Before you start collecting miles, read one ticket
Find the operating carrier, ticketing carrier and booking class before choosing a loyalty program.
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FlyerFolio article archive
What do Y, M and K really mean on a ticket?
Why two travellers in the same economy cabin can earn completely different mileage.
10,000 miles may be worth less than 8,000
The number earned is only the first answer; usability, expiry and your own travel decide the rest.
After a cash upgrade, which booking class earns?
The original fare, upgraded class and final mileage credit can be three different things.
Alliances are maps, not loyalty programs
What an alliance can help with—and why each airline still writes its own earning rules.
Planning a first award without chasing a fantasy trip
Begin with a trip you actually need, then work backwards through dates, seats, miles and fees.