Have more frequent flier miles than you know what to do with?
Consider putting your hard-earned mileage to good use at an
auction.
Most major air carriers hold auctions where their frequent flier
members can use their miles to bid on a variety of trips and
prizes. For instance, in addition to pre-arranged trips to Hawaii
or Europe, airlines auction off such noteworthy prizes as tickets
to the Super Bowl, the Olympics, even the Academy Awards.
For business travelers, an auction can be an easy way to use
miles that are about to expire or that they don't have the
time-or inclination-to use on a free ticket. "Many auctions
are designed to give an alternative to people whose miles really
aren't going anywhere," explains Randy Petersen, publisher
of Inside Flyer magazine.
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How does it work? Some airlines have 800 numbers you can call to
find out the highest bid and then offer yours via telephone. Others
hold "blind" auctions in which members simply call or
write in their bids without knowing what other members are
offering. Call your frequent flier program for details.
The dates for prizes and trips are often non-negotiable, says
Petersen. And since you may also have to use your award within a
set amount of months, be sure your calendar is clear during the
required time period.
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