> At a Glance
> – Amber Leffew’s TikTok tip: open SkyMiles accounts for babies
> – Total haul: her under-7 trio has banked 25,000+ Delta miles
> – Video views: topped 1.2 million in days
> – Why it matters: free future flights for minimal effort today
One viral TikTok later, parents are rushing to copy Amber Leffew’s simple travel hack-creating airline accounts for infants so every family trip builds their own mile stash.
The 30-Second Hack
Leffew’s post shows her sipping coffee at the gate, 10-month-old Lou strapped to her chest, captioned: “As a cyber wife, please create an email account for your children and create SkyMiles accounts for them so they can accumulate miles every trip.”
She estimates that by age 18 the kids will have “enough miles to go anywhere!!”
How the Leffews Got Started
My husband’s constant work travel sparked the idea, Leffew tells News Of Los Angeles.
> “We had some leisure trips on the horizon and wondered if the children could generate miles for themselves. After researching briefly, we learned that it was a simple process that is incredibly advantageous to our children!”
Current balances (all still in single-digit ages):
- Combined total: 25,000+ miles
- Earning method: every paid ticket posts to each child’s account
- Cost to parents: $0
Reaction & Next Steps
The clip has drawn 1.2 million views and a flood of follow-ups.
> “Delta commented on the video and liked it, which was a major highlight!”
Leffew says she keeps replying with setup tips for parents who want the same head start for their families.
Key Takeaways
- Any child of any age can hold a SkyMiles account
- Miles post automatically when the ticket is booked in the child’s name
- 25,000 miles roughly equals a round-trip domestic award ticket
- Starting early maximizes earning years before the kids turn 18
Book that next family trip-and let the youngsters’ balances take off, too.
