The Points Guy

Inside the Business of Air Miles

“People are willing to pay anything for a free ticket.” — Apocryphal airline executive.

When it comes to frequent flyer points, I’m more of a saver. It’s daft: Points devalue over time like any currency and they don’t even pay interest. But the thrill of refreshing a balance that currently exceeds 2 million miles makes up for it. This holiday season I ad…