Frequent flyer programs (humor me and pretend that I have to explain) reward airline customers for their loyalty. Of course, customers need to enrol in the program before they can accure points which can later be redeemed for free flights, upgrades, goods and/or services. Apart from this, frequent flyers are given benefits (depending on their membership status) such as access to lounges, etc.
Points are accrued for every miles flown. In addition, some allow members to earn points through partners (airline alliances, credit cards and merchant stores, among others).
Normally, each mile flown is rewarded with 1 point.
There are also ways to earn more than the standard points rewarded. One example is if you use Airline-issued Credit Cards when purchasing your airline ticket.
Another way is to take note of bonus offers (to double, triple or add n,000 bonus points) from the Airlines. These are normally offered for a limited time. And the best way to keep track of which airlines are offering bonus miles is to check frequent flyer bonuses, the most comprehensive travel reward program bonus listing guide on the Internet.
As of today, the top bonus offer is from United.
"Earn up to 5,000 Bonus Mileage Plus Miles on all non-stop flights between the U.S. and London, Frankfurt or Zurich. Earn 5,000 bonus miles for Economy Class fares booked in Y, B or M or 2,500 bonus miles for Economy Class fares booked in H,Q, or V. Register Online with promo code MPE196 (Registration is required) and book online at United.com"
It's worth checking out. A quick scan through the current offers should suffice before you make that booking.
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