Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BOS, BWI, DCA, IAD
Programs: American, Delta, JetBlue, United
Posts: 2,401
All three of the airlines you are considering offer a dining for miles program which typically gives you 3-5 miles per $ when you use a registered credit card at participating restaurants. They also off a 1,000 miles sign-up bonus under certain conditions. You won't gain large amounts of miles, but no fees are involved, and it's an easy way to keep your mileage accounts active without flying.