Have you ever fantasized about traveling to exotic locations such as French Polynesia, only to be deterred by the high cost of flights? Allow me to share a little insider information. There’s a simple strategy to accumulate points and miles for reward travel – and you can accumulate these without ever boarding a flight.
If you’re not utilizing airline shopping portals, you’re missing out! This approach is ideal for habitual online shoppers, and you’ll be surprised by how rapidly you can accumulate miles!
For instance, over the past year, I’ve earned 72,323 miles solely from online purchases. Some of these were splurges, but most of the time, I held out for bonus offers and seized the opportunity when my favorite stores offered additional miles. Can you guess the miles required for a round trip ticket from the US to Tahiti through American Advantage? A mere 80,000 miles.
Here’s how to get started….
Requirements: An airline loyalty account and an appetite for online shopping.
Step 1: Log into your chosen airline’s shopping portal using your loyalty program membership details. I’m a American Airlines loyalist, so I use AAdvantage eshopping. It’s fantastic! Not only do I earn points for travel, but I also earn Loyalty Points towards my American Advantage status requirements each year.
Step 2: Navigate to your preferred retailers (there are hundreds to choose from!). Follow the links provided from the Portal. Ensure you have cookies ENABLED and you’re not surfing from a private browser. Read the fine print and any instructions on using mobile devices vs desktop (they tell you if you can only earn one way or another).
Step 3: Shop as usual and earn points per dollar spent! Keep an eye out for bonus deals – I personally check the site daily and wait till my favorite store increases their points to make most of my purchases.
🎉 Congratulations, you’re now earning miles without boarding a plane! ✈️
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