Back to School Bonus

Time flies when you're having fun. Summer is nearing its end, and just like that, the kiddies are soon heading back to school.

Getting ready for the new school year is all the buzz. New outfits and school supplies are in high demand this time of year. But parents gearing up for the school year and big kids alike can benefit from the AAdvantage® "Back to School" bonus offer starting today through 08/21/16 at 11:59:59 pm ET.  

If you shop for qualifying purchases during the back-to-school bonus period, you can earn up to 1,500 bonus miles in addition to the standard miles earned from shopping online at stores like Apple, ebags, Staples and Kohl's via the AAdvantage® eShopping mall. 

Here's how to earn: 

• Spend $350, Earn 700 bonus miles 
• Spend $700, Earn 1,500 bonus miles

Get more info on the AAdvantage® back to school bonus.

Shop for back-to-school now through 8/21 and earn up to 1,500 bonus mil

Cyber Monday is here!

The Monday after Thanksgiving is a special day for mileage/points junkies.   Earning rewards at great prices  at your favorite online retailers, like Target, Best Buy, Macy's, Groupon, Nike, Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Kohl's etc.,is a win for everyone!  Not only do you get great savings and often free shipping on Cyber Monday, opportunities for bonus miles will get you even closer to your next vacation. I'm ALWAYS ready for the next vacation!

If you plan to put a dent in your holiday shopping today, don't forget to take that extra step and visit your reward program's online shopping portal to earn miles or points for all your purchases! (I have my favorite shopping portals bookmarked and saved as my homepage.) Several coupon codes are floating around for even more savings. You can find a coupon code by visiting www.evreward.com or www.retailmenot.com. 

Happy shopping! And, happy Mileage Junkie Day!! Enjoy.

Online Shopping Portals:

• American Airlines Aadvantage:  Advantage eshopping
• United Mileage Plus:  Mileage Plus Shopping
• US Airways: Dividend Miles Storefront
• Delta: SkyMiles Shopping
• Southwest: Rapid Rewards Shopping
• JetBlue: ShopTrue

Take a vacation from all your holiday shopping

I know it's been a while, but there's no better time to boost your miles than the holidays.  I mean it. Take a vacation from all your holiday shopping when you use the AAdvantage eshopping mall. A gift for your self, friends and loved ones, can help you get a little closer to that dream vacation.  Now through December 22, you can get up to 3,000 bonus miles in addition to the miles per dollar you earn when you purchase items from your favorite retailers on the AAdvantage eshopping.
 

Purchases made at FTD.com through the AAdvantage eShopping mall, returns, shipping, taxes, gift card purchases, and certain products are not eligible for the bonus; please see site for coupon code or usage restrictions. It will take about 8-10 weeks from the end of promotional period for bonus miles to post to your account.

Happy holidays! And Happy Shopping!

Cupid Knows Your Heart's Desire...A Vacation!!

February 14, Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  Cupid knows we could all use a little love (and  a vacation too!) This lover's holiday, he can help earn you miles for your next trip.  Whether you're thinking of sending that special someone flowers, eyeing chocolate treats or a little bling, you can earn double miles on your purchase with your online frequent flyer program's shopping site.  And don't forget, Valentine's Day is also a wonderful way to treat yourself!  Nothing like anticipating the delivery of a special package and unwrapping something that'll put a smile on your face. That's a double bonus in my book...smiles and miles!

• American AAdvantageeshopping Valentine's Day Specials
• USAirways Dividend Store Front Specials
• Southwest Rapid Rewards Shopping Valentine's Offer
• United MileagePlus Shopping

Tis' the Season to get mileage...

With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday season fast upon us, there are several opportunities to get frequent flyer mileage with your favorite frequent flyer program when using their online shopping portals and in some cases, shopping in store at participating retailers. Some programs are even offering extra bonuses if you opt in or shop online.

Get in the Bonus!

• American Aadvantage: Holiday 2011 bonus up to 1,000 miles plus double miles with select retailers
• US Airways Dividend Miles Storefront: Spend $100 or more earn 500 bonus miles
• Delta SkyMiles: Earn up to Quadruple Miles
• United MileagePlus/Continental One Pass: Bonus up to 1,000 miles plus double miles with select retailers

Miles for Every Day Purchases... Can't Beat It

You'll be surprised how quickly frequent flyer mileage adds up with every day purchases.  Although, I am registered with just about every major airline's frequent flyer program, I focus the majority of my mileage accrual on American's Aadvantage program.  I find that I accrue Aadvantage mileage rapidly without setting foot on an airplane.  Here's how...

I mentioned before that I have a bit of a shopping problem... It's not that I can't control myself when I hear or see a shopper's favorite word... "SALE".  It's that I pretty much refuse to make a purchase without getting something for my every day purchases.  Whether it's groceries, clothing, gas, travel, gifts etc., it doesn't matter; for every single purchase that I make, I get miles.  I use my mileage debit cards (Citibank and Bank of America) which allow me to accrue 1 mile for every $2 spent on all purchases including bill payment! 

Not only do I get miles for using my mileage debit cards for every transaction, I earn miles for shopping on the Aadvantage eShopping Mall website.

SPECIAL MILEAGE ALERT: From now through May 13, 2011, you can earn 500 bonus miles for all purchases of $75 or more using the Aadvantage eShopping Mall.  Now that's a sweet deal!

Using the Aadvantage eShopping Mall, I frequent online merchants like Best Buy, Target, Macy's, iTunes, ProFlowers, Groupon, and Restaurant.com earning, in some cases, up to 18 miles for every dollar spent!  Trust me, it adds up.  Since January, I have earned 2,252 miles for making basic purchases.  Since I've discovered getting mileage for feeding my shoe fetish and avoiding lines in stores, I have earned close to 40,000 miles.    So not only do I enjoy online sales, I search for promo codes online to get free shipping and additional discounts, plus the mileage to boot! If I can do it, you can do it.

Mother's Day is right around the corner.  Why not use the Aadvantage eShopping website to order mom some flowers? Or a gift from Macy's or Red Envelope? There are so many options to choose from.  Just visit the website and review the list of online retailers for ideas.  You're sure to find many of  your mom's favorites and while you're at it, I'm sure you can find a little something for yourself. *wink*

Word to the wise...bookmark the Aadvantage eShopping Mall website.  Get in the habit of going to the Aadvantage eShopping Mall for all online purchases and you'll see how quickly the miles add up.  Happy Shopping!

Note: Frequent flyer programs with Delta, United, Continental, and US Airways also have online shopping malls that allow you to earn frequent flyer mileage for purchases. So, if you have a preference for a frequent flyer program, do not hesitate to bookmark their online shopping website to earn more miles.