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When's the best time to use frequent flyer miles to book flights? Two economists crunched the numbers on maximizing their dollar value

  • Written by H. Sami Karaca, Professor of Business Analytics, Boston University
When's the best time to use frequent flyer miles to book flights? Two economists crunched the numbers on maximizing their dollar valueThe value of frequent flyer miles can change significantly in the weeks and months ahead of a given travel date.Jetlinerimages/E+

Traveling during major holidays like Thanksgiving can be expensive, since so many people want to see their friends and families, wherever they might be.

It’s especially hard this year with inflation soaring at the...

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