Tag: Earning Strategy

Now You Can Earn Points and Miles When Playing and Dining Topgolf

December 26, 2023 0

Topgolf is now part of airline and hotel dining programs. That means members can earn points and miles when dining at Topgolf. This isn't necessarily the best deal at Topgolf, but it's another way to earn points and miles when you head out for the evening.

Skye Class

You Can Now Earn Avios From Duty-Free Shopping in Spain

December 19, 2023 0

You can now earn Iberia Plus Avios when you shop for duty-free items at multiple airports in Spain. The new partnership with Red by Dufry earns Avios at a rate of one per €1 spent on eligible purchases, and we think it's even better than the offer for BA Avios on duty free in England.

Sam Helmy

The Catch Portal Offers Rewards on Debit Card Purchases. Should You Use It?

December 8, 2023 0

Making purchases through various shopping portals gives buyers the opportunity to earn cash back, transferable points, or miles of their choice as they spend. Catch offers yet another way for consumers to be rewarded for their purchases. Users effectively earn a minimum of 5% store credit each time they buy through Catch, providing an option for earning rewards when paying with a debit card. However, there are big drawbacks to choosing Catch over other portals.

Ross Denkin

AA Just Announced New Mileage Earnings Rates on Japan Airlines for 2024

December 4, 2023 0

American Airlines is amending the mileage earning rates for Japan Airlines flights for 2024 and beyond. Thankfully, the impending changes are overwhelmingly positive, thanks to more base miles and higher cabin bonuses. Here's a look at all of the impending changes.

Tyler Glatt

You Can Now Earn Avios From Duty Free Shopping at London Heathrow

November 30, 2023 0

British Airways announced you can now earn Avios when you shop at World Duty Free shops at London Heathrow. The new facility applies to all Heathrow terminals, regardless of the airline you are flying with. Here's how to earn Avios on these purchases.

Sam Helmy

Book British Airways Flights Now To Lock In Distance-Based Earnings

October 12, 2023 0

British Airways will switch to a revenue-based Avios earning model starting October 18, 2023. For most people, the number of Avios you'll earn is going down, and it hits elites the hardest. Here's why you should book your flights now, before the changes kick in.

Sam Helmy

How To Track Credit Cards and Rewards

October 5, 2023 1

In order to have a successful points and miles earning strategy, keeping track of your rewards and cards is essential and keeps you organized. Learn about how to track credit cards and rewards with apps, spreadsheets, and simple yet effective strategies.

Ajay Jain

Plastiq Files for Bankruptcy: What This Means for You

May 25, 2023 0

We're big fans of putting all spending possible on credit cards to earn extra points and miles. When you have a bill you can't pay by credit card, third-party services may make that possible. One of the biggest of these services is Plastiq. However, Plastiq just filed for bankruptcy. If you use Plastiq to pay bills like rent, mortgage, or a car loan, here's what you should know about these proceedings.

Ryan Smith

Mixed Bag: Alaska Airlines Makes Changes to Saver Fares

May 19, 2023 0

Alaska Airlines has a fairly generous basic economy ticket, though in the past it's been restricted by lack of elite status recognition and nonrefundable fares. Beginning May 22, however, those who have booked a Saver ticket will be able to take advantage of new benefits, including complimentary upgrades before departure.

Carissa Rawson

American Airlines Slashes Mileage Earning Rate for Alaska Saver Fares

March 24, 2023 0

American Airlines just unveiled a cut to the AAdvantage earning rate for Alaska Airlines Saver fares. Starting May 1, 2023, Alaska Airlines Saver fares will earn just 1 AAdvantage mile per 10 miles flown. That's a 60% cut from the current earning rates. Here's what this means in practice and where else you might want to credit Alaska basic economy flights.

JT Genter

Marriott Devalues Points Earnings, Elite Nights Credits at Protea Hotels

February 11, 2023 0

Marriott recently announced some bad news to Bonvoy Members looking for hotels to stay at in Africa. As of March 1, 2023, Marriott Bonvoy members will only earn 5X points at Protea Hotels and 1 Elite Night Credit for every 2 nights stayed. Here are the details on this change.

Skye Class

British Airways & Iberia Move To Revenue-Based Avios Earning

November 3, 2022 5

In an email to its members and a press release, Iberia announced that it is moving to a revenue-based system of Avios earnings effective immediately. In the same announcement, Iberia's partner British Airways also announced that it will move to revenue-based Avios earnings in 2023.

Sam Helmy

How to Earn Points and Miles by Selling on Amazon

July 9, 2022 0

An Amazon small business is one of the easiest ways to qualify for small-business cards—and dramatically expand your ability to earn more rewards. By leveraging Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA), you can resell items purchased from other retailers and earn points and profits in the process.

Cassondra Barney

You Can Earn Flying Blue Miles When Paying With Miles, But Don't Do It

February 23, 2022 7

You can earn Flying Blue miles even when paying with miles on a ticket. Sounds awesome, right?! This new, permanent feature applies to Flying Blue Miles + Cash bookings and allows you to earn miles on the full ticket—even the part you paid for in miles. Here's a closer look at whether it's actually a good value proposition.

Ryan Smith

New American Express Checking Account Earns Interest & Membership Rewards Points

February 9, 2022 11

American Express just launched a new checking account option. In addition to offering competitive interest rates, you'll also earn Membership Rewards points on debit purchases. The new account is open to those with US-issued Amex consumer credit cards. Here's a look at the details of this new offering and the positives and negatives to this account.

Ryan Smith

Delta Adds More Restrictions for Basic Economy Fares

December 11, 2021 21

Delta Air Lines quietly updated its Basic Economy earning structure and change and cancellation rules, and the results are not good. You will no longer earn SkyMiles on Basic Economy fares. Additionally, no elite-qualifying credits will be earned when flying in Basic Economy. Here's what you need to know about these changes.

Toni Southam