The price of a domestic round-trip flight has climbed more than 11 percent since 2009, when adjusted for inflation, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

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For its part, Eos appears to be overhauling its sales effort. (The company denies this.) One quirky promotion promises a free Apple video iPod for purchasing a round-trip flight by August 31.

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Two round-trip flights during the promotion will get you a free one-way flight, originating from Atlanta.

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Then she could get on a waiting list for a more desirable flight, or pay 50, 000 miles for an unrestricted domestic round-trip.

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