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TECH REPORT

An Online Exchange for Frequent-Flier Miles

Swap miles with other business travelers on the Global Points Exchange.

By John Brandon | 
 

Pietari Posti

One downside to frequent-flier programs is being limited to one airline. The Global Points Exchange on Points.com, a loyalty program management site, lets members of participating programs trade miles. After signing up for a free account, users can browse an online trading board for listings or post their own. Users set the terms and pay the exchange about a penny for each mile swapped. So far, the exchange works with 10 major airlines, including Continental and American, as well as the InterContinental Hotels Group.

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    • John Brandon

    John Brandon is a tech contributor at Inc. magazine and Inc. Technology. Before starting his writing career, he led a design and writing team at a large consumer electronics retailer. You can follow his tweets at twitter.com/jmbrandonbb. He lives outside of Minneapolis.


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