Three major airline shopping portals are running simultaneous bonus promotions right now. If you’re strategic, you can earn 1,500 free bonus miles across United, American, and Alaska — on top of your regular shopping portal earnings.
Deadline: February 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
The Promotions
United MileagePlus Shopping
- Bonus: 500 miles
- Requirement: Make 2+ purchases totaling $50+
- Expires: February 11, 2026
- Portal: mileageplusshopping.com
American AAdvantage eShopping
- Bonus: 500 miles
- Requirement: Make 2+ purchases totaling $50+
- Expires: February 11, 2026
- Portal: aadvantageeshopping.com
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Shopping
- Bonus: 500 miles
- Requirement: Make 2+ purchases totaling $50+
- Expires: February 11, 2026
- Portal: mileageplanshopping.com
How to Stack All Three
The key is making separate purchases through each portal. Here’s the strategy:
Step 1: Pick Three Retailers
Choose stores that appear on all three portals with good earn rates. Popular options:
- Walmart (1-2 miles/dollar)
- Best Buy (1-2 miles/dollar)
- Macy’s (2-4 miles/dollar)
- Nike (2-3 miles/dollar)
- Sephora (2-4 miles/dollar)
Step 2: Split Your Shopping
If you were planning to spend $150 at one store, split it:
- $50 through United portal → Store A
- $50 through American portal → Store B
- $50 through Alaska portal → Store C
Step 3: Earn the Bonuses
Each portal triggers independently:
- 2 purchases of $25+ through United = 500 bonus
- 2 purchases of $25+ through American = 500 bonus
- 2 purchases of $25+ through Alaska = 500 bonus
Total: 1,500 bonus miles + regular portal earnings
Real-World Example
Let’s say you need to buy:
- New running shoes ($80)
- Valentine’s Day gift ($50)
- Household items ($40)
Without portals: 0 miles
With this strategy:
- Buy shoes at Nike through United portal → 500 bonus + 160 miles (2x)
- Buy gift at Sephora through American portal → 500 bonus + 150 miles (3x)
- Buy household items at Target through Alaska portal → 500 bonus + 40 miles (1x)
Total: 1,500 bonus miles + 350 regular miles = 1,850 miles
That’s worth about $25-35 in value for purchases you were making anyway.
Pro Tips
Use Cashback Stacking
Some stores work with both shopping portals AND cashback apps:
- Start at airline shopping portal
- Also use Rakuten/TopCashback browser extension
- Pay with a rewards credit card
Triple dip on the same purchase.
Clear Your Cookies
Before clicking through each portal:
- Clear browser cookies
- Use incognito/private mode
- Disable ad blockers temporarily
This ensures proper tracking.
Check Earn Rates First
Portal earn rates vary by store and change frequently:
- Some stores offer 10-15x during promos
- Compare across portals before clicking
- Check the “hot deals” section
Keep Records
Screenshot your purchases and confirmation emails. If miles don’t post after 6-8 weeks, you’ll need proof for a missing miles claim.
Which Miles Are Most Valuable?
If you can only hit one portal, prioritize based on your travel plans:
| Program | Value Per Mile | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| United | 1.2¢ | Domestic flights, Star Alliance |
| American | 1.4¢ | Oneworld partners, off-peak awards |
| Alaska | 1.8¢ | Partner awards, West Coast travel |
Alaska miles are worth the most, but all three are useful.
Important Terms
- Must be logged in before clicking through
- Gift cards usually excluded from bonus
- Returns forfeit miles earned on that purchase
- Miles post in 6-8 weeks after purchase
Don’t Miss Out
This triple bonus opportunity only comes around a few times a year. If you have any online shopping planned before February 11, route it through these portals.
Minimum effort: $150 total spend across 6 purchases Maximum reward: 1,500 bonus miles + regular earnings
Set a reminder — this expires February 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
Which shopping portal do you use most? Let us know in the comments!
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