Travel Rewards App

3 Travel Rewards App Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

A travel rewards app is a special mobile app that helps you earn points and rewards while traveling. These apps are designed to be used by frequent travelers who are looking to benefit from their travels.

If you love to travel but have never been able to afford it then this might be the first step to turning your dream into a reality. By making a travel rewards app you can earn handsome money by monetizing that app.

Creating a travel rewards app sounds like a complicated task. But it can be much easier than you think. You don't need travel industry experience or an office in Silicon Valley to design something that gives people more ways to earn rewards on their everyday purchases.

In this list, you'll find real-world travel rewards app success stories and very profitable examples of starting a travel rewards app that makes money.

1. AwardWallet, LLC ($1.8M/year)

difficult, but we are still generating around $150,000 per month on average. We are constantly working on improving the product and offering more features to our users. While the future may be uncertain due to COVID-19, we remain optimistic and focused on providing the best loyalty tracking and travel management service in the market.

How much money it makes: $1.8M/year
How many people on the team: 29

How I Launched A $150K/Month Frequent Flyer Programs Tracking App

AwardWallet is a loyalty program tracking website which has grown to over $150,000 in monthly revenue, and since launch has retained users mainly through word of mouth due to its superior product in the space.

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2. Points Panda ($45.6K/year)

Freddy Lansky, the CEO of Points Panda, came up with the idea for his business after realizing the value of transferring points to airlines for discounted business class flights. He started by offering award booking services to friends and family before turning it into a full-fledged consultancy business. Through consistent content creation and strategic partnerships, Points Panda has steadily grown and aims to expand its team in the future.

How much money it makes: $45.6K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 5

I Turned My Passion For Credit Card Points Into A Successful Business

Points Panda is a points & miles travel blog/award booking consultancy business that helps people maximize their points; the business began after CEO Freddy Lansky realized he could turn his passion for booking award flights for small “hassle fees” into a thriving business.

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3. Millennial Moderator ($6K/year)

Aleksey Weyman came up with the idea for Millennial Moderator when he was teaching himself basic HTML/CSS and decided to create a blog as a way to practice. After refining the brand and seeing the value it provided to readers, Aleksey focused on providing valuable insights and industry trends to attract and retain customers. With an average of $500 USD/month and 3000 monthly readers, Millennial Moderator is now looking to scale upward.

How much money it makes: $6K/year
How many people on the team: 1

How I Coded A Blog From Scratch And Monetized It

Millennial Moderator, a profitable online publication averaging $500 USD/month and around 3000 monthly readers, shares insights on developing an online publication from scratch, monitoring user experience, and engaging readers through social media channels and advertising networks.

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