TripHip - Travel Tips and Advice for Traveling on a Budget

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by collecting air miles. If you remain loyal to a particular airline you can accrue air miles more quickly and trade them for a free flight or an upgrade before they expire.

Some credit cards and hotel chains will also add to your air miles. If all else fails you can donate your air miles to charities such as the Make a Wish Foundation or the United Way.