AAdvantage eShopping Portal: Earn Miles and Loyalty Points Quickly

Did you know that the American Airlines Shopping portal is a great tool for quickly upgrading your elite status?

When you shop through American’s shopping portal, AAdvantage eShopping, AAdvantage members earn miles and loyalty points.

Let’s take a look at how it works.

How to Earn Loyalty Points Through AAdvantage eShopping

The AAdvantage eShopping portal connects users to over 1,200 retailers, offering a way to earn miles—and consequently Loyalty Points (LPs)—on everyday purchases. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Sign In and Search for a Retailer

• Log in to your AAdvantage eShopping account.
• Use the search bar to look for your favorite retailer. For example, a search for Macy’s may show an earning rate of up to 2.5 miles per dollar spent. Note that earning rates can vary based on category or promotions.

2. Understand the seller’s terms and conditions before you buy. Some merchants have restrictions, such as exclusions for certain brands or payment methods. Sometimes, it’s indicated how long it will take to earn miles.
3. Click Through to Shop

• After selecting a retailer, click the “Buy Now” button. You’ll be redirected to the merchant’s website, and a banner will usually confirm that your earnings have been activated.
• Add items to your cart and complete the purchase without leaving the retailer’s site.

4. Track Your Purchases

• After completing your purchase, return to the portal and check your profile for recent visits to confirm tracking.
• If tracking works, you’ll see a confetti banner and an estimate of your miles earned. If not, take screenshots of your purchase and keep your order confirmation for potential claims.

Best Practices to Ensure Successful Tracking

1. Turn off any Ad-Blocking tools and browser add-ons, such as Honey or Capital One Shopping, to avoid tracking issues.
2. Navigate to AAdvantage eShopping and click the “Buy Now” option for your selected retailer.
3. Add the desired items to your shopping cart and sign in to your account if applicable.
4. Use only the promotional codes provided within the AAdvantage eShopping portal, as external coupons may invalidate your mileage earnings.
5. Head back to AAdvantage eShopping and check your profile’s recent activity to ensure the retailer was successfully tracked.
6. When you’re prepared to finalize your purchase, click the “Buy Now” button on the portal once more.
7. Proceed to checkout and complete the transaction.

Earning and Crediting Miles and Loyalty Points

Tracking and Notifications

• After your purchase, you’ll receive an email from AAdvantage eShopping confirming your order has been tracked.
• Once your order ships, another email will notify you of the miles earned. If items ship in multiple batches, miles may be credited incrementally.
• Miles and Loyalty Points usually appear in your AAdvantage account within 1-2 days after the second email, though it may take up to 15 business days.

Loyalty Points Conversion

Each mile earned through the shopping portal equals one Loyalty Point. For example, earning 160 miles on a purchase translates to 160 Loyalty Points.

Maximizing Your Earnings

Use an AAdvantage Credit Card

If you use an American Airlines co-branded credit card, such as the AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard, you’ll earn additional miles and Loyalty Points. For instance:

• 160 miles earned via the shopping portal.

• 80 miles earned by spending $160 on the credit card (1 mile per dollar).

• Total: 240 miles and 240 Loyalty Points.

Stack Offers for Extra Rewards

Look for Bonus Offers: The portal frequently features promotions with increased earning rates or bonus miles for spending a certain amount. Keep an eye on these offers to boost your mileage balance. Here is an example of a recent proposal.

SimplyMiles American Airlines: Programs like SimplyMiles allow you to combine offers with the shopping portal, maximizing your earnings.

Concluding thoughts

The American Airlines e-shipping portal is a valuable tool for earn AA loyalty points quickly. It gives you flexibility in payment, you can pay with any credit card, although using a co-branded card maximizes rewards. It also offers a wide range of merchants. By following the steps and best practices described above, you can increase your AAdvantage balance and get closer to elite status.