Wow! The US Airways Grand Slam promotion seems like it was a century ago, but it sure felt great to log-in this morning and see the final bonuses credited to our accounts!
- Share Miles: Since I had a 0 balance, my dad shared 1,000 miles with me using points.com and we split the ~$40 transaction fee. We both got a hit from this transactions. Cost: $20
- Swap Miles: I believe exchanged 50 AA miles for 10 US Airways Miles to receive a hit. Cost: $0
- Audience Rewards: Answered a few “2 mile” trivia questions for a hit. Cost: $0
- Dividend Miles Dining: Joined US Airways’ dining program and completed a dine/review at a qualifying restaurant, which happened to be a restaurant I frequent often. (also, received 1000 new-member bonus miles from this). Cost: $25
- Thanks Again: Purchased a $25 Restaurant.com gift card. Cost=$3
- Dividend Miles Tool Bar: Completed 3 searches after downloading/using the tool bar. Cost=$0
- Super Shuttle: Reserved a shuttle from Phoenix airport terminal to a nearby hotel in the same terminal. I even left the driver a 25 percent tip. In notes section, I wrote, “leave without me” so they wouldn’t have to wait and delay other passengers. Cost=~$5.50
- E-Miles: Joined, completed some surveys, and transferred 500 miles into my Dividends Miles account.
- Biscoff Gourmet Snacks: Sent a “Thank You” gift to a casting director for getting me a nice gig. This hit now counts as a tax-deductible business expense. Cost: ~$18
- DM Shopping Mall: Purchased a $25 Restaurant.com giftcard. Cost: $3
- Century Insurance: Requested a free quote for Auto Insurance, and received 200 miles for doing so. Cost: $0
- Magazines for Miles: Subscribed to Glamour magazine by redeeming 600 miles. Cost: $0
- Audience Rewards: Answered a few “2 mile” trivia questions for a hit. Cost: $0
- Dividend Miles Dining: Joined US Airways’ dining program and completed a dine/review at the same qualifying restaurant. (also, received 1000 new-member bonus miles from this). Cost: $25
- Dividend Miles Tool Bar: Completed 3 searches after downloading/using the tool bar. Cost=$0
- Magazines for Miles: Subscribed to Vogue magazine by redeeming 700 miles. Cost: $0
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