With this redemption structure, both cards essentially reimburse you for purchases you've already made while allowing you to earn additional miles when you use them to book with your favorite airline - another way to double
dip on credit card rewards.
Not exact matches
You could even double
dip, earning both
on your cashback
card and through the Nordstrom
Rewards program, since you don't have to have the
credit card to join.
@Sergio — Remember also to sign up for the airline's membership program to earn
reward points directly for the flights you book (in addition to the miles earned
on your
credit card — it's called «double
dipping»).