I recently wrote about the rules surrounding selling airline miles. Generally speaking, it violates the terms of airline frequent flyer programs to buy & sell miles, but it’s not illegal.
Along similar lines, I think it’s worth discussing airline mileage brokers, which is a pretty big underground industry. I get questions from readers all of the time about whether it’s safe to do business with these companies, given how much they advertise online.
Often the way that mileage brokers market isn’t particularly straightforward or transparent. Some market themselves as offering discounted business & first class tickets, when in reality they’re just redeeming miles for your tickets. Others will outright sell you miles in your choice of accounts.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
