There are plenty of people out there who have a lot of air miles they
think it would be legitimate to sell any way they like, but the truth is
that this process is more complicated than they think and it takes some
steps in order to understand how to do it properly. Many airlines
disallow exchanging airline miles for money in order for them to
maintain regulation over ticket prices. But regardless of what they are
trying to do, there are still ways through which selling air miles
becomes possible. Below there are the steps you will have to take for
this.
1. The first thing you'd have to do is have your airline miles
transferred to your family and friends with a token amount of cash
received. It's recommended you consider this step if you're close to the
expiration dates and would like to get something in return for all of
those miles you acquired in time without gouging people that are close
to you.
2. Before you decide to put your air miles on sale, it's wise that you
will check the limitations set by credit card companies and airlines. In
some cases you will see that some airlines can make selling air miles
quite a difficult process.
3. You can also have your air miles exchanged with someone else who has
points of higher value than yours. The points that haven't been
converted can still be used to buy certain high valued items, for office
supplies and for every day coffee cups coffee.
4. You can also consider having an account registered with an internet
broker which makes selling air miles far easier and faster. Keep in mind
that depending on the services you'll decide to use, you can get lower
return on true value.
5. The selling of your air miles should be planned well before they will
expire if you don't want your rewards to be affected. To benefit from
the best value you should block the miles used for business trips and
then have the rest sold.
6. Don't sell your air miles just yet. Instead, wait until you reach a
level that business travelers will find enticing and only then make the
move.
7. There are some cases in which you will just not be able to donate
your miles and if this is the case, then just donate your miles to
charity in order to get a tax deduction. The value will be written on
your income tax return.
It seems that selling air miles is not that hard for those who will
follow the steps outlined above. Doing so will allow them to easily and
successfully sell them to a great buyer.
Tips and Warnings
1. Before you'll complete the transaction you have to make sure that
you'll convince the buyer to buy your air miles to the price you have in
mind. It can be hard and take some time, but if you stand your ground
you can really get a good deal.
2. To help with clearing ambiguities you should make a contract that
details the steps required for redeeming air miles and exchanging points
between you and your buyer. Even if it's not legally binding, it's
still a standard setter for the rest of the transaction.