Alaska Airlines Shopping Portal: Stack Miles on Your Regular Purchases (Ends Jan 24)

If you’ve got holiday bills to pay or just need to stock up on everyday essentials, here’s a quick way to turbocharge your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan balance. Through January 24, 2025, the airline’s shopping portal is offering up to 1,200 bonus miles on top of the miles you already earn per purchase. It’s a limited-time push they’re calling the “New Year Bonus,” and it’s pretty straightforward.

How the Bonus Miles Work

You’ve got two spending thresholds to hit. Spend at least $150 in qualifying purchases through the Mileage Plan Shopping portal (or via in-store linked offers) and you’ll get 400 bonus miles. Push that to $300 or more, and the bonus jumps to 1,200 miles. That’s a nice little chunk of change if you’re already planning to buy something.

The bonus is a one-time award, so you won’t get both tiers—just the one your total spend qualifies for. And remember, this is on top of the base miles you earn per dollar at each store (which varies by retailer).

What Counts (and What Doesn’t)

Not every dollar spent will count toward the bonus. The fine print excludes returns, cancellations, shipping fees, taxes, gift cards, and other cash-equivalent purchases. So if you’re planning to buy a gift card to hit the threshold, that won’t work. Stick to physical goods or services that are eligible for miles.

Also, make sure you click through the portal or activate in-store offers before you buy. If you shop directly on a retailer’s site without going through Alaska’s portal first, those purchases won’t count.

Stacking for Maximum Value

Here’s where it gets fun. You can (and should) use a rewards credit card to pay for your purchases. That way, you earn both the Alaska miles from the portal and the points or cash back from your card. If you have an Alaska Airlines Visa, you’ll also earn an extra mile per dollar on Alaska purchases—though the portal itself is run by a third party, so double-check if that extra bonus applies.

For example, spend $300 on a new winter coat via the portal, earn 1,200 bonus miles plus the base miles from the store, and then earn another 300 points (or more) from your credit card. That’s a solid return on something you needed anyway.

Things to Watch Out For

First, the bonus miles can take up to 10 weeks to post after the offer ends. So don’t panic if you don’t see them right away. Keep your order confirmation emails handy just in case you need to follow up.

Second, not all stores in the portal offer the same miles-per-dollar rate. Some might give you 1 mile per dollar, others 5 or more. The bonus is a flat addition regardless of the store’s base rate, so you might want to prioritize higher-earning retailers if you’re close to the $300 mark.

Finally, this offer is only available through January 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. Mark your calendar or set a reminder—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Bottom Line

• Spend $150 for 400 bonus miles or $300 for 1,200 bonus miles through the Alaska Airlines Shopping Portal.
• Offer runs Jan 15–24, 2025. Only one bonus tier applies per account.
• Use a rewards credit card to double-dip on miles and points.
• Excludes gift cards, shipping, taxes, and returns. Allow up to 10 weeks for bonus miles to post.

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