Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Air Travel with a Toddler

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Air Travel with a Toddler Jul 31st 2012, 11:05 Flying with children of any age can be a stressful experience. Not only do you have to worry about how they feel and behave, but also how others around you react. This has to be especially true for toddlers - with all their new-found skills for running and talking and moving about - a confined space, teeming with unfamiliar faces and surroundings does not sound ideal. So traveling with a toddler definitely presents its challenges, but planning ahead may give you at least a chance at a smooth flight. Scotty Kober who developed I'm A Good Little Traveler!DVD Toolkit Series has had a great deal of experience as a world traveling mom who didn't want to leave her 3 year old behind! On flying with the younger set she writes: "There is more to flying with toddlers than keeping them entertained and hoping for good behavior on the plane: there are long lines at busy airports, security checkpoint(s), boarding the plane, sitting in confined space that shakes and makes noise, not to mention puts sometimes incredible pressure on little ones' ears, and travel etiquette issues like not kicking the seats in front... all things that don't get addressed in the usual checklists." Kober emphasizes that although airport and airline personnel try to be helpful it is up to the families to prepare their children for the problems that can arise with air travel such as lengthy delays, and long line-ups. Tips for air travel with a toddler as well as other products that can help young children understand what to expect with flying may make for easier travels. Kober developed the Shae by Air DVD Toolkit to look at flying through the eyes of a child, including filming it for their height and eye level. It has features such as a packing list in picture form so the child can see what to pack and participate in preparing for the trip. Amongst Kober's other air travel tips for flying with a toddler are to take the child to the airport prior to your travel date and run through what you'll be doing, and to have your child assist in packing his carry-on bag. Scotty Kober also suggests these sites for more tips and advice for tackling air travel with a toddler: Top 4 Tips for Flying With Kids Flying with Kids > travel planning > countdown checklist Taking the Kids TSA Rules and Airport Security Affect ALL Passengers (regardless of age)!

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: IAH - Houston

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IAH - Houston Jul 31st 2012, 11:05 Find airfare specials from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to dozens of other cities 1 Full name - George Bush Intercontinental Airport 2 The airport's website 3 Address/Phone Number - 2800 North Terminal Road, 281-230-3100 4 Location, location, location - 20 miles north of Houston's city center 5 Flight Information - Arrivals/Departures 6 Major Airline(s) that serve the airport - a hub of Continental Airlines 7 All airlines that serve the airport 8 Transportation to/from the airport 9 Fun fact - The airport is named after the elder Bush, George H. W. Bush the 41st president of the United States. Visiting Space Center Houston Houston Area Lodging Options Top 5 Day Trips From Houston What To See While Visiting Texas Exploring Texas' Many Natural Wonders

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: American Airlines Tickets

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American Airlines Tickets Jul 31st 2012, 11:05 American Airlines offers check-in online, and a few of the particulars of their web check-in services: American Airlines - Online check-in is available up to 24 hours prior to departure. Need reservation number or AAdvantage number and an AA.com password for web check-in. Available for flights within the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. You can check in for connecting flights, even with another airline, as long as American Airlines has an e-ticketing agreement with them. You can drop off checked luggage at Curb-side Check-in, Self Service Check-in, or with an agent.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Delta Airlines Check-in Stroll

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Delta Airlines Check-in Stroll Jul 31st 2012, 11:05 Delta's policies regarding checking strollers, car seats, mobility devices and sports equipment. Sports Items - Several sports items like skis and fishing equipment count toward the checked-in luggage allowance (thus for some destinations it may cost you what it would cost to check in your first or second piece of luggage, whereas for other international ones it may qualify to be checked in for free). Heavier/larger equipment, such as bicycles and scuba dive tanks, for the most part, may be checked for a cost of $175 - $300 per direction. The following sports items are not permitted at check-in (you can contact their cargo department to send it as freight - more expensive) - kayaks, canoes, javelins. Strollers, Car Seats - Transported free of charge. Mobility Devices - Wheelchairs, scooters, braces, etc. are accepted free of charge as checked baggage and do not count as part of the checked luggage allowance. Baggage Policy

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Pets and Flying with Airlines

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Pets and Flying with Airlines Jul 30th 2012, 11:05 Traveling with pets is not always easy. In terms of air travel some airlines allow for the carriage of pets while others do not. Pets travel in approved kennels in either the cargo hold or in the passenger cabin. 1. 2 Types of Air Travel with Your Pet There are two types of travel for a pet with the airlines: in cabin (or carry-on), and in the cargo hold. 2. Your Pet's Comfort Time of year, and international travel are just two factors that can affect traveling with your pet. In terms of comfort, there are a few quick tips to consider as well.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: LAX - Los Angeles

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LAX - Los Angeles Jul 30th 2012, 11:05 Find airfare specials from Los Angeles International Airport to dozens of other cities 1 Full name - Los Angeles International Airport 2 The airport's website 3 Address/Phone Number - 1 World Way, (310)646-5252 4 Location, location, location - several beaches are located just south of the airport within a 10 mile radius. 5 Flight Information - Arrivals/Departures 6 Major Airline(s) that serve the airport - a hub of American Airlines and United Airlines 7 All airlines that serve the airport 8 Transportation to/from the airport 9 Fun fact - And if you wondered what the X in LAX stands for it was added when a growing air travel industry required that existing airports (that had two letter codes at the time) increase their code to three letters. Hence the X...with no special significance. A Guide to Los Angeles Airports Hotels in Los Angeles - Guide to Finding the Best Place to Stay Parking at Los Angeles International Airport Top 10 Free Things to do in LA TV Show Tickets in LA Los Angeles Trip Planner

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Phone Numbers - Airlines

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Phone Numbers - Airlines Jul 30th 2012, 11:05 So you'd like to speak to an actual person that works for the airline? Here is a list of phone contacts to reach the airline you're looking for. Airline reservations phone numbers have been grouped by region of the world. An extensive list of airline phone numbers are divided into several pages, organized by where they are located in the world. Save time and find customer service / reservation phone numbers for airlines instead of searching through the airline's website. Low cost airlines, budget airlines and legacy airlines around the world are featured - from the United States, to the United Kingdom, Canada to Australia, Chile to China - dozens of airlines are featured. Phone Numbers for Airlines in Canada, Mexico and the United States Phone Numbers for Airlines in Europe Airline Phone Numbers for Airlines in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Phone Numbers for Airlines in Central America, the Caribbean and South America Airline Phone Numbers - Telephone Numbers for Airlines in Asia Phone Numbers for Airlines in Africa and the Middle East

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Survival Tips for Air Travel

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Survival Tips for Air Travel Jul 29th 2012, 11:05 Airports are not the most people-friendly places already. Add travel with an infant to the mix and you may wonder how you can get through the experience both sane and safe. Tips for air travel with an infant may not be 100% foolproof, but it is always important to have a plan ready when you are traveling with your baby. Then you are ready to embark on the airport portion of your journey. Check-in Check-in online if possible to secure the best seats possible. Although the bulkhead seat can have more space, I find for longer trips if there are going to be a few empty seats on the flight then the back of the airplane is best. Airplanes tend to fill front to back so you are more likely to have vacant seats. Plus, lavatories are often in the back of the plane so access is easier. Also, toting your items on and off is easier when you are in the back - more space in general! Check in as much of your luggage as possible especially for longer flights, you'll feel less bogged down. Airport Security Screening You will likely have to take baby through the screening machine out of a stroller and possibly out of a carrier, so you may as well have baby ready to go in your arms. If you use a sling or a baby carrier, you may or may not ask to remove baby from the carrier so it is a good alternative to a stroller for moving around the airport. You can always ask the security screeners about this as you wait in line. It is easiest to keep bottled breastmilk or formula in a plastic bag/cooler bag separate from your other carry on for quicker inspection. Gate Area If you still aren't satisfied with the seating, approach the gate agent and ask them what seats are available. Ask about seats with an extra oxygen mask if you have not purchased a seat for your baby. As a gate agent, and having traveled with a baby, I find that on most flights the back fills up last plus you have the added bonus of being closer to the toilets for changing the baby. I book aisle seats when I can so that walking up and down the aisle is possible. Be prepared for possible delays by having extra diapers and wipes at hand. Plan for an onboard kit - diapers, wipes, blanket, plastic bag for trash and dirty diapers, fresh change of clothes. The extras can easily be packed in here in case of airport delays. As you head to the gate area mark your nearest restroom should you need to take care of a baby 'emergency'. Get to the gate area early to take advantage of preboarding so that you and baby can get settled before the throngs of passengers get on board. Arrival Be aware that some checked items such as car seats may arrive at an oversize or special luggage section, separate from regular luggage. If you are missing any of your luggage check there first. If you brought a stroller and checked it at the gate you may as well take your time getting off the aircraft as it needs to be retrieved by a baggage handler and brought up to the door of the aircraft. This takes time so rather than disturb baby even more, wait until the crowd is off the plane and your stroller may already be waiting for you.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: TSA Secure Flight

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TSA Secure Flight Jul 29th 2012, 11:05 The TSA has now implemented its Secure Flight program, meaning there have been changes to identification requirements for passengers. What is the TSA's Secure Flight program? It is an initiative to streamline the process of matching / clearing passenger details with the Watch List / No Fly List. According to the TSA it not only shifts the responsibility of gathering passenger data from the airlines to the TSA, but also "...satisfies a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission, and congressional requirements from the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 and the 9/11 Commission Act signed into law in 2007." What passenger information is required by the TSA and its Secure Flight program? The TSA requires airlines to collect and share the following information with the TSA - Full Name Itinerary Date of Birth Gender Redress Number (optional) Why do I need to provide this information? To allow the TSA to perform watch list matching. When do the identification requirements go into effect? Domestic airlines must collect the full name of passengers as of May 15, 2009. Domestic airlines must collect the date of birth and gender as of August 15, 2009 for domestic flights. Domestic airlines must collect the full name, date of birth, and gender for international flights as of October 31, 2009. According to the TSA, "For the near future, small differences between the passenger’s ID and the passenger’s reservation information, such as the use of a middle initial instead of a full middle name or no middle name/initial at all, should not cause a problem for the passenger." What is the Secure Flight program supposed to do? Identify known and suspected terrorists Prevent passengers on the No Fly List from boarding a plane Ensure that passengers on the Selectee List are subjected to extra screening to determine if they should be permitted to fly What is a Redress Number? The TSA explains the redress process in the following way: "Redress is an opportunity for passengers who believe they have been improperly or unfairly delayed or prohibited from boarding an aircraft to seek resolution and avoid future delays. The affected passengers often have the same or a similar name to someone on the watch list. The DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP) provides a one-stop shop for passengers seeking redress. Secure Flight uses the results of the redress process in its watch list matching process to help prevent future delays for misidentified passengers."

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Qatar AIrways

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Qatar AIrways Jul 29th 2012, 11:05 FOUNDING YEAR: Qatar Airways was founded in 1993, but did not begin flights until 1994. HEADQUARTERS: The headquarters and hub of Qatar Airways is in Doha, Qatar. WEBSITE: SEAT MAPS: PHONE NUMBER: phone number in Doha 974 4556114 FREQUENT FLYER / GLOBAL ALLIANCE: Privilege Club is the frequent flyer program of Qatar Airways. They are not part of a global alliance. ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS: Qatar Airways has had no fatal crashes in its 10+ years of flying. AIRLINE NEWS: INTERESTING FACT: Don't know much about Qatar? The website for Qatar Airways has a brief description of the country's history, and some useful links.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Security Surprise

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Security Surprise Jul 29th 2012, 11:05 The TSA has banned lighters in both carry-on and checked luggage, so if you are traveling within, to, or from the United States, you will need to leave your lighter at home. You may be surprised that despite the evolution of security at airports that has been occurring over the past few years that many potential "weapons" are being allowed to go through airport security and may be brought on board. There are various banned items depending on the country you are traveling from, but you may be surprised at what is allowed on board these days. Did you ever think of your tennis racket as a weapon? Because it is a sporting item, you'll be checking it in. As more governments worldwide take over the task of security screening at airports, it becomes even more important to know before you go or risk having some of your belongings being confiscated, or at least sending you back to check them in. In a recent CNN article, they reported some of the items still allowed for transport as carry-on in the U.S.. Be aware however, that depending on which country you are traveling to, or in, that the list of allowable items for carry-on will vary. In the U.S. corkscrews are allowed for carry-on, whereas in Canada corkscrews are only permitted in checked luggage. Toy weapons are banned as carry on in the U.K., Canada, and other countries, but only true-looking replicas are banned in the U.S.. Metal nail files are nearly universally banned, but nail clippers with no metal nail file are not. Any doubt of what you can or can't bring can be taken away by following the links to some of the government websites about airport security screening. Any further doubts? Then it is a good idea to call the airline directly as they will outline what can/not be brought on board, and can advise you not only about banned potential weapons, but about what the airline considers dangerous goods as well.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Giving the Gift of Air Travel

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Giving the Gift of Air Travel Jul 29th 2012, 11:05 Gift cards from the airlines are an option for giving the gift of travel. Most airlines require gift cards to be used within a year, and the rare few do not have a set expire. And still more certificates to give the gift of travel... Alaska Airlines - Purchase up to 30,000 miles as a gift of travel. You must be a Mileage Plan member to purchase miles. United Airlines - Give the gift of up to 60,000 miles as a gift of travel. Miles can be used towards travel or upgrades. US Airways - You can purchase gift cards online or at several retailers for use on US Airways - even at your local Walgreens. Virgin Blue - This Australian airline allows you to use its gift certificates on Virgin Blue, V Australia, Pacific Blue or Polynesian Blue. JetBlue - You can purchase gift cards from $10-$1000. Unlike most airlines' gift cards, JetBlue's ones don't expire. Air Tran - Minimum purchase is $25, and for every $100 you purchase in gift certificates, you'll receive one flight credit in AirTran Airways' A+ Rewards frequent flyer program.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Book Unaccompanied Minor

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Book Unaccompanied Minor Jul 28th 2012, 11:05 Southwest Airlines has both increased their fee, and made it easier to book unaccompanied minor travel - you can now book travel for children traveling as unaccompanied minors online. There is a lot of paperwork that goes along with booking young travelers as unaccompanied minors, so having a feature where you can do so online could be a huge timesaver at the airport. I know from having worked at check-in, it can take anywhere from 5 minutes to about 20 minutes to fill out all the forms in person, so being able to do this from home instead of the airport seems a huge bonus. With Southwest Airlines, children 5 to 11 traveling without an accompanying passenger who is 12 or older must travel as unaccompanied minors (UMs). UMs may only travel on nonstop flights, connecting flights are not allowed. Southwest Airlines' Teresa Laraba, Senior Vice President of Customer Services spoke about the impetus for the online booking tool for unaccompanied minor travel - "During a recent audit, we identified several opportunities, including the creation of an online booking tool for UMs and an enhancement in the Employee training that comes along with handling our young passengers who are flying solo." Now to the fee hike (which, even with the increase, is still lower than several major airlines). The UM service charge has increased from $25 to $50 each way.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Air Travel with an Infant

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Air Travel with an Infant Jul 28th 2012, 11:05 One of the more complicated aspects of air travel, is flying with an infant. With limited space on board, air pressure changes that hurt the little one's ears, endless announcements in the terminal, and bright lights all around, the air travel experience can be difficult on both the very young passenger and the parent. Airlines may be baby-friendly enough, but that isn't always the experience with fellow passengers. It can be a very stressful time for a new parent traveling with the under 2 set. Flying with the youngest passengers does require extra time and planning. I've written the following series of articles to help make air travel with an infant a little less stress-filled - Survival Tips for Air Travel with an Infant - Planning Stages - required documents, infant airfares, baggage allowance, what to bring on board, when to fly. Survival Tips for Air Travel with an Infant - At the Airport - how to navigate check-in, airport security screening, the gate area, and the arrivals area. Survival Tips for Air Travel with an Infant - The Flight - preboarding, what to bring on board, airline seating, if baby fusses or is upset. Bringing Car Seats on a Flight for Infants and Toddlers Under Two - rules and regulations for using car seats on airline flights. Infant Ticketing Policy - the typical rules for an infant ticket. Strollers and the Gate - check-in or bringing a stroller to the gate, where it can be stored, what to do if you have a connecting flight, what to look for on a stroller tag.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: My Packing List - Carry On

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My Packing List - Carry On Jul 27th 2012, 11:05 I really hate packing more than carry on luggage when I travel. On most airlines you are allowed to bring 2 pieces of carry on luggage, and instead of checking in luggage, I make sure I pack light. That way the horror stories of lost luggage don't really apply. Now you may prefer to pack differently, but I've written up a list of what I bring with me for travel to warmer climates (and have had a similar list for travels of up to almost 2 months at one time). This is my packing list for my most recent, 2 week, Caribbean vacation: Passport, Wallet and Travel Insurance Guidebook and Phrase book Vitamins / Medications List of Emergency Contacts List of Ailments / Known Conditions / Blood Type List of phone numbers for hotels / airlines Clear Plastic Baggies Clear Plastic Baggy for toiletries including sunblock, bug repellant, toothpaste, moisturizer, antiseptic ointment, antiseptic wipes, bandaids, deodorant, shampoo samples, hair gel, etc. razors, comb/brush 2 wrinkle free dresses (substitute dress pants and shirt for a man) pair of sandals pair of flip flops pair of sneakers pair of aqua shoes (this is me, I don't like touching the sand when I am swimming and can't see what may be on the sand!) swimsuit sunglasses / visor (or ball cap) a warm cardigan or hooded sweatshirt (I wear this on flights so it doesn't take up space, could be substituted for a light jacket) 3 t-shirts 3 tank tops 2 light, see through tops to cover arms 1 pair of sweatpants and t-shirt to sleep in 2 pairs of capris (could be substituted for shorts) 2 light skirts (1 pair of khakis for a man) 8 pairs of underwear, 3 bras 4 pairs of socks 2 pairs of pantyhose (more socks for a man) camera rechargeable batteries and charger travel alarm clock mp3 player Then I still have room for a second carry-on with a few magazines and books and any other etc.s that I may need.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: AirTran Airways Tickets

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AirTran Airways Tickets Jul 27th 2012, 11:05 AirTran Airways offers check-in online, and a few of the particulars of their web check-in services: AirTran Airways - Check-in online up to 24 hours prior to departure. Need either the confirmation number or your A+ rewards number to check-in. If you have checked luggage you will need to go to curbside baggage check or to the ticket counter to check bags.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Jet Lag Symptoms - List

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Jet Lag Symptoms - List Jul 27th 2012, 11:05 Feeling a little more irritable after crossing 8 time zones in a matter of hours? You aren't alone. Jet lag manifests itself in a wide range of symptoms - and a list of them will give you an indication as to whether those extra yawns are lack of sleep, or your body trying to catch up after a long flight. The following is a list of symptoms that are often attributed to jet lag: fatigue insomnia anxiety constipation diarrhea confusion dehydration headache irritability nausea sweating coordination issues immune system weakness cough dry eyes dry skin earache blurred vision lightheadedness loss of libido swollen feet Luckily, they don't usually all occur at once in one person.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Air Canada Check In Online

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Air Canada Check In Online Jul 27th 2012, 11:05 Air Canada offers check-in online. Save time and snag a good seat on your flight. Air Canada online check-in includes the following procedures and requirements: Air Canada - Check-in online up to 24 hours prior to departure. Need a booking reference, Aeroplan number, or the credit card number used to purchase the ticket. Most of Air Canada's domestic, transborder, and international destinations are eligible for check-in online. Checked luggage can be dropped off at the baggage drop off counter.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Food for Flights

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Food for Flights Jul 27th 2012, 11:05 Carrots are not my favorite vegetable but I find them hard to beat in terms of neat, dip-able vegetables to bring on board. I buy pre-peeled and washed baby carrots and have them to either dip or eat on their own. The added bonus is the crunchiness of them can help with the old popping ears problem on the rare occasion that it happens for me.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: US Airways Check-in Strollers

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US Airways Check-in Strollers Jul 25th 2012, 11:05 US Airways policies regarding checking strollers, car seats, mobility devices and sports equipment. Sports Items - Several sports items like skis and and fishing equipment count toward the checked-in luggage allowance (thus for some destinations it may cost you what it would cost to check in your first or second piece of luggage, whereas for other international ones it may qualify to be checked in for free). Heavier/larger equipment, for the most part, may be checked for a cost of $100 per direction. Strollers, Car Seats - carried free of charge. Mobility Devices - Wheelchairs, scooters, braces, etc. are accepted free of charge as checked baggage and do not count as part of the checked luggage allowance. Baggage Policy

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Too Many Passengers, Not Enoug

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Too Many Passengers, Not Enoug Jul 25th 2012, 11:05 Bear in mind that you are never required to volunteer to be bumped off of a flight. The best way to avoid being involuntarily moved to another flight is to prebook seats. It is important to note that not all airlines permit this, and even the ones that do have a threshold set where even reservation agents simply can't reserve a seat number for you in advance. The percentage varies, but most airlines that allow for seat reservations cut them off when the flight is between 65 and 85 percent sold. If you are traveling on more than one airline, consult with each airline to see if you can prebook your seats. Even if it is an undesirable seat to you (a middle seat, seats that are rows apart when you are traveling with other people, etc.), at least it is a reservation and they can try to improve it at the airport. Many airlines charge for prebooking a seat, but it can be money well spent on a busy flight. The other way to best avoid being involuntarily moved from your flight is to check in as early as possible. There are some who will say you can get the best seats if you check in at the last minute, that they will bump you up to business class. This may happen in rare instances, but it is not a rule of thumb! Checking in at the last minute for a full flight often means a middle seat in the back row which is far from amusing on a long flight. The tone of this should not lead you to think that every flight is hugely oversold, and people are being moved from their flights all the time. Certainly oversells occur more frequently at holiday times, but they can occur if other flights have been canceled or if the aircraft has been downgraded (changing a plane from a larger aircraft to a smaller one). Even if you do volunteer to take a later flight, you may still be taking your original flight because a flight may break open (seats become available because people haven't shown up) minutes to departure. But if your flight is full, and you don't mind lounging around in an airport, or traveling the next day it can be quite profitable getting bumped! One of my favorite examples of this is a day where I was the agent at the gate for flights to Miami during spring break. There was a family traveling, but they didn't need to be there until two days later. Well the flights were oversold the entire day, but there were four flights to Miami. They volunteered to be bumped, and did so for the first three flights, and took a flight out at 7pm after racking up $900 each in compensation. They were given lots of meal vouchers to pass the time munching away. It was a family of four and I don't know if I have ever seen passengers happier to miss flights than they were, but I am quite sure that they smiled all the way to Miami.

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Air Travel: What's Hot Now: Tips for Using your Frequent

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Tips for Using your Frequent Jul 24th 2012, 11:05 So you want to travel for free? One of the only real, tried and true ways to do so is through accumulating and then redeeming your frequent flyer miles for flights. American Airlines is the airline that first introduced the frequent flyer program, and they have some tips for earning and redeeming miles for travel. It's been 25 years since American introduced frequent flyer programs to the air travel world. These tips are geared towards the American Airlines' AAdvantage program, but a few of the tips may be useful for many of the frequent flyer programs out there. American Airlines top 10 for earning miles so you can travel free faster... 1. Book online at AA.com - earn AAdvantage miles each time you do. 2. Sign up for promotions - some promotions have bonus miles offered just for signing up, making a purchase, or at times you may be eligible for double or triple the usual miles for flying a certain route. 3. Get a credit card to earn miles - if you get one of the Citi / AAdvantage cards, you can earn up to 15,000 bonus miles after your first purchase is made with the card. 4. Stay at a hotel - American Airlines has 35 worldwide hotel partners representing nearly 75 hotel brands. And the miles add up quite quickly...five miles for every dollar spent at more than 10,000 hotels in the U.S. and Canada. 5. Rent a car - AAdvantage miles can be earned with eight major car rental agencies so you can drive and earn. 6. Dine Out - you can earn up to 10 miles for every dollar spent while dining out. More than 10,000 restaurants across the United States and Canada participate, and give you miles to eat. 7. Take a vacation - AAdvantage members earn 1,000 AAdvantage bonus miles when booking via American Airlines Vacations . 8. Financing - partnerships with financial services, such as banks, financial service firms, real estate companies, and home financing services, mean several ways to earn miles. Members can earn miles for banking, investing, or selling a home. 9. Go shopping - you can earn miles at more than 90 brand-name retailers. 10. Donate - Earn miles for making donations to non-profit organizations through the AAdvantage Fund Raising program from American Airlines.

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