How do I book flights with miles?
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Booking a flight with frequent‑flyer miles is straightforward once you know where to start.
How to Book a Flight Using Miles
- Log in to the frequent‑flyer account for the airline whose miles you want to use.
- Navigate to the airline’s award‑booking or “use miles” section (for example, the promo awards page on Air France/KLM or the “My Trips” area on Delta).
- Enter your desired travel dates, origin and destination; many airlines show a calendar that highlights dates with discounted mileage pricing.
- Select the cabin class you want (economy, business, or first) and confirm that the required miles are displayed.
- Complete the reservation by confirming the mileage charge and any required fees; the booking will be issued as an award ticket.
- If you’re booking a partner award, be sure to book through the airline where the miles are held (e.g., use Delta’s site for SkyMiles, Alaska’s site for Alaska miles, or Qantas’s site for Qantas points).
- After the ticket is issued, you can manage it (choose seats, add meals, move to mobile wallet) through the airline’s “manage my reservation” page.
- Remember that award tickets do not earn additional miles, but you will still retain any status perks associated with your frequent‑flyer level.
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