Earning Frequent Flyer Miles from Dining Out
While the best way to earn airline frequent flyer miles on various airlines is typically through credit card sign up bonuses, spending, and actual spend on any given airline, there are plenty of other ways you can earn miles for free flights (or even airline status) on every day spend.
One of the best ways to earn airline miles without flying or having a co-branded airline credit card is with airline dining programs. All programs are run by the same company, RewardsNetwork and you are only able to link an individual credit or debit card to one account at a time. One of the great things about this program is you simply need to register your card to an account and use it at the restaurant. There is no need to remember coupons, or vouchers, promo codes, or anything like that. There have been times I have earned miles for dining without even knowing that a restaurant participated in a dining program. All of these programs are free and simply link to your frequent flyer profile. When earning AAdvantage miles through dining, they also count towards AAdvantage status, which theoretically could be attained just through the dining program. Sign up for your preferred program today and start earning miles on dining.
American Airlines AAdvantage Dining
Currently has an offer for 1000 bonus miles by spending $25 in your first 30 days.
Basic members earn 1 American Airlines AAdvantage ® mile per $1 spent if you elect to not receive email communication from AAdvantage Dining.. Select members earn 3 AAdvantage miles per $1 spent if you elect to receive email communication from AAdvantage Dining. VIP members earn 5 AAdvantage ® miles per $1 spent if you elect to receive email communication from AAdvantage Dining SM AND have already completed 11 qualified transactions in the calendar year. (Members start earning at the VIP level on their 12th qualified transaction.)
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Dining
Currently has an offer for 1000 bonus miles by spending $25 in your first 30 days.
United Airlines MileagePlus Dining
Currently has an offer for 3000 bonus miles for your first dine.
https://dining.mileageplus.com/
“For a limited time, join MileagePlus Dining SM to earn 3,000 bonus miles doing what you already love doing: enjoying delicious food.
Here’s how it works: Spend $25 or more on your first dine or online order in your first 30 days. Pay your check with your linked credit or debit card. Review your dining experience via the link to the restaurant review in your Account Center or benefit confirmation email. Earn 3,000 bonus miles right out of the gate.”
Dine 11 times at participating restaurants before the end of the year to become a VIP member of MileagePlus Dining℠. As a VIP member: You earn 5 miles for every dollar spent at participating restaurants. Earn at even more restaurants than non-VIP members, with locations exclusively for VIP members. Once you reach VIP status, it carries through the next full calendar year. You have direct access to the VIP Member Services line. Start working toward VIP status today by joining MileagePlus Dining.
Currently has an offer for 3000 bonus miles for your first dine.
Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Dining
Currently has an offer for 1000 bonus miles by spending $30 in your first 30 days and completing an online review.
