New mileage earning option - Buy miles!

Last week, I got an email from Spirit in my email inbox announcing a change to their mileage program. At the bottom of that email was a large button, proclaiming the new world of Spirit miles!

Look up. There's your powerful new button!

In this brave new world, you have the power to purchase miles. It isn't really a change to the program itself because transactions are conducted via Points.com. However, it does mean the Beloved Little Airline That Could is one step closer to taking on the big legacy carriers.

Let's take a look at the strength of this offer, and any limitations.

Points.com will let you buy miles in increments of 1,000, up to 60,000 miles at a time. That'll cost $1612.50, or a tad under 2.7 cents per mile (CPM). In most of my uses, that's about break-even for me, even at off-peak award levels.

While it isn't the greatest way to earn points, buying points can make sense to fill up your account to reach an award you otherwise wouldn't be able to make, especially at the last minute.

Travel free!
~Free Spirit Travel