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(CNN) -- Some travelers complain they are difficult to redeem, but most road warriors will accumulate their fair share of air miles while traveling for work. Here's what some of you have to say about the issue.
I liked your presentation on frequent flyers. I travel a lot myself both for leisure and work. I really think the Star Alliance pool is the most passenger-friendly one. They have a very large quota for using Upgrades and Mileage seats. The key is to book your trip ahead of travel dates. However, other companies like delta do not release their Mileage seats till an unknown date so that the traveler has no clue as to when to book! I have tried to organize a domestic Upgrade and or an Award ticket flying from my Hub (JFK) to Salt Lake City for the Sundance Film Festival. We are in July and I cannot book the Award tickets for a Business Class Trip in January. Also Delta does not allow you to Upgrade from a Ticket worth $320 Unlike United. Indeed, you must purchase a Ticket worth $800 in order to be eligible for upgrades. One advice for passengers, seating is crucial! Hence one can now purchase exit rows at gate only. Know your seating plans well. I recommend checking out Seatguru.com. Tony Di Napolin, New York
The ease of earning air mileage was demonstrated by Richard's multiple travels to/from and within the U.S. (July Business Traveller). This was not balanced with a tally of the total costs for his "free" trip to Croatia. This gave a false impression that air mileage is truly rewarding. However, "free" tickets are subject to multiple and often significant taxes and fuel surcharges, credit cards charge annual fees for mileage rewards membership and it wasn't mentioned that award tickets are non-revenue for airlines, hotels and car rental companies. Furthermore, the value of earned mileage continues to decline, with airlines such as Qantas and United Airlines considerably raising the number of earned miles required for long distance travel. Richard's report, while informative, neglected to balance the pros and cons. Not everyone earns most/all their mileage paid by their company. Lyndon, Tokyo, Japan
I was surprised to read that the German court ruled in favor of the company on the issue of who owns airline miles. What were they thinking? We conduct business, go out to dinner with the client to make more money for the company and we are not even compensated except with our salaries for this dedication and effort? I work overtime on many days for my company and the least they could do is let us keep the frequent flyer miles. I will remember that my company could keep my airline miles the next time I have to take a 6 a.m. flight (waking up at 4 a.m.) or flying back later at night to keep down the travel and expenses for the company. Patricia Steinebrunner
Could you please clarify why you had to earn unnecessary miles just to use them for vacation? Wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy a ticket for your vacation? The main idea behind miles is that we earn them on business trips (paid usually by our company), and then use them for private trips. Yuval Adler, Japan
I would like to switch my Varig Smiles points to Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer. The staff at the check-in counter in Singapore said it is not possible. I have 50,000 air miles which I had just accumulated after losing more than 100,000 miles because I was not able to claim it in time. Does anyone know if this is true? Roger Tismo, Vietnam
After having watched your latest Business Traveller on the subject of collecting air miles, I couldn't help wondering the following: How much money did you have to spend to earn your 87,500 air miles? Stephen Kay
I saw your air miles program and I have a few questions. At the end of the program you stated you earned about 87,000 frequent flyer miles. How much did the flights, hotels, etc... cost you to get those miles? Also you mentioned a Web site that tracked flight for the best fares. Can you tell me the name of this Web site? Thanks. Matthew Gosting, Bulgaria
I am a frequent flier, but mostly use the miles for family. I do not do the mileage runs -- ups your percentage of risk, being in a plane. Nice show! Bill
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. Tony Di Napolin, New York
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