If you plan to travel soon, airline miles are an easy way to cut travel costs or earn free flights for your next adventure. A solid travel rewards credit card can help you get miles for flights and earn other valuable rewards that you can apply to your next trip. Many airlines offer co-branded credit cards that earn frequent flyer miles that are redeemable through their loyalty rewards program.
Credit cards aren't the only way to accumulate airline miles — there are several other ways to earn points and miles that you can redeem for flights. Some methods require more time and effort than others. Here's a look at 10 of the best ways to earn airline miles with or without a credit card.