How to exchange miles for airline tickets
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How to exchange miles for airline tickets?
Certainly, this is a common question among people who have accumulated miles and intend to travel.
By the way, do you know how to do it?
Keep reading this article and find out where and how to exchange miles for airline tickets.
What are miles?
Miles are points that airlines give to their customers. They originated as a way for companies to build customer loyalty.
Therefore, they can exchange these miles for airline tickets or travel services.
However, frequent flyer programs have been very well received by the public and have evolved; proof of this is that nowadays, customers can exchange their miles for products and even money.
How do I accumulate miles to exchange for airline tickets?
Well, the first way to accumulate miles is by buying airline tickets.
When this happens, the airline makes points available to customers, who can then exchange these points for discounts on their next flight.
However, another way is by using a credit card. Certainly, there are currently thousands of excellent credit card options for accumulating miles, for example:
- Pão de Açúcar credit card;
- Porto Seguro Visa Infinite;
- Azul Itaucard Visa Infinite;
- Gol Smiles credit card.
So, to accumulate miles, simply register for your card's loyalty program, if necessary, and start using it correctly.
The number of points accumulated will depend on each institution; for example, the Pão de Açúcar card provides 1 point for every R$1.00 spent on the bill.
Therefore, simply choose the option that is most advantageous for you and start accumulating.
How do I exchange miles for airline tickets?
Okay, I've already accumulated quite a few miles, so what do I need to do to get more? exchange miles for airline tickets?
First, I'd like to point out that some loyalty programs already have their partner companies defined; however, it's possible to transfer miles in a way.
However, this will depend on each program.
If you don't have this option or want to choose another place to redeem your miles, keep reading.
One of the best-known frequent flyer programs in Brazil is... 123 Miles. There, you can sell your miles, get discounts on flights and other travel services.
Oh! It's worth noting that you need to convert loyalty program points into miles, right?
But don't worry, it's simple and you can do it through your card issuer.
If miles are earned directly with the airlines, there is no need for conversion.
Besides 123 Milhas, you can exchange or sell your miles with the following companies:
- HotMiles;
- MaxMiles;
- Elomilhas;
- VIP Miles.
Certainly, they are not the only ones, but they are the best known today.
If you are part of an airline loyalty program, for example, Tudo Azul or Latam Pass, you can exchange miles for airline tickets at the time you go to buy the tickets.
Even if you don't have enough points to exchange for an airline ticket, you'll almost certainly be able to get a good discount.
So, have you managed to get discounts on airline tickets using miles?
Where did you make the exchange?
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