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Points of Interest March 2026: New Transfer Partners and Redemption Options, Increased United Card PQP Caps, and More
Points of Interest March 2026: New Transfer Partners and Redemption Options, Increased United Card PQP Caps, and More
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The calendar just hit March, and if there’s one takeaway from the first little bit of the year, it’s that loyalty programs are making changes at a rapid pace. Since early January 2026, we’ve seen the launch of a new transfer partner (from a program you might not have even known had transfer partners), enhancements to a couple of co-branded United cards, and much more. Here’s a roundup of the minor points and miles news that dropped over the past couple of months.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
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)
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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.

Senitra HorbrookHarrison Pierce
Senitra Horbrook & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Best Western Rewards Elite Status Requirements in 2026: How to Qualify and the Perks You’ll Get
Best Western Rewards Elite Status Requirements in 2026: How to Qualify and the Perks You’ll Get
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Best Western Rewards members seeking to upgrade or maintain their elite status through 2027 can do so with just a few nights completed in 2026. The brand is maintaining the straightforward qualification requirements that make it attainable to achieve higher tiers. Here's what you need to know about how to qualify for elite status in 2026 and what benefits you can enjoy.

Skye Class
Skye Class

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Points of Interest: Centurion Lounge Closes Spa, New Delta Partner Earnings Chart, and More
Points of Interest: Centurion Lounge Closes Spa, New Delta Partner Earnings Chart, and More
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The world of points and miles moves incredibly fast. All too often, banks and programs make minor changes, many of which go unnoticed. In this post, we recap 9 unreported stories from the past few weeks, from a spa closing at a Centurion Lounge and new Delta partner award earning chart to a hotel program shortening its elite status year and one less IHG redemption option.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter