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Miles: what are they and how to use them?

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Today we are going to explore the incredible world of miles

Let's start with the basics: what are miles? 

Next, we'll browse the best platforms to accumulate them, and finally, we'll discover how to manage our points effectively with the Oktoplus tool. 

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Ready? So follow along to find out more!

What are miles?

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Have you ever heard someone say “I bought this ticket with miles” or “I exchanged my points for miles”? But what are these points? 

Simply put, miles are points that you accumulate when using certain services, such as credit cards, and which can be exchanged for a series of benefits, the most common being the purchase of airline tickets.

The name “mile” is a reference to the air miles traveled during a flight. In other words, initially, the idea was that the more you flew, the more points you would accumulate. 

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Over time, airlines realized that this type of loyalty program could go much further, also offering points to those who use credit cards, for example.

In other words, basically, these points work as a kind of rewards program: the more you use a certain service, the more points you accumulate and the more benefits you are entitled to.

What are the best platforms to accumulate miles?

There are several ways to accumulate miles. The best known is through the use of a credit card. 

Normally, for every dollar spent on the card, you earn a certain number of miles. The exact amount varies depending on your card and brand.

Another common way to accumulate miles is through airline loyalty programs. 

If you frequently fly with the same airline, it's a good idea to sign up for their program. Generally, you accumulate a certain number of points for each flight you take.

There are also other loyalty programs, such as supermarkets and gas stations, that allow you to accumulate miles. The secret is to research and discover the best option for your profile and needs.

However, accumulating points is only half of the equation. You also need to know how to use them in the best way.

Keep control of your miles with Oktoplus

And that's where Oktoplus comes in, a platform that helps you manage your points.

With Oktoplus, you can bring all your loyalty program accounts together in one place, making it easier to control your points.

Furthermore, the platform also offers other very useful features. For example, you can search for airline tickets across multiple airlines and compare the price in miles and in cash. 

This makes it easier to decide whether it is more advantageous to buy the ticket with cash or use your points.

Oktoplus also has an alert system that notifies you when your miles are about to expire. This way, you don't run the risk of losing your accumulated points. 

Finally, the platform also offers tips on how to accumulate more points and make better use of the ones you already have.

Conclusion

Anyway, these points are a great way to save on your travels and even in everyday life. 

However, to make the most of these advantages, you need to know how to accumulate and use your points efficiently. 

With tools like Oktoplus, this task becomes much easier.

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