How to Earn Tier Qualitying Miles

[jecrensh]

I realized that about 1/2 of what I charge annually to my SWA Visa is beyond the maximum tier qualifying miles of 15,000 per year. It makes me think I should use another airline card once I've earned the 15,000 tier qualifying miles that are permitted. Does anyone have thoughts? Besides flying more often, are there any other ways to earn tier qualifying miles?

[chgoflyer]

Tier Qualifying Points (those that will earn you A-List status) are only earned from actual travel (base miles earned when you fly) and, as you've noted, up to 15,000 TQPs (1,500 for every $10,000 spent) if you have the Premier card.

All other points you earn from the card are Companion Pass Qualifying, and can be redeemed for travel on Southwest (as well as merchandise, hotels, rental cars and gift cards through More Rewards).

If your primary goal from the card is A-List qualification, then yes, I'd recommend transferring spending to another card that has a better earn rate once you've spent the $100,000.

Are you really spending $200,000 anually on the Southwest card?