Usually, it’s the earlier the better. But fares can sometimes go down. Use the very cool predictor tool at www.farecast.com to get an idea if your desired flight will get cheaper or not. Also, airlines tend to charge their premium fares on weekends. It’s a good idea to buy midweek (Tuesday through Thursday). Sites like orbitz, priceline, expedia, airfarewatchdog, and kayak are still great options in addition to buying direct from the airline websites.
In case you’re still not using Rewards Network for dining, click here and choose your preferred program (American, Delta, United, US Air, Southwest, or Alaska). You should be earning double miles at your favorite restaurants (from using your mileage card, and from having that card registered on Rewards Network).
You have to get billed 10 bucks for a month of the Single Identity credit protection service. A few days before you’re billed for the 2nd month, cancel your subscription and it’s worth 5,000 miles. Here’s the link.
2000 for United (4000 if you have a United Card), click here
2500 for American, click here
2500 for US Air, click here
2500 for Delta, click here
