FBC – 174 – Want to get free plane tickets? Here’s how…

Want to get free plane tickets? Here's how…

Today I am recording this episode from the airport. Here is what I do to get free tickets every year without changing my habits or losing my shirt buying plane tickets.

So people ask me, why do you actually do this?

So the thing is. I am using my miles. OK. So if you're familiar with frequent flyer miles and stuff, then, you know, you can get free tickets and stuff. And this is what I've been using. So basically, if I wanted to book, it would have cost me one point five thousand euros or something. Right. But I need a one way ticket and if I use my miles and I fly to Paris, it costs me 90 euros instead of one point five thousand.

So that's the reason why I do it. And I saved a lot of money doing that because I am using my miles. So here's the thing. One thing you have to understand is when you're travelling like this, you can earn miles every time you fly. These programs are free. Right. So you can sign up for free. And every time you fly, then you can get your miles.

So I'm going to tell you something by experience. You won't earn a lot of miles by flying, by buying tickets and stuff. I have tried. And trust me, the only thing you really you're going to do is waste your money.

Want to get free plane tickets? Here's how…

So me, I do a lot of things using connections. OK. So, you know, you can connect people to a credit card. I have an American Express card and American Express is connected to my miles program. So basically everything I spend gives me miles. So if I spend a dollar, I get one mile. And the thing is that all my expenses. So everything. You know, sometimes I need to pay the salaries to developers. The building blocks that is in place.

So I actually had to pay it anyway, you know, recurring stuff on tools that have and everything is actually connected to my American Express. So basically, every time I pay something that I need for my business, I am earning miles. And next thing you know, I have free tickets, you know, because I just use my miles.

You know, there are some cards. Certainly there's some like American Express's and even sometimes banks that are affiliated with the United SkyTeam or Star Alliance or something and make your bank of credit. They can just replace the card that you currently have with one that gives you miles and then that's it. And then you use that card for stuff that you had to pay for anyway, and then your miles turn into plane tickets. Simple!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do frequent flyer miles actually work?

Frequent flyer miles are loyalty points earned through airline programs. You accumulate them by flying or, more effectively, by using affiliated credit cards for everyday purchases. Once you have enough miles, you can redeem them for free or heavily discounted flights.

What is the best way to earn miles without flying?

The most effective method is linking an airline-affiliated credit card (such as American Express) to your existing business expenses. Every dollar you spend on tools, services, and recurring costs earns miles automatically, without changing your spending habits.

Can you really get free plane tickets using credit card miles?

Yes. By routing all regular business and personal expenses through an airline-affiliated credit card, you can accumulate enough miles to cover flights that would otherwise cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Martin reduced a 1,500 euro flight to just 90 euros using this method.

Which airline alliances offer the best miles programs?

The three major alliances are SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and Oneworld. Each has affiliated credit cards and banking partners. The best program depends on your preferred airlines and travel routes. Check with your bank about replacing your current card with one that earns miles.

Key Takeaways

The fastest way to earn free plane tickets is not by flying more. It is by connecting your existing business expenses to an airline miles credit card.

Every dollar you already spend on business tools and recurring costs can earn you frequent flyer miles automatically.

About the Author

Martin Ebongue is the founder of martinebongue.com, an online business and lifestyle design blog focused on helping aspiring entrepreneurs build location-independent businesses. Since 2014, he has been creating and scaling online ventures across multiple niches, from digital products and affiliate marketing to SaaS and content platforms, while traveling the world. He shares the real-world strategies, tools, and systems that work, with a particular focus on AI-powered automation for solopreneurs. Follow him on YouTube, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

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