All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays) All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays)

All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays)

Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.

American Airlines Moves Morocco To Europe, Decreasing Award Prices and Increasing Routing Options

Overnight, American Airlines moved the entire country of Morocco from Africa to Europe—at least for the purposes of award travel. Believe it or not, the impacts of this change are largely positive for award travelers traveling between many regions—including from the U.S. to Europe. Read more about the impacts on mileage costs, possible routings, and award ticket taxes and fees.