This is still a work in progress but this is a database of the major frequent flyer programs with links to award charts and other ways to earn miles other than flying. There are several ways to earn frequent flyer miles (such as credit cards, dining rewards programs, shopping portals, taking surveys and other partners) without actually flying.

If you are unsure which programs are right for you please read our Which Frequent Flyer Programs Should I Sign Up For post.

United

• Shopping: United MileagePlus Shopping; can transfer Ultimate Rewards points earned from shopping at Ultimate Rewards mall
• Dining: United’s MileagePlus Dining.
• Taking Surveys: E-rewards receive 250 bonus award miles when you complete your first survey within three months of enrolling
• Making Referrals: Referring credit cards to friends/family using Chase refer-a-friend program.
• Other: Other Partners
• Credit Cards issued by Chase: 1) Chase United MileagePlus personal and business card earn United miles; 2) Several credit cards from Chase earn Ultimate Rewards Points which can be directly (Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Ink Plus) or indirectly (Chase Ink, Chase Freedom, Chase Freedom Flex, Chase Freedom Unlimited) transferred to United

American Airlines

• Shopping: AAdvantage eShopping mall
• Dining: AAdvantage Dining program
• All earning partners and opportunities here
• Credit Cards:  1) there are several versions of Citi co-branded AA credit cards and 2) transfer from Marriott Bonvoy

Southwest Airlines

• Award Charts: None. Southwest’s mileage program is a revenue award program (unlike United and AA) meaning the amount of points is related to the price of the ticket.  Therefore, Southwest is not the program to use if you want to collect miles in order to use them for expensive flights.   The main reason to collect Southwest Rewards versus just using a cash back credit card is the ability to earn the Southwest Companion Pass which allows your companion to fly free with you (on both paid and award tickets).
• Shopping: Rapid Rewards Shopping; can transfer points earned from Ultimate Rewards mall
• Dining: Rapid Rewards Dining
• Making Referrals: Referring the credit cards to friends/family via the Chase refer-a-friend program.
• All other partners here
• Credit Cards:  Chase offers 5 versions of its Southwest credit cards (3 personal and 2 business) and you can also transfer miles from Chase Ultimate Rewards.  Miles earned from the sign up bonus of Southwest credit cards count towards the valuable Southwest Companion pass.  The sign up from 2 credit cards bonuses should be close to the amount needed for the companion pass.
• Tips: Best use of Southwest Rapid Rewards points is the Southwest Companion pass; Sign up bonus on credit cards goes up and down so only apply if can find a 50,000 sign up bonus or higher. See related posts How to Find a Southwest Credit Card 50,000 Sign-Up Bonus When the Official Bonus is Only 25,000, How to Get the Southwest Companion Pass and Southwest International Flight Destinations

Delta Airlines

• Shopping: SkyMiles Shopping
• Dining: SkyMiles® Dining
• Can transfer from different flexible points credit card programs: 1)   transfer points from cards that earn American Express Membership rewards;  and 2) transfer from Marriott Bonvoy
• Credit Card: Amex has several Delta Credit cards.
• Earn Free Delta Miles By Taking Lyft Rides – just need to link accounts
• Earn one Delta SkyMile per dollar spent with Airbnb

Hawaiian Airlines

• Can transfer from different flexible points credit card programs: 1)  transfer points from cards that earn American Express Membership rewards;  and 2) transfer from Marriott Bonvoy
• Credit Card: The Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard
• OFFER EXPIRED: Earn up to 50,000 miles for making referrals

Alaska Airlines

• • Shopping: Alaska Mileage Plan Shopping
  • Dining: Alaska Mileage Plan Dining
  • All earning partners and opportunities here
  • Credit Cards:  1) Alaska Airlines Visa® Credit Card, 2) Alaska Airlines Visa® Business Card and 3) transfer from Marriott Bonvoy

  Singapore Airways

  • Award Charts: Singapore Airlines/Silk Air award chart  and Star Alliance award chart.
  • Shopping: KrisFlyer Shope; can transfer points earned from Ultimate Rewards mall
  • All other partners here
  • Credit Cards:  there are no-co branded credit cards available for those in the US but can transfer from four different credit card programs: 1)  several credit cards from Chase earn Ultimate Rewards points which can be directly (Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Ink Plus) or indirectly (Chase Ink Cash, Chase Freedom, Chase Freedom Unlimited) transferred;  2)  transfer points from cards that earn American Express Membership rewards; 3) transfer from Starwood points and 4) transfer from Citi ThankYou points
  • Tip: How to Book Singapore Airlines First Class Suites Using Miles and List of Singapore Suites Routes (Singapore Airlines A380 Routes)

  British Airways

  • Shopping: Gate 365; can transfer points earned from Ultimate Rewards mall
  • All earning partners and opportunities here
  • Credit Cards:  1) American Express: can transfer points from cards that earn American Express Membership rewards; 2) Chase: British Airways Visa Signature Card; several credit cards from Chase earn Ultimate Rewards points and 3) transfer from Marriott Bonvoy

  Virgin America Elevate

  • Can transfer from different flexible credit card programs: 1)   transfer points from cards that earn American Express Membership rewards; and 2) transfer from Citi ThankYou points