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Holiday Promos: Earn Bonus Miles from Alaska and Southwest Shopping Portals

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Written by Charlie

If you want extra Alaska miles or Southwest points, these new holiday shopping promos can help you earn those with your online shopping.

All the major shopping portals are coming out with their holiday bonuses. The first two that we will take a look at today are from Alaska and Southwest. Here are the details of how to earn these bonus miles.

Holiday Promo: Earn Bonus Miles Shopping Online

Bonus Promo from Alaska MileagePlan Shopping

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Link: Alaska MileagePlan Promo

Details about the Alaska Shopping Promo:

  • Holiday bonus promo runs from 10/29/2018 – 11/18/2018
  • Receive a one-time bonus of up to 1,500 bonus miles
  • This one-time bonus award will be determined by using one of the following tiers, based on the cumulative qualifying purchases made during the promo period:
    • Tier 1 bonus: 300 miles for purchasing at least $150
    • Tier 2 bonus: 750 miles for purchasing at least $300
    • Tier 3 bonus: 1,500 miles for purchasing of $500 or more
  • Qualifying purchases do not include returns, cancellations, shipping and handling, taxes, gift card or other cash equivalent purchases
Bonus Promo Southwest Rapid Rewards Shopping

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Link: Southwest Rapid Rewards Promo

Details about the Southwest Shopping Promo:

  • Holiday bonus promo runs from 10/29/2018 – 11/18/2018
  • Receive a one-time bonus of up to 3,000 bonus miles
  • This one-time bonus award will be determined by using one of the following tiers, based on the cumulative qualifying purchases made during the promo period:
    • Tier 1 bonus: 500 bonus points for qualifying purchases of $150 – $499.99
    • Tier 2 bonus: 1,000 bonus points for qualifying purchases of $500 – $999.99
    • Tier 3 bonus: 3,000 bonus points for qualifying purchases of $1,000 or more
  • Qualifying purchases do not include returns, cancellations, shipping and handling, taxes, gift card or other cash equivalent purchases

The United and American promos are larger so if you need those miles, make sure you check those out (they are posting soon). If you like either Southwest or Alaska miles, these could be good for you!

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About the author

Charlie

Charlie has been an avid traveler and runner for many years. He has run in marathons around the world for less than it would cost to travel to the next town - all as a result of collecting and using miles and points. Over the years, he has flown hundreds of thousands of miles and collected millions of miles and points.
Now he uses this experience and knowledge to help others through Running with Miles.