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United MileagePlus Guide: Earning and Redeeming Miles, United Partners, and Getting Premier Status
United MileagePlus Guide: Earning and Redeeming Miles, United Partners, and Getting Premier Status
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United's MileagePlus program is one of the most accessible and rewarding frequent-flyer programs. Although we've seen significant changes in recent years, MileagePlus retains its core value for members. In this guide, we'll cover how to earn United miles, the best ways to redeem them, and how to make the most of MileagePlus Premier elite status.

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need To Earn It and the Perks It Yields
Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need To Earn It and the Perks It Yields
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Marriott is one of several hotel loyalty programs that offers lifetime elite status, rewarding its loyal members after years of faithfully staying at its hotels. Lifetime elite members enjoy various benefits depending on which lifetime status level they have achieved. In this guide, we also highlight a way you can slowly progress toward Marriott lifetime status even if you don't stay with the chain frequently.

Ian SnyderShawn Gallagher
Ian Snyder & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by Toni Southam

IHG Milestone Rewards: How To Earn Suite Upgrades, Lounge Access, Food & Beverage Credits, and More
IHG Milestone Rewards: How To Earn Suite Upgrades, Lounge Access, Food & Beverage Credits, and More
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IHG Milestone Rewards provide additional benefits to frequent guests of IHG hotels. You can earn rewards for every 10 nights stayed each calendar year, starting at 20 nights. The benefits range from bonus points, to food and beverage rewards, to confirmable suite upgrades. At two specific levels, you'll also have the option to select an annual lounge membership. IHG Milestone Rewards can offer excellent value to members, depending on how you use them.

Shawn GallagherIan Snyder
Shawn Gallagher & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

Norwegian Air Revamps Loyalty Program: Earn Elite Perks Every 8 Flights
Norwegian Air Revamps Loyalty Program: Earn Elite Perks Every 8 Flights
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Norwegian Air has revamped its Norwegian Reward loyalty program, introducing five membership levels and a refreshingly simple path to elite status. You'll unlock your first perks after just eight qualifying flights, with additional benefits every eight flights and Gold status after 32. Here's how the new tiers work, what benefits you can choose, and why this program deserves a closer look.

Anthony Cave
Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Toni Southam