Congratulations on earning a free ticket!
We do grocery shopping, buy gas, etc. with credit cards that award Air Miles, so that's how we get more.
Lola:Mainly credit cards, but my dad travels a lot anyhow and has got tons of miles now. Not that he needs it, since the company pays for the airline tickets, but then I suppose he could use it for family travels.
If you're referring to Air Miles, those can be used for a wide variety of merchandise, too.
I got a digital camera with some of mine.
I've never looked into getting a plane ticket with the Air Miles.
Is it fairly flexible, or do you have to fly in an off-peak time?