Editor’s note
This is a recurring post, updated regularly with new information and offers.
Maybe you’re planning a major vacation in 2024, or you just want to top off your airline account with some miles. Did you know that you can use online shopping portals to earn cash back or airline miles or points for every dollar you spend? Seriously, earning these rewards might be one of the best-kept secrets in the points and miles world, and we’re here to let you in on it.
Right now, some airline shopping portals are offering back-to-school bonuses that give you a chunk of miles for spending a certain amount. This is in addition to the per-dollar rewards you normally receive when using the portal (for example, 3 miles per dollar at a given store). And you usually don’t need to spend a minimum amount at once; You can reach it by making several small shopping trips during the promotion. With one of these bonuses, you can get a higher return on your spend than you would normally get through a portal.
Keep reading to check out the latest airline shopping portal promotions.
Related: Best Airline and Hotel Dining Rewards Programs
Alaska Mileage Plan Shopping
Date: Until August 5
Offer:
- Earn 300 bonus miles when you spend $150.
- Earn 600 bonus miles when you spend $350.
- Earn 1,000 bonus miles when you spend $550.
Click here to visit Alaska Mileage Plan Shopping Portal.
American Advantage Shopping
Date: Until August 8
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Offer:
- Earn 400 bonus miles when you spend $200.
- Earn 1,000 bonus miles when you spend $800.
- Earn 2,000 bonus miles when you spend $1,200.
Click here to visit American AAAdvantage eShopping portal.
Delta SkyMiles Shopping
Date: Until August 9
Offer:
- Earn 500 bonus miles when you spend $150.
- Earn 1,000 bonus miles when you spend $400.
- Earn 2,000 bonus miles when you spend $800.
Click here to visit Delta SkyMiles shopping portal.
United MileagePlus Shopping
Date: Till 12 August
Offer:
- Earn 500 bonus miles when you spend $150.
- Earn 1,500 bonus miles when you spend $350.
- Earn 2,500 bonus miles when you spend $600.
Click here to visit United MileagePlus shopping portal.
Related: Best Credit Cards for Online Shopping
Southwest Rapid Rewards Shopping
Date: Until August 12
Offer:
- Earn 250 bonus points when you spend $50.
- Earn 1,000 bonus points when you spend $300.
- Earn 2,000 bonus points when you spend $500.
Click here to visit Southwest Rapid Rewards shopping portal.
Bottom line
If you plan to do some online shopping soon, you will also be rewarded for it. This is a great opportunity to stock up on items you would normally buy anyway. For example, the United portal currently offers 4 miles per dollar spent on purchases at PetSmart. If I spend $150 (not hard to do when stocking up on pet supplies), I’ll receive a total of 1,100 miles in my United MileagePlus account — 600 miles for purchases plus 500 bonus miles.
Since I fly United frequently, this is a great way to add miles to my account that I can redeem for my 2024 or 2025 travel plans. If you’re like me and can’t pass up a good rewards deal, then happy shopping.
Editorial Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein are those of the author alone, not of any bank, credit card issuer, airline, or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.