The Pudding Prince of Frequent-Flyer Miles

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Not a problem if you plan ahead, says the Pudding Guy. Phillips, who manages utilities at UC Davis, admits that with his latest jag, his tray table might no longer be in the fully upright position. "I think we have enough miles already," Cindy said when he insisted on completing the last four flights in the Latin Pass promotion. Phillips argued that the miles could be used on TWA and USAir as well as at several major hotel chains. They'd never have to pay for another flight or hotel as long as they lived.

Daughters Katie and Emma, 7 and 5, were spinning the globe in search of exotic destinations as Phillips took off for a long weekend in Ecuador and Peru. He got home March 13, seriously jet lagged but 1 million miles richer. The only problem is that he gets just 18 vacation days a year, and neither pudding nor miles can buy more.