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Atmos Rewards Titanium Global Upgrades: How To Score Day-of Long-Haul Business Class Upgrades

June 27, 2026 0

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines' Atmos Rewards program consistently ranks among the best loyalty programs in the airline industry. Atmos Rewards recently added Titanium Global Upgrades, offering high-tier elite members complimentary day-of-travel upgrades to first and business class on international routes. Here's all you need to know about this perk.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

How To Match Your Status to Marriott — and Other Shortcuts to Bonvoy Elite Status

June 21, 2026 0

Want to reach Marriott Bonvoy elite status quickly and easily without earning all of the required nights? Here's our strategies for obtaining Marriott status via status matches, status challenges, or by holding the right credit card and determine which strategy and level of Marriott Bonvoy status is best for your travel needs.

Ajay Jain & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Etihad Guest Adds an up-to-10% Award Discount Perk for Select Elites — Here’s What to Know

June 19, 2026 0

Etihad Guest announced a new benefit for Gold, Platinum & Emerald Members, who can now receive a 10% discount when they book Promo seat awards.

Sam Helmy

Unlock Delta Sky Club Access, SkyTeam Perks by Matching Airline or Hotel Status to Vietnam Airlines

June 14, 2026 2

Vietnam Airlines is offering a status match! You can match elite statuses from 47 airline frequent flyer programs and 19 hotel loyalty programs to the Lotusmiles program, and if you're a top-tier elite, you can earn up to SkyTeam Elite Plus with this offer. Here's how to take advantage of this paid status match opportunity.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Hilton Food & Beverage Credit: When Elites Get Credits Instead of Free Breakfast

June 12, 2026 5

Originally debuted as a temporary perk for 2021, Hilton extended its daily food & beverage credits for hotels in the U.S. Rather than free breakfast, you get daily credits that you can use in different ways. Some people love it, while others hate it. Here's how the daily food and beverage credit works.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Match Your Airline Status to Flying Blue, Get 12 Months of Elite Benefits for a Fee

June 15, 2026 8

Flying Blue's status match offer has been around for years and is an easy way to unlock SkyTeam elite benefits for 12 months for a fee. The offer is available to elites from nearly two dozen airlines, though it's not open to residents of every country. Here's how to match your status.

Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

LifeMiles Adds Exclusive New Elite Tier for Hardcore Avianca Loyalists — Here Are the Benefits

June 4, 2026 0

If you're a frequent Avianca flyer, there's a brand-new tier of LifeMiles elite status to aim for. The new top-tier Magno status confers Avianca's most valuable benefits, but earning it requires racking up more than 100,000 miles flown with Avianca each year. Here's what you need to know about earning Magno status and the perks you'll enjoy once you qualify.

Tyler Glatt

Get GHA Discovery Platinum or Titanium Status by Matching Your Airline, Hotel, or Cruise Status

June 3, 2026 2

For a limited time, you can request a status match into the GHA Discovery loyalty program. Benefits include room upgrades, flexible check-in and checkout, and cash back in the form of Discovery Dollars. Here's how to find out if you're eligible to participate in the status match, and how to fill out your application.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

World of Hyatt Advance to Launch Advanced Booking Window for Select Elites and Cardholders

May 30, 2026 1

Select elite members of the World of Hyatt loyalty program, along with all Hyatt credit card holders, have access to a new and exclusive advance booking window ahead of all other members. Here's everything you need to know about it and how it might help you get your reservations before anyone else gets them.

Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Southwest Airlines Status Match: Get A-List or A-List Preferred Benefits and Save On Future Travel

May 29, 2026 1

Southwest offers a straightforward status match that you can take advantage of more than once over the life of your account. Now you can match to get A-List or A-list Preferred benefits, which you can extend by booking a few qualifying one-way or round-trip flights. Here's how it works.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Earn JetBlue Mosaic Status — and the Perks of Doing So

May 17, 2026 0

JetBlue's TrueBlue program has four elite status tiers, conveniently all called "Mosaic" plus a number. Rather than needing to track qualifying dollars and flight segments, you track just one thing to earn JetBlue Mosaic status: tiles. So, how do you earn tiles? And what benefits do you get with Mosaic status? Here's everything you need to know.

Ashley Onadele & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Perks At Sea: How to Status Match to MSC's Voyagers Club

May 17, 2026 1

MSC Cruises offers a status match into its Voyager Club, matching cruise programs, hotel programs, some Asian airlines, and even an OTA or two. Depending on your program, you can match all the way up to Diamond, MSC's second-highest tier, which offers great perks like a complimentary bottle of prosecco, cruise discounts, and more.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

JetBlue and United Announce Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits: Here’s What This Means for Travelers

May 14, 2026 0

The Blue Sky partnership between JetBlue and United has officially strengthened. Starting May 14, 2026, JetBlue Mosaic and United MileagePlus Premier members will enjoy reciprocal benefits when flying on either carrier. Here's what to know about the latest Blue Sky development.

Harrison Pierce

Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free With Credit Cards, Airline Status, and Status Matches

May 5, 2026 58

One of the feel-good milestones of travel is achieving elite status within a loyalty program. What feels even better? Getting elite status for free. You can do so by holding the right credit card, through your existing elite status, or by status matching from another program. Here are all the shortcuts to rental car elite status.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

JetBlue Enhances Status Match: Get Three Months of Mosaic Status, Challenge to Extend Through 2027

May 4, 2026 2

Feeling blue about your airline elite status? Travelers with elite status from seven major airlines can match into JetBlue’s Mosaic program, unlocking priority perks and waived bag fees from day one. Here’s how to match, what you’ll get, and how to keep your Mosaic status through 2027.

Tyler Glatt & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Guide To Earning British Airways Club Tier Points

May 3, 2026 0

British Airways Club has introduced a new way to earn status. Tier points can now be earned through flying and other spending opportunities. This guide breaks down all the ways to earn tier points and reach British Airways elite status faster under the updated program.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Buy Status for Less: Save up to 30% on JetBlue Mosaic-Qualifying Tiles Through May 28

April 30, 2026 1

If you’re looking to fast-track JetBlue Mosaic status or top off your account, buying tiles is a convenient option — especially with JetBlue’s up-to-30% discount promotion running through May 28, 2026. Here's an overview of this limited-time promotion.

Andrew George Bradshaw & Tyler Glatt

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Milestone Rewards: Unlock Upgrades, Double Miles, and More Perks

April 28, 2026 0

While Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer elite status comes with plenty of benefits, you don’t need to reach Elite Silver or Gold to start earning perks. Singapore Airlines offers Milestone Rewards, which you can unlock on your way to status. Here’s how KrisFlyer Milestone Rewards work and what you’ll unlock at each threshold.

Olivia Fey

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Partners With TLC Jet, Adds Miles and Loyalty Points on Private Flights

April 27, 2026 1

American Airlines has added private jet charter company TLC Jet as a new AAdvantage partner, giving members a way to earn miles and Loyalty Points on private flights. It’s a niche partnership, but one that creates another expensive path to elite status. Here's what to know.

Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

The Ultimate Guide To Earning a Southwest Companion Pass

April 24, 2026 65

The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with one other person for free (plus taxes and fees). To help you plan your earning strategy, we’ve summarized all of the ways you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass this year.

Senitra Horbrook & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

United Premier Luggage Tags Are Back for 2026 — Here’s How to Claim Yours

May 26, 2026 4

United Luggage tags are one of those unique benefits for Premier elite status members. The opportunity to claim them has rolled around again for anyone who achieved Premier elite status for 2026. Unlike in previous years, tags aren't set out automatically. Furthermore, there are some limitations members need to know. Here are the details.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Reviewed by JT Genter

JetBlue Family Tiles: How Your Children Can Help You Unlock Elite Status With No Extra Effort

April 17, 2026 0

In early 2026, JetBlue launched “Family Tiles,” a way for children’s travel to contribute to their parents’ status tracker and help earn Mosaic status. Sounds pretty cool, right? Here’s everything you need to know about Family Tiles, plus a bit more clarity on how to earn Tiles in JetBlue’s TrueBlue program.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Book Soon: Virgin Atlantic Offering a Big Tier Point Boost on Holiday Bookings for a Limited Time

June 22, 2026 0

If you're in the market for Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Tier Points, listen up. Virgin Atlantic is offering a promotion that awards 300 bonus Tier Points when you book a Virgin Atlantic Holidays package costing £4,000 (about $5,371). However, you'll need to act fast, as the booking window closes on April 20, 2026.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Announces Negative Changes to Elite Benefits on Basic Economy Tickets

May 23, 2026 3

American Airlines quietly tacked on an additional announcement to a press release about a hike in baggage fees. AAdvantage elite members will soon lose some of their perks, like upgrades and seat selection, on basic economy bookings. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

You Can Book Loyalty-Eligible Hotels Through Rove — and Easily Triple Up on Rewards

April 9, 2026 2

Rove Miles hasn’t been around for long, but it’s already built a reputation for offering incredible value. And one feature we’ve grown to appreciate is the ability to book tens of thousands of loyalty-eligible properties through Rove. Here's how to book these rates.

Tyler Glatt

Top-Tier Hotel Status From Credit Cards: What You Can Get — and What You Can’t

April 8, 2026 11

Earning elite status with a hotel program can be both tough and expensive. It's possible to achieve mid-tier hotel status with credit cards quite easily. But what about top-tier elite status: Can you get that from credit cards? Here's an overview of the cards that offer top-tier elite status and other credit card shortcuts to elite status.

Mark Jackson & JT Genter

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Status and Credits: Spend to Unlock These Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve Business Benefits

April 4, 2026 0

If you are a cardholder of the Sapphire Reserve or Sapphire Reserve Business, you can earn additional perks like elite status and statement credits by meeting a spending threshold. Plus, Chase just added an additional perk to the list. Here's what to know about unlocking bonus benefits on your Sapphire Reserve-branded cards.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Earn American Airlines Loyalty Points — and Which Activities Don’t Qualify

April 3, 2026 8

If you're after American Airlines AAdvantage® elite status, you'll need to focus on one thing: Loyalty Points. In this comprehensive guide, we look at the many ways to earn Loyalty Points — what counts and what doesn't — to help you on your way toward AAdvantage elite status. Let's dig into the many ways to earn American Airlines Loyalty Points, including the ways that don't yield any elite status earnings.

Tyler Glatt & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by JT Genter

How I Leveraged Hotel Elite Status Into 3 Nearly Free Cruises (Plus the Fourth I Didn't Take)

March 31, 2026 3

Cruise lines want to attract gamblers to their casinos, so they're willing to give away discounted and even free cruises. But you don't have to be a high roller to get in on this game! One hotel loyalty program can get you the same free cruises without ever setting foot in a casino.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Qatar Airways Offering Privilege Club Tier Status Extensions to Elites for a Limited Time — Here’s How It Works

June 2, 2026 0

The ongoing war in Iran has significantly disrupted travel throughout the Middle East. In response to the closure of Qatari airspace, Qatar Airways is offering tier extensions to elite members whose status was set to renew in the coming months. Here's what we know so far.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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