Get a Travel Reward Credit Card

There are few things as alluring as the promise of free travel to exotic destinations. The banks know this, and have
long offered travel rewards to customers for using their credit cards. In turn, savvy credit card users maximize their rewards to travel in comfort and style well beyond their means. Check out this review of the top 5 Travel Credit
Cards on the Wise Bread Blog.

Volunteer your seat

Volunteering your airline seat on a full flight can lead to big rewards. “I get numerous free flights for volunteering to take the next flight when the airlines are oversold,” Rick says. And don’t worry, you won’t have to crash on the airport floor. “Most hotels offer a Best Rate Guarantee where they will give you a huge discount or free night if you find a cheaper rate online than the one they are offering,” he adds. IHG, for example, will give you your first night free if you find a cheaper rate elsewhere, such as on Priceline or Kayak.

Shop Through the Airlines

Another great way to find great travel deals is to make online purchases through airline shopping portals. Essentially, you log in to your frequent flier account on an airline website, go to the airline shopping portal and earn miles just for making purchases from your favorite retailer.

“It’s kind of like a referral program,” Gilbert Ott, founder of God Save the Points, said. And certain retailers will offer 25 or more miles per dollar. “If you buy a laptop from your favorite online store, it might be enough for a free flight. It’s so easy and can mean thousands of miles and endless free flights if you shop online.”

You will have to spend money to earn a ticket. But when it is stuff you need anyway, you might as well earn the miles.