Alaska Million Miler Status: A Lifetime of Perks for Mileage Plan Loyalists by Brie Bash May 21, 2025 0 For those dedicated and loyal travelers who frequently fly with Alaska, reaching Million Miler status offers a unique path to lifetime benefits, including lifetime elite status and priority treatment, making it a valuable achievement for those committed to the airline. This guide will provide all the essential details about Alaska Airlines Million Miler status.
Why Marriott Platinum Elite Status Is the Sweet Spot in the Bonvoy Program by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea and Tyler Glatt May 21, 2025 4 Marriott Platinum Elite status is one of the best mid-tier hotel statuses you can earn — unlocking perks like free breakfast, room upgrades (including suites), 4 pm late checkout, and access to executive lounges. Even better, you don’t need to spend 50 nights a year to get it. Here’s what makes Platinum the Marriott Bonvoy sweet spot — and how to earn it faster with the right credit cards.
JetBlue’s Monday Flights Just Got Sweeter With Free Mosaic and Dunkin’ Boosted Statuses by Skye Class May 19, 2025 0 JetBlue and Dunkin' Donuts have a quirky partnership. TrueBlue members who fly on a JetBlue plane with Dunkin' livery on select Mondays through September 1 will receive Mosaic and Dunkin' Boosted statuses for 3 months. Here are the details and how to claim your free statuses.
American Now Targets JetBlue Elites: Match Up to Executive Platinum Status via AA Instant Status Pass by Cameron Laufer and Brie Bash May 16, 2025 3 American Airlines' Instant Status Pass offers instant AAdvantage elite status — with a catch: you must earn Loyalty Points every four months to keep it. Now, JetBlue elite members can match to a higher AA status than usual through June 30, 2025 — matching as high as Executive Platinum! Here are the details of this enhanced status match.
No Status, No Award: Emirates to Restrict First Class Awards to Elite Members Only by Cameron Laufer May 11, 2025 1 Flying Emirates First Class is truly one of the most aspirational award flights. But effective May 12, 2025, booking First Class Classic Rewards will be limited to members with Platinum, Gold, or Silver status. This is a notable development, so here’s what you need to know if you want to fly the airline’s best First Class seats after the new restrictions take effect.
Frontier Airlines Just Launched Its Companion Travel Pass — Here’s How to Earn and Use It by Tyler Glatt May 7, 2025 0 Frontier Airlines just launched its Companion Travel Pass. This pass offers unlimited buy-one-get-one travel. Here’s what you need to know — and how to lock in the elite status required to book two Frontier tickets for the price of one.
Unlock Free Bags, Flight Changes, Seat Selection, and More on Frontier Through 2025 for $499 by Skye Class and Joe Petrovic May 6, 2025 1 If you're looking for a simple path to elite status that offers complimentary perks for you and your traveling companions, it doesn't get much simpler than this. You can buy Frontier Airlines Elite Gold status for $499, valid through December 31, 2025. Here are the details.
Why You Might Want to Complete a Free Status Match to CitizenM Ahead of Marriott’s Purchase by Cameron Laufer April 29, 2025 9 CitizenM has been acquired by Marriott — and right now, they’re offering a free status match to anyone with hotel or airline elite status. This match could prove valuable once CitizenM is fully integrated into Marriott Bonvoy. Here’s everything you need to know to get matched.
Ends April 30: Southwest Flyers Can Get Priority Boarding on Frontier, Bonus Points, and Upgrades Through 2025 for $40 by Tyler Glatt May 3, 2025 0 After Southwest rolled out several unpopular policy changes, other airlines have started courting Rapid Rewards members. Frontier is the latest to join in, offering Elite Gold status to Southwest flyers through the end of 2025 for just $40. Here’s how it works.
United Gold Status: Free Checked Bags, Upgrades, Lounge Access, and More by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 28, 2025 0 United Airlines Premier Gold status is where the perks of having United status really start to show. From bonus miles and complimentary upgrades to Star Alliance Gold benefits and more, there's a lot to love about Premier Gold. From earning it for the first time to keeping it for a lifetime, here's all you need to know about United Gold status and its many benefits.
All of the Ways To Earn Hyatt Elite Qualifying Nights by Brie Bash and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea April 26, 2025 0 If you're looking to move up the ranks of World of Hyatt elite status, then you need to know what elite qualifying nights are and how to earn them. It goes beyond just spending nights at a hotel. From the credit card in your pocket to hosting meetings, there are multiple ways to help you reach higher tiers of Hyatt status.
Got Delta Medallion Status? Unlock Free SIXT Elite Status With This Free And Easy Match by Sam Helmy and Skye Class April 15, 2025 5 Delta SkyMiles Medallion status already offers plenty of perks when flying — but did you know you can turn that airline elite status into car rental perks, too? Here's how to request a free and fast status match from Delta to SIXT.
JetBlue Status Match: Fast-Track to Mosaic 2 — With a Newly Enhanced Offer for Southwest Elites by Tyler Glatt April 12, 2025 0 Feeling blue about your airline elite status or unsure if you'll re-qualify for next year? JetBlue has an ongoing status match offer, and you can match up to Mosaic 2 from eight airlines. Here's how to match your airline elite status to JetBlue and a look at the perks you'll enjoy as a Mosaic member.
Earn Alaska MVP Elite Status After One Round-Trip Flight — to Australia or New Zealand by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines is offering complimentary Mileage Plan elite status after one round-trip flight — with a catch. If you book and fly a round-trip between the continental U.S. and either Auckland or Sydney, you’ll lock in MVP perks through December 2026. Here’s what to know.
From Free Wi-Fi to Upgrade Certificates: Alaska Airlines Milestone Rewards Explained by Brie Bash April 4, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members now have more opportunities to earn valuable perks as of 2025. This popular loyalty program has made some structural changes, including rolling out brand-new milestone rewards that grant members exclusive benefits between elite tiers. Here's how to earn them.
Delta’s Enhances Free Status Match Challenge For Southwest Elites — Earn SkyMiles Elite Status Into 2027 by Tyler Glatt April 4, 2025 0 Delta’s Medallion status match lets elite flyers from other airlines enjoy complimentary status for three months. And if you complete the challenge to extend your status, you can keep your benefits through January 31, 2027. Here's how.
Delta Choice Benefits Explained: Top Picks and Deadlines for Platinum and Diamond Elites by Ian Snyder March 30, 2025 0 Delta’s Choice Benefits are one of the best perks of earning upper echelons of Medallion status. Whether you’re eyeing upgrade certificates, bonus miles, or statement credits, this guide breaks down your options and helps you choose the most valuable benefits for how you fly.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Earn Hyatt Globalist — and the Perks You’ll Enjoy by Tyler Glatt and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea March 30, 2025 0 World of Hyatt Globalist elite status is all about the perks. If you stay in Hyatt properties enough, you've likely come to appreciate the benefits of earning it — or wonder what it takes to find yourself upon Hyatt's highest ranks every year. Here's everything you need to know about World of Hyatt Globalist status.
How To Earn United Premier Qualifying Points Through Credit Cards in 2025 by Jenna Hansen and Brie Bash March 26, 2025 1 Want to earn United Premier status but can't see yourself earning enough Premier Qualifying Points just from flying? United just enhanced the PQP earnings on United co-branded credit cards. Now you can earn up to 28,000 Premier Qualifying Points through spending on your card! Here's how.
5 Reasons Why I Just Status Matched to Alaska Airlines by Mark Jackson March 18, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines status is a great status to have, and my current Executive Platinum status is expiring soon. Here's why I decided to take advantage of the once-a-lifetime status match opportunity with Alaska before it was too late!
How to Use Your Alaska Credit Card to Unlock MVP Elite Status and Milestone Rewards in 2025 by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson March 16, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines rolled out a handful of changes to its Mileage Plan frequent flyer program. Among them is a chance to earn MVP elite status and Milestone Rewards without getting on an Alaska Airlines flight. The spending requirement is steep, but it's entirely possible to earn MVP perks through credit cards alone. Here's how to leverage Alaska's co-branded credit cards to earn elite status and choice benefits in 2025.
How to Earn Hilton Lifetime Diamond Status (And If It’s Worth It) by Scott Sikes March 16, 2025 2 Hilton Diamond status is one of the most valuable hotel elite statuses, offering perks like free breakfast, suite upgrades, and lounge access. While you can earn it annually through credit cards or stays, Hilton also offers a Lifetime Diamond status — granting permanent top-tier benefits with no need to requalify each year. But how do you earn it, and is it worth the effort? Let's dive in.
6 Cards That Get You Elite Status With Multiple Programs by Ajay Jain March 14, 2025 8 Earning status in an airline or hotel program can be challenging, often requiring many flights or hotel nights. However, you can also achieve status by holding the right credit card. Learn which credit cards provide status in not just one but multiple programs.
Can You Get a Hyatt Status Match? Here’s What You Need to Know. by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson March 13, 2025 1 World of Hyatt status is one of the best hotel statuses out there, but it's not easy to attain the traditional way, and Hyatt doesn't offer a status match very often. Thankfully, there are several options to gain status in alternate methods and still reap the benefits. This article shows you how.
Alaska MVP Gold: First Class Upgrades, Cost-Saving Benefits, and Oneworld Sapphire Perks by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson March 12, 2025 0 If Alaska Airlines is your airline of choice, MVP Gold status offers several benefits that are sure to save you money and make your next trips more comfortable. This is the sweet spot among Alaska's elite status tiers. From complimentary premium cabin upgrades to bonus miles, free checked bags, and more, here's everything you need to know about Alaska Airlines MVP Gold.
How to Match Your Status to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and Get Elite Perks Through 2025 by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson May 21, 2025 4 Provided you hold an eligible elite status tier with one of eight eligible airlines, you can initiate a status match to Alaska Airlines and get complimentary Mileage Plan status for three months. And with the right amount of qualifying flight activity, you can extend your status through the end of 2025. Here's how.
No Elite Nights, Fewer Points: Marriott’s StudioRes Brand Is Downright Anti-Loyalty by Mark Jackson March 6, 2025 0 Marriott updated its terms and conditions this week to spell out how its newest brand StudioRes will participate in the program... and it's bad news for Marriott Bonvoy members and elites. Additionally, Marriott has split out how its relatively new Sonder brand will participate in the Bonvoy program. Here's Marriott's latest move to Bonvoy its members.
American Airlines Loyalty Point Rewards: What’s New for 2025, Best Picks & Selection Deadlines by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt March 6, 2025 7 The path to American Airlines elite status comes with plenty of perks, largely thanks to Loyalty Point Rewards. As you reach Loyalty Point milestones, you’ll unlock benefits to choose from. This guide breaks down all the available rewards and helps you decide which options make the most sense at each selection threshold.
Air Tahiti Nui Status Match: How to Get Elite Perks on Flights to Paradise by Skye Class March 5, 2025 1 Have you ever wanted to visit Tahiti? This new promotion can help you get to Tahiti comfortably. Frequent flyers with an existing elite status can match their status to Air Tahiti Nui's Club Tiara to get free luggage, priority check-in, and seat selection. Here are the details — and the one big limitation.
IHG Elite Status Fast Track: Targeted Offers for Double Elite Nights or Platinum with 10 Nights by Skye Class April 23, 2025 20 IHG One Rewards is rolling out a new targeted promotion offering instant Silver Elite status with an accelerated path to Gold and Platinum status. Additionally, IHG is continuing to offer its double Elite Night Credits promotion. Here are the details on each offer.
