[jimworcs]

Collecting actual frequent flyer miles is utterly pointless. Perhaps there might be some point in collecting miles which convert to other schemes, such as the Priority Club run by Holiday Inn chain. That is an excellent, transparent and fairly operated reward scheme.

Frequent flyer miles are nothing more than a scam. Often the fees associated with using the miles are so high, that you can sometimes buy a ticket for less. The availability is so poor as to render them unusable for many people. Shop around for the lowest price is the best solution. Business people collect the miles, paid for by their employer. If the employers had any sense they would keep the miles and try to use them, but for those people there might be some benefit, but it is marginal at best. It certainly doesn't justify not shopping around for the best price.