German entrepreneur says he is 200 miles into a 100 million air mile target . Jacobi even has preferred routes to get the most of his air miles once they 're earned . `` [ My ] recommendation would be to use the AAdvantage miles for a trip for two to the Maldives or Sri Lanka with Etihad Airways or Cathay Pacific First Class . Scheme involves buying gift cards with air mile - linked credit cards , and immediately liquidating the company . Only researched for United Airlines so far , but is good for first class flights on various airlines .
German entrepreneur says he is 200 miles into a 100 million air mile target . Scheme involves buying gift cards with air mile - linked credit cards , and immediately liquidating the company . Only researched for United Airlines so far , but is good for first class flights on various airlines .