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But sometimes, an Airbnb or a Vrbo ends up being the best option for your trip. So, here's how to earn some extra airline rewards on these bookings. Just keep in mind that you'll need to enable cookies in your browser and ensure your booking is eligible.
There are four primary ways to earn airline rewards on Airbnb bookings, just by clicking through another site before landing on the Airbnb site to make your booking. Here's an overview of each:
None of these programs offers rewards on taxes and fees for your booking, and the mileage account name typically needs to match the primary guest's name. I usually opt to earn British Airways Avios on my Airbnb bookings because this is the most valuable earning rate of the four programs for me and Avios are a currency I frequently use.
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If you prefer Vrbo, you can also earn airline rewards on your bookings by clicking through select sites before booking.
You can often earn rewards on Vrbo bookings when you click through select online shopping portals , such as the American AAdvantage eShopping portal , the Atmos Rewards Shopping portal, the Delta SkyMiles Shopping portal and the Rove Shopping portal. One advantage of booking through a shopping portal is that you can often earn rewards, even when booking a stay for someone else.
Alternatively, if you're booking a Vrbo stay for yourself, you can earn airline rewards at more predictable rates through the following partnerships:
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For these three partnerships, the mileage account name will usually need to match the primary guest's name.
Keep in mind, Vrbo participates in the One Key rewards program , so you may be able to earn OneKeyCash on top of airline rewards on some stays. However, while stays where you complete your transaction on the Vrbo website are likely eligible for earnings through the One Key program, some stays may not be eligible.
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You can also earn points, miles or cash back by using a rewards credit card when paying for your vacation rental.
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