When Should You Buy Airline Points or Miles? Here Are 4 Times It Might Make Sense

Buying airline points or miles is not something that’s done casually.

Just because you can buy airline rewards doesn’t mean you should. But you may want to consider buying miles if you’re planning to book a pricey fare with cash and the cost of purchased miles works out to less than you would pay. This scenario usually makes the most sense when you’re about to buy an expensive international fare in a premium cabin. Brostock/Dreamstime/TNS

By Holly D. Johnson From Bankrate.com

There are all kinds of strategies you can use to earn airline points/miles, and that’s true whether you’re a frequent flier or not. You can earn airline rewards by using an airline credit card or a flexible travel credit card for all of your spending, by shopping through airline rewards portals or by joining an airline’s dining club.