1.   But more frequent-flyer miles are earned on the ground than in the air.

2.   But some new programs involve miles or points that are evergreen or permit earning miles for one line while flying another.

3.   Continental has formed an alliance with DLJdirect, an online brokerage, allowing participants in the OnePass program to earn miles while investing.

4.   If it is not getting any easier to swap frequent-flier miles for flights to popular destinations, it is easier than ever to earn those miles.

5.   Members of the Dividend Miles program may now earn miles or redeem awards on any Austrian Airlines flight.

6.   These lines, in turn, have partnerships with foreign airlines on which it may be possible to earn further miles or just take an awards trip.

7.   America West FlightFund members will earn frequent flier miles when they fly Northwest to Alaska, Mexico, Canada, and to the Caribbean.