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Tag: Elite Status

Alaska Atmos Gold: First Class Upgrades, Cost-Saving Benefits, and Oneworld Sapphire Perks
Alaska Atmos Gold: First Class Upgrades, Cost-Saving Benefits, and Oneworld Sapphire Perks
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If Alaska Airlines is your airline of choice, Atmos 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 points, free checked bags, and more, here's everything you need to know about Alaska Airlines Atmos Gold.

Tyler GlattMark Jackson
Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

MGM Rewards Relaunches Status Match – Get Gold or Platinum Into 2028
MGM Rewards Relaunches Status Match – Get Gold or Platinum Into 2028
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MGM Rewards just relaunched its status match offer, giving elite members from competing casino programs a chance to upgrade to MGM Gold or Platinum status to enjoy perks like waived resort fees, priority check-in, and complimentary valet parking. Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of this MGM status match — including how to extend your matched status into 2028.

Mark JacksonJT Genter
Mark Jackson & JT Genter

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Wynn Rewards Members Can Save 30% on Sailings With a New Partner Cruise Line — Here’s How
Wynn Rewards Members Can Save 30% on Sailings With a New Partner Cruise Line — Here’s How
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Wynn offers a ton of benefits to its rewards program members, and that list only grows as you move up from entry-level Red status to top-tier Black status. But one of Wynn's little-known perks available to all members is up to 30% off select cruise fares. In a quiet program update, Wynn switched the cruise partner this discount applies to and also made the perk easier to use. Here’s what to know.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
IHG Platinum Elite: Room Upgrades, Late Checkout, Award Discounts, and More
IHG Platinum Elite: Room Upgrades, Late Checkout, Award Discounts, and More
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While Diamond Elite sits at the top of the IHG One Rewards hierarchy, Platinum Elite status often offers the best balance of value and accessibility.  From bonus points on stays to complimentary upgrades to Milestone Rewards and more, it offers many of the benefits travelers actually use. Moreover, you can earn it relatively easily. Here's everything you need to know about IHG Platinum Elite status.

Tyler GlattBrie Bash
Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Why the Perks of Gold Medallion Make It Delta's Elite Status Sweet Spot
Why the Perks of Gold Medallion Make It Delta's Elite Status Sweet Spot
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Of the four Delta SkyMiles elite tiers you can spend your way to, Gold Medallion shines brightest as the program's elite status sweet spot. From bonus miles to complimentary upgrades to free luggage and more, there are good reasons why you should set your sights on Gold if you want Delta status. Here's why Gold Medallion is Delta's elite status sweet spot.

Tyler GlattIan Snyder
Tyler Glatt & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Get Caesars Diamond Status Until Early 2028 With This New Status Match
Get Caesars Diamond Status Until Early 2028 With This New Status Match
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Caesars Rewards is one of the largest loyalty programs on the Las Vegas Strip, and with resort fees over $50 per night at some properties after tax, waiving fees can present huge savings on a trip. With Caesars Diamond status, no resort fees is just one of the perks travelers will enjoy. In this post, we explore how to attain the status without gambling.

Mark JacksonAnthony Cave
Mark Jackson & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Hilton Honors Gold Status: Elite Benefits, How to Earn It, and Why It’s Worth It
Hilton Honors Gold Status: Elite Benefits, How to Earn It, and Why It’s Worth It
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We've long touted Hilton Honors Gold as one of the best midtier hotel elite statuses one can earn. It's among the easiest to achieve, is consistently rewarding, and offers a slew of cost-saving perks. If Hilton is your brand of choice, it's worth the effort to go for Gold. Here's all you need to know about Hilton Honors Gold and why it's Hilton's elite status sweet spot.

Tyler GlattBrie Bash
Tyler Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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