Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[Disney Addicted]

I spent a few hours today updating my family's finances and our Air Miles spreadsheet and PC Points spreadsheet so we go into the New Year with everything in order.

I have been cashing out Air Miles since August 2019 and mid-October 2019 for two cards. We now have $2,800 put aside for a 2024 vacation. $2,210 from Air Miles cashed out and the other $590 from various bits added and here.

Turns out I collected 9,888 miles this year. That's a drop. Last year was 15,308 and the previous year 19,454.
My husband's card collected 4,742 this year. Last year was 14,957 and the previous year 10,832
My daughter's card collected 1,347 this year. Last year was 2,203.
My son's card collected 458 from August 21 to today.

My PC Points I also cash out and have been putting them aside for the cruise I have yet to take. First the ship was being built, then the pandemic hit. I have $1,750 in that account as of now. $850 from PC Points this year. $510 from PC Points Sept-Dec 2019, plus $390 from Surveys taken in past years. I haven't done very many this year.

 

[juniorbugman]

I collected 10392 this year compared to 14412 last year. My Mom's card was 4643 this year and 5280 last year. I have a bunch of miles still to call about since my air miles shoppes never seem to post correctly and I have to chase them down. I have screen captures of all the steps so I will be ready when it is time.

 

[bababear_50]

FYI
Clorox wipes in stock at a few Canadian Tire stores for online purchase.
I nabbed 4 containers (limit is 4) but there were 50 in stock an hour ago now only 2 left.

Hugs
Mel

 

[ottawamom]

Since January 1, 2020 Summary - All transactions
Miles collected:
+29,465
How I did that during a Pandemic is beyond me.
I did manage to spend all of them and more
Miles used:
-34,403


I got a call regarding my missing Airmiles today. (Office of the President Airmiles)
Apparently they still have till Jan 27th to post them (purchase made Sept 27 & Sept 28th 2020) , however they will investigate with the sponsor now.
She said she will get back to me next week and gave me a reference file #
Fingers crossed.


Hugs Mel

Included in your totals may be the Sept 27,28th AM if they posted to your account. Mine posted and were removed a few days later. Those AM are in my earned total and spend total (the reversal).

 

[bababear_50]

Included in your totals may be the Sept 27,28th AM if they posted to your account. Mine posted and were removed a few days later. Those AM are in my earned total and spend total (the reversal).

Hmmm
That is true,, Thanks Hon.
I just downloaded a record of all my transactions.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I'm confused. Does this mean I collected 21,916 miles?

 

[ottawamom]

No it means you earned 12,683 AM. This is what previously would have shown on the ONYX page. You redeemed 9,233 for flights, tickets or cashed out (AM cash) etc

 

[ottawamom]

It's that time of year again. Only uphill from here! Happy New Year everyone.

 

[bababear_50]

Hugs
Mel

 

[AngelDisney]

 

[Donald - my hero]

 

[CanadianKrista]

I managed just over 23000 miles this year, which is almost 20000 less than last year. I keep a chart of the monthly earnings, it pretty clearly shows the Covid impact on my earnings.

 

[marchingstar]

I managed just over 23000 miles this year, which is almost 20000 less than last year. I keep a chart of the monthly earnings, it pretty clearly shows the Covid impact on my earnings.

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where do you earn most of your miles? it sounds like you’re an AM pro!

 

[CanadianKrista]

where do you earn most of your miles? it sounds like you’re an AM pro!

Here's my chart that breaks down the partners. My travelhub earnings took a big hit this year, since DH wasn't travelling after March - it's still one of my big earners just from the Jan-Mar range - he used to go to the GTA once a month and had the flexibility to book any reasonably priced hotel, so he would pick the ones with the most airmiles. And Rexall obviously disappeared on me this year. So most of it is Sobeys, BMO and maximizing the promos.

 

[mort1331]

Here's my chart that breaks down the partners. My travelhub earnings took a big hit this year, since DH wasn't travelling after March - it's still one of my big earners just from the Jan-Mar range - he used to go to the GTA once a month and had the flexibility to book any reasonably priced hotel, so he would pick the ones with the most airmiles. And Rexall obviously disappeared on me this year. So most of it is Sobeys, BMO and maximizing the promos.

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Looks to me that your a little low in the LCBO section....come on girl pick it up...lol

 

[ottawamom]

@CanadianKrista I'm impressed with the charts (totals too). I've got to step up recording game and make some charts. I just keep a spreadsheet.

 

[bababear_50]

I'm down to 4 Airmiles Sponsors and will probably drop Shell this year.
I am just doing better via ESSO for PC Points.
PROMOS = Shop The Block/Bonus Boom/Mega Miles ...however these promos are losing their value.
Blue Friday was great when it started but seriously how many bags of chips , cereal boxes and Granola bars can one person buy?
Grocery prices are estimated to increase $750.00 per family this year,, people are going to be looking for deals.
I didn't include LCBO as I don't usually drink,, my sons do get me the odd airmiles here and there.
Lowes/Rona are out as I now tend to shop at my local Home Hardware & Canadian Tire store.


Hugs Mel

 

[hdrolfe]

All the breakdowns are interesting. I'm torn on collecting. I miss Sobeys a lot, but do still shop at Metro. I really miss Rexall as a sponsor, and Shell is not what it was only because I need gas maybe once a month. It's all rather sad really. I like getting something for my everyday shopping. I guess we'll see what this year holds. I did get Onyx 2020 but not sure I'll be able to do that again. Ah well, I'll do my best.

 

[momof2gr8kids]

I'll probably concentrate more on PC points. Shoppers often has things on sale the same price as other places, so I need to focus on seeing what I can get there first when they have 50 times the points.
Most of my AM last year were from my MC. Had some high purchases with DD tuition, backyard reno stuff, mom funeral expenses (feel guilty getting am for those, but mom would have insisted... she was a points person!), etc. So I don't anticipate putting as much on the cc next year. Saving for our next trip!
The promos haven't been as good, and I find it hard to shop at Safeway. I switched back to dream miles because I've built up about $1000 in cash miles and it will probably take me a while to use that up. I prefer to shop at superstore or no frills where it's cheaper.

 

[marcyleecorgan]

I am still frustrated and upset by the fact that Safeway can't figure out how to set up click-and-collect.

I had to stop by a Safeway for emergency TP refill on NYE and it was absolutely insane. No care towards shopper safety at all, no clean carts, no sanitizer, people wandering everywhere, touching things, shoving past people, etc. I kept my spray bottle of sanitizer out the whole time, and kept spraying things I had to touch. Horrifying.

Despite the fact that Wholesale Club has had some hiccups, low stock and learning curve, they still offer safe, contact-less shopping from the safety of your own airspace. I feel like we might be purchasing a membership in this year so as to start collecting the PC points...