IHG Status Match Tips: Earn Elite Status Through Fast Tracks, Cards, or Simply Buying It by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh September 16, 2025 0 IHG doesn't offer a standing status match to other hotels' elite status programs, but you can open an IHG card or join InterContinental Ambassador to gain IHG elite status without staying tons of nights or spending a lot of money. Plus, there are fast-track opportunities available semi-regularly. Here are your options for getting IHG status quickly.
Marriott Partners With Lufthansa Miles & More, Adds Elite Status Match. Here’s How to Opt In. by Tyler Glatt September 15, 2025 0 Marriott announced a new preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty program for Lufthansa, SWISS, and other European carriers. The tie-up gives travelers new ways to earn towards Miles & More status through stays and unlock complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® elite status.
4 Ways to Earn Top-Tier IHG Diamond Elite Status With Credit Card Spending by Harrison Pierce September 13, 2025 0 IHG One Rewards Diamond Elite status comes with a ton of benefits, like dedicated Diamond Support, a welcome amenity at check-in, room upgrades, and 100% bonus points on stays. If you can't stay at an IHG property more than 70 nights each year to earn Diamond Elite status, you can earn it through spending with these credit cards.
Bonus Points, Upgrade Certificates, and More: How to Unlock Alaska Airlines Milestone Rewards by Brie Bash and Harrison Pierce September 12, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards members receive exclusive benefits between elite tiers, known as milestone rewards. You'll select your first milestone reward before earning elite status, and you'll select more milestones even after you've earned the highest tier of elite status. Here's how to earn and maximize your milestone rewards.
Buy JetBlue Status-Qualifying Tiles at a 15% Discount — But Are They Worth Purchasing? by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt September 9, 2025 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 15% discount promotion running through September 30, 2025. Here's an overview of this limited-time promotion.
Ending September 9: Get Priority Boarding on Frontier, Bonus Points, and Upgrades Through 2026 for Just $69 by Tyler Glatt September 6, 2025 0 Looking for an easy way to get priority boarding on Frontier, bonus points, and complimentary upgrades? For just $69, you can unlock all of this and more through December 31, 2026. To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need a frequent flyer number with Southwest, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, or Spirit Airlines. Here's how to purchase your status before this offer ends on September 9, 2025.
Delta Choice Benefits Explained: Top Picks and Deadlines for Platinum and Diamond Elites by Ian Snyder and Andrew Kunesh September 5, 2025 1 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.
Marriott Silver Elite Status: Are the Few Benefits You Get Worth the Cost to Earn Them? by Harrison Pierce September 4, 2025 0 Marriott has five elite status tiers. The first, Marriott Silver Elite, doesn't come with a ton of benefits, but it is easily attainable. Silver Elite members earn bonus points on stays and priority late checkout. Whether you earn status through hotel stays or co-branded credit cards, Silver Elite is your first step on your path to a higher tier of status. Here's what you need to know.
Status Match to Royal Jordanian for Lounge Access, Other Benefits on Oneworld Airlines by Tyler Glatt September 4, 2025 0 Royal Jordanian is offering a status match to travelers who live in Europe or the Middle East and hold status with a qualifying airline or hotel. Here's what you need to know about this offer and how to use it to unlock valuable perks when traveling on Oneworld member airlines.
I Happily Paid $69 for 15 Months of Frontier Elite Gold Status — and I’ll Recoup the Cost on One Trip by Tyler Glatt September 10, 2025 1 I’ve long flown with one of the biggest U.S. airlines for the perks and convenience. But as family travel costs price me out, I realized Frontier might make more sense — so I decided to pull the trigger on its limited-time Elite Gold status match. Here's why I did it.
Sail With Elite Perks: Virgin Voyages Now Accepting Status Match Applications by Skye Class August 27, 2025 1 It's not just airlines and hotels that offer status matches; cruise lines do, too. And Virgin Voyages is once again accepting status match applications. Virgin Voyages Sailing Club members can book a cruise and then status match from another cruise loyalty program -- or even Virgin Atlantic Flying Club itself. Here's how to match.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce August 24, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
Buy up to 2,000 United Premier Qualifying Points Through August 24 — But Is It Worth It? by Harrison Pierce August 22, 2025 0 Are you progressing toward earning your desired United Premier status but aren't sure if you'll reach it by the end of the year? For just a few more days, you can purchase up to 2,000 United Premier Qualifying Points. Here's what to know about this offering and if it's worth it.
Alaska Airlines Unveils Atmos Rewards — Here’s All You Need to Know About the New Program by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea August 20, 2025 1 Alaska Airlines is rolling out Atmos Rewards, a new loyalty program combining HawaiianMiles and Mileage Plan. The program keeps fan-favorite features while adding new ways to earn and redeem points, plus expanded upgrade options. Here's everything you need to know about the new program.
Marriott’s Nightly Upgrade Awards, Explained: Where You Can Use Them and How They Work by Ashley Onadele and Mark Jackson August 13, 2025 0 Marriott Bonvoy's Nightly Upgrade Awards are a benefit that elite members can choose through Annual Choice Benefits. With these awards, you can request a room upgrade prior to arrival at the hotel. This benefit replaced the previous and similar Suite Night Awards. Here's a closer look at what Nightly Upgrade Awards are, how to earn them, and how to use them.
Match Your Airline, Hotel, or Rental Car Status to SIXT for Free — And Keep Your New Status for Life by Skye Class and Carissa Rawson August 13, 2025 0 SIXT car rental company has an excellent status match program with dozens of airlines, hotels, and other rental car agencies. Matched statuses last a lifetime, although there are a couple caveats. This is just one way to get a free elite status with SIXT, among other car rental companies. Here are the details.
A Guide to Hyatt Explorist Status: Is It Worth It? by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson August 11, 2025 0 World of Hyatt Explorist status sits one level above Discoverist and one below top-tier Globalist. For those loyal to the Hyatt brand, Explorist offers enough perks to make each stay more comfortable and rewarding. While it's not Hyatt's elite status sweet spot (that award goes to Globalist), Explorist is fairly easy to earn and likely worth the investment to those who prefer Hyatt over competitors like Hilton and Marriott. Here's everything you need to know about World of Hyatt Explorist status, including how to earn it.
The Ultimate Guide to Bilt Elite Status: SkyTeam Status, Helicopter Rides, and More by Mark Jackson August 9, 2025 0 Bilt Rewards Elite Status offers a compelling reason to engage with the program, if just for Rent Day transfer bonuses alone. If you're on the East Coast and can take advantage of other top-tier benefits like BLADE, Bilt could make sense for your spending habits.
Got American Airlines Elite Status? Here’s How to Register for Complimentary World of Hyatt Status by JT Genter and Tyler Glatt August 7, 2025 56 Hyatt and American Airlines launched a new round of elite-status fast track match-challenges. This time around, AAdvantage elites members have the opportunity to match to get elite status in the World of Hyatt program. Then, you can challenge to keep that status through February 2027 by completing qualifying activities. However, you'll need to register by October 31, 2025 to take advantage of this year's offer.
Seat Selection on Southwest Is Now Live — Here’s What It Costs and How to Save On Seats by Cameron Laufer August 4, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines has begun charging for seat selection, for flights beginning January 27, 2026. We detail how much seats cost, how to avoid the fees, and how to make a booking. Plus, what questions still remain to be unanswered?
A Complete Guide to American Airlines AAdvantage® Elite Status by Miguel Rueda and Brie Bash August 3, 2025 35 American Airlines AAdvantage elite status can unlock valuable travel perks like seat upgrades, lounge access, free checked bags, and priority boarding. This guide will clearly outline the different AAdvantage status tiers, detail the requirements to achieve each level, and highlight the top benefits you can expect as you climb through the ranks of AA's loyalty program.
How To Unlock Hyatt Discoverist Status — And What Benefits You’ll Get by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson July 31, 2025 3 There are three status tiers within World of Hyatt: Discoverist, Explorist, and Globalist. While Discoverist is the lowest tier, that doesn't mean it's without perks. Here's everything you need to know about earning Discoverist status and the benefits you'll get at this tier.
Southwest’s A-List Elite Status Match Can Help You Save On Future Travel — Here’s How to Apply by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2025 1 Southwest offers a straightforward status match that you can take advantage of more than once over the life of your account. It’s simple to match and get A-List benefits, which you can extend by booking a few qualifying one-way or round-trip flights. Here's how it works.
Complete Guide to Using United PlusPoints to Confirm Upgrades, Exchange for Perks, and More by Carissa Rawson July 29, 2025 2 United PlusPoints are awarded to Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members after earning status. These highly valuable points can be used to confirm upgrades to Premium Plus or business class before you take off. Here's how they work.
What Is Journey? A Primer on This New Independent Hotel Loyalty Program by Cameron Laufer July 22, 2025 0 Journey Rewards is a new loyalty program, aiming to connect luxury independent hotels with travelers in a way that allows users to earn and redeem points at properties that were never possible before. Here's what you need to know about this program and how it works.
Match up to Top-Tier Diamond Elite Status With Wyndham’s Generous Status Match Offer by Sam Helmy July 20, 2025 26 Wyndham has quietly renewed one of the best status match offers around, once again with little fanfare. With this promotion, you can match into the Wyndham Rewards program with as little as a one-night stay and even unlock top-tier Diamond status with just 10 nights. Here's how it works.
Why EgyptAir Plus is the Best Airline to Get Star Alliance Gold Status by Sam Helmy July 19, 2025 82 EgyptAir is a member of Star Alliance. The program has several unique perks and benefits, the top one being that every member of a family account can help the primary account member earn elite status through flying. Full details explained.
Get Choice Privileges Status Through 2026 by Completing a Free Status Match by Skye Class and JT Genter July 7, 2025 9 Choice Hotels has expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of Radisson Americas and a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts. If you're giving the Choice Privileges rewards program a fresh look, consider a status match now to get status through the end of 2026.
Now’s the Perfect Time To Status Match to Alaska Airlines — Get Elite Status Through December 2026 by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson July 6, 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 2026. Here's how.
Claim 3 Months of Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status With Your Chase Sapphire Reserve® by Skye Class and Cameron Laufer June 30, 2025 5 This offer is back, providing those with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® a very simple path to Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. You can claim three complimentary months of Marriott Gold status if you register by September 30, 2025. Here are the steps to claim the elite status — and also how to extend it through February 2027.
