped up (I travel often for work now) I now spend an hour a day on average keeping tabs on all aspects of the ever-changing world of miles. Here?s some of what I?ve learned.
First choiceOverall, I consider the American Airlines AAdvantage program to be the best in the world.
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