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Planning an international trip often comes with one major concern: the cost of long-haul flights. While airfare prices continue to fluctuate, there is one reliable way travelers consistently reduce these costs—using airline miles. Whether you are a frequent flyer, a casual traveler, or someone preparing for a bucket-list destination, understanding how to use airline miles can save you hundreds of dollars on international travel.

This detailed guide explains how airline miles work, how to earn th

I'm not a travel hacker, not really. I enjoy the places, not the interfaces. And traveling in coach is just fine with me, thanks. As a matter of fact, I do much of my traveling BY coach—bus, that is. I went all over Mexico and Central America before I ever crossed an ocean thirty-five years ago. And the only time I've ever flown first class was when they bumped me up for free. Now don't get me wrong: I'm an avid collector of frequent-flyer miles, but I'd have to have an awful lot before I'd wast