More SkyMiles Changes: Delta Takes Aim at Partner MQD Earnings
September has seen no shortage of changes to Delta's SkyMiles program. Most of the changes have been overwhelmingly negative. Most recently, Delta has slashed the number of MQDs you'll earn by flying a partner airline. We report on the changes in this post.
JetBlue Offers Status Match To Draw Unhappy Delta Elites
JetBlue has launched a new status match opportunity for those who have Delta elite status — many of whom may be unhappy with recent changes. With the ability to match to top-tier JetBlue status, members can maintain Mosaic through the end of 2024 through either of two activities. One of them is very easy.
Extend Your Aeroplan Elite Status Through 2024 via Credit Card Spending
Aeroplan is offering a promotion for existing elite status members to extend their status through 2024 when earning 10,000 points on co-branded credit cards before October 31, 2023. This year, the offer is targeted, so members need to check their email. However, it works for all elite status tiers. Here are the details of this promotion — and why this might be a good time for existing elite members to get a co-branded card if you don't already have one.
Alaska Airlines Launches Elite Status Match to Woo Delta Elites
Are you a Delta Medallion elite who's ready to bail on SkyMiles after Delta recently announced changes? If so, Alaska is ready to welcome you with a Mileage Plan elite status match. And, if you play your cards right (pun intended), you can score even higher elite status with Alaska. Here's what you need to know about this Alaska elite status match for Delta elites.
LATAM Pass Relaunches Its Status Match Program. Use This to Get Perks When Flying Delta.
LATAM Pass is offering a $80 status match to U.S.-based elites (plus 17 other countries) that hold status in one of 69 different frequent-flyer programs. This limited-time offer grants status through March 31, 2024. If you’re headed to South America, or plan to fly with LATAM’s partners (such as Delta, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and Qatar Airways), this is a great chance to secure elite benefits for an affordable fee.
Ins and Outs of the InterContinental Ambassador Program
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has a unique loyalty program structure. Its free-to-join IHG One Rewards program has five different elite status tiers, but there's also the InterContinental Ambassador Program. This stand-alone loyalty program provides exclusive benefits and personalized services, and there's no way to earn your way in. What do you get with this paid membership? Let's take a closer look.
Frontier Status Match: Elite Perks for a Reasonable Price
Frontier's latest status match offer is out, and it could be a money-saver. Learn about the Frontier Miles loyalty program and its Elite 20K, 50K, and 100K status levels — plus how you could save money by status matching into the program before your next flight.
Have a U.S.-Based Rewards Credit Card? You Could Buy Elite Status for up to 16 Months
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 20K status, and there's even an option to buy it with an all-you-can-fly pass.
Marriott Offering Soft Landings for Elites Who Don’t Re-Qualify
Marriott has announced its policy for soft landings in 2024. Those who have not met the criteria for re-qualification of status will receive a "soft landing." This policy means that members won't drop more than one status tier in 2024. Here's how this could affect you.
Huge Delta Changes: More Difficult To Earn Medallion Status, Lounge Access Cuts
Rumors have been swirling for weeks that Delta Air Lines was going to massively overhaul its Medallion (Delta's elite status) program, with an expected announcement on September 14. The airline accidentally leaked the changes a day early. And the rumors were true: Delta is making sweeping changes to its Medallion program, lounge access, upgrade priority, Million Miler perks, and more. Here's what you need to know.