GETTING AWAY

Points Swap

Though everyone is anxious to tap into their assets these days, at least one commodity remains untouched year after year. Airline reward points are among the toughest resources to redeem; dormant mileage has an estimated value of $500 billion.

Points.com, a loyalty-program management site, now provides members a forum to track, trade, earn and collect points, like baseball cards or Pokémon pogs. Their newest program, Global Points Exchange, allows consumers to make trades between mileage/points accounts and — for the first time — between one another. Members can consolidate a diverse portfolio of programs, pool their points and finally cash out for travel or purchases. points.com.