In response to BBB's travel plan...
For some reason I could not respond directly to his long post. But in it he provides an overview to his travel miles plan which seems to involve making charges on his credit cards through his company's merchant cc accounts to get credit for miles. Then I suspect his company would pay off the card(s) and/or issue refunds. He warns:
"2 critical things to keep in mind – 1. Consult your accountant or taxation advisor – no point in earning a shit load of free flights then having the tax man bite you on the arse on the other end 2. Be prepared to have to deal with the back room boys from your credit card company and merchant facility provider – they will almost definitely require you substantiate the ‘bona fides’ of the transactions."
I will only say that if you plan on pursuing this plan, adhere to his warnings.