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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Status Match: How It Works and How to Get Benefits by Matching Your Status

February 11, 2026 2

Virgin Atlantic, one of the two big airlines in the U.K., is offering a status match opportunity to its Flying Club loyalty program from 11 airlines. If you could use some extra perks when flying Virgin Atlantic — or any of its SkyTeam partners — this is a good offer to take advantage of. Here's how it works.

JT Genter & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Delta Medallion Elites Can Now Order Their 2026 Customized Bag Tags — Here’s How

February 10, 2026 4

Luggage tags are a fun perk offered by various airline loyalty programs, and Delta’s 2026 customizable bag tags for Medallion elite status holders are now available to order. Here's how to request yours.

Skye Class & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Choice Privileges Titanium Status: What to Know About This New Tier — and Why I’m Earning It This Year

February 8, 2026 0

This year, I’m aiming for Choice Privileges' new top-tier Titanium elite status level, which requires a not-so-daunting 55 nights or 110,000 Elite Qualifying Credits (EQCs). Here's why this status intrigues me — and what benefits might make you consider earning it for yourself.

Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Hilton Honors Gold Status: Elite Benefits, How to Earn It, and Why It’s Worth It

February 7, 2026 0

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 Glatt & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Earn Hotel Elite Status Without the Stays: The Best Shortcuts by Program

February 5, 2026 43

The traditional route to elite status, earning the base number of points or night credits needed for each elite tier within a hotel chain, requires a substantial investment of time and money. Thankfully, there are several options that will allow you to get hotel elite status for free — or nearly free.

Michelle Molloy & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Starbucks Is Revamping Its Rewards Program and Launching Elite Status — Here’s How It Works

February 3, 2026 0

On March 10, 2026, Starbucks will launch a revamped loyalty program featuring new elite status tiers, benefits, and redemption opportunities. Here's everything you need to know about the new program, including how to reach elite status and redeem your Stars.

Harrison Pierce

All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays)

February 2, 2026 3

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 Horbrook & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

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

February 1, 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

Delta Medallion Elite Status: Guide to Travel Benefits and How to Earn Them in 2026

January 30, 2026 10

Whether you aim to earn Delta's elite status for the first time or seek methods to re-qualify, this guide covers everything you need to know about earning Delta Medallion status and how the benefits of it can enhance your travel experience.

Ian Snyder & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More

January 30, 2026 2

If you want to earn World of Hyatt elite status this year, you could stay the minimum number of nights or rack up the necessary base points to earn it, but you don't necessarily have to. Here are a few ways to earn Hyatt elite status this year without booking and completing tons of stays.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Guide to Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Elite Status: How To Earn It and the Benefits You Get

January 27, 2026 1

In this complete guide to Alaska Airlines elite status you'll learn how to earn elite status using Alaska and their partners, and also how to reach milestone awards in the Atmos Rewards program.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Delta Choice Benefits Explained: Top Picks and Deadlines for Platinum and Diamond Elites

January 26, 2026 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.

Ian Snyder & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Best Western Rewards Elite Status Requirements in 2026: How to Qualify and the Perks You’ll Get

January 26, 2026 18

Best Western Rewards members seeking to upgrade or maintain their elite status through 2027 can do so with just a few nights completed in 2026. The brand is maintaining the straightforward qualification requirements that make it attainable to achieve higher tiers. Here's what you need to know about how to qualify for elite status in 2026 and what benefits you can enjoy.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

How to Earn United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) on Credit Card Spending in 2026

January 25, 2026 1

Want to earn United Premier status but can't see yourself earning enough Premier Qualifying Points just from flying? You're in luck. United lets you earn PQP on United co-branded credit card spending. Now you can earn up to 28,000 Premier Qualifying Points through spending on your card! Here's how.

Jenna Hansen & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Fast Track Your Way to IHG Status With These Targeted Offers

April 1, 2026 20

IHG One Rewards is rolling out targeted promotions that make it easier to earn IHG Elite status in 2026. The first offers a fast-track to IHG Diamond Elite in just 8 nights. Or select members can register to earn double Elite Night Credits on eligible stays through March 31, 2026. No matter which offers you're targeted for, you’ll need to register first to participate. Here's how.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Marriott–Lufthansa Partnership: Opt-in for a Status Match, Bonus Points on Stays, and More

January 22, 2026 1

Marriott has a preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty program for Lufthansa, SWISS, and other European carriers. The tie-up gives travelers ways to earn towards Miles & More status through stays and unlock complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® elite status. Here's how to opt-in to earn these rewards.

Tyler Glatt

Fast-Track to Alaska Airlines Platinum Status in 2026: Special Offer for Corporate Travelers

January 21, 2026 0

Alaska Airlines regularly offers an elite status challenge for targeted Atmos Rewards members who work for pre-selected companies. These select corporate travelers can earn up to Platinum status for 180 days and then keep the status for up to a year and a half after completing a handful of flights. Here's how to enroll.

Skye Class

Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Status Match: How and When to Apply — and Extend Your Benefits

January 20, 2026 4

If you hold elite status with one of seven eligible airlines, you can status match to Alaska Airlines and get complimentary Atmos Rewards status for three months. And with the right amount of qualifying flight activity, you can extend your status through the end of 2026 — or 2027 if you wait until mid-year to apply. Here's how.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

All the Ways to Earn Marriott Elite Night Credits — and Tips to Earn Them Faster

January 20, 2026 0

Marriott Elite Night Credits are used to determine which level of Marriott Bonvoy status you earn in a given calendar year. Learn what Marriott Elite Night Credits are, how to earn them via hotel stays, credit cards, and events, and which hotels in Marriott's portfolio give fewer Elite Night Credits than others.

Ajay Jain & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

World of Hyatt Elite Status: Tiers, Benefits, and How to Earn It

January 19, 2026 0

This guide is a deep dive into World of Hyatt elite status, including what tiers of elite status you can earn, what perks you receive at each tier, and how you can earn Hyatt status year after year. Let this guide help you understand the Hyatt elite status program a bit better and allow you to earn status faster!

Mark Jackson & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

American Airlines Sends Out (Overpriced) Offers To Buy AAdvantage® Status

January 19, 2026 2

American Airlines just sent out a round of emails offering AAdvantage members the option of buying elite status through March 2027. Each of these offers is individualized. If you aren't happy with your AAdvantage elite status for 2026, here's how to check your current offer.

JT Genter & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

United Airlines Renews Elite Status Match for 2026: Here's How to Apply

January 19, 2026 27

Looking to status match with United MileagePlus? United's status match offer for 2026 lets you match your elite status from another airline to United Premier and extend it through January 2027 or 2028 by meeting some specific requirements. Here are all the details.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Best Strategies for Earning United Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) by Flying

January 18, 2026 5

United MileagePlus elite status is based primarily on earning Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs). To qualify for United's elite status, you'll need to understand how to earn PQPs. In this post, we'll cover what United PQPs are, how many you will need for each tier of Premier elite status, and the top ways to earn PQPs through flying.

Tyler Glatt & Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

Marriott Bonvoy Now Awards Half Elite Nights at Select Brands — Here’s Why That's Good News

January 18, 2026 0

Marriott just changed how elite night credits are earned at four brands. Previously, guests would earn one elite night for every two nights stayed -- rounded down. The new policy is much more fair to travelers. Here's a full breakdown of these changes.

Mark Jackson

Can You Get a Hyatt Status Match? Here’s What You Need to Know.

January 16, 2026 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 some options to gain status via alternative methods and still reap the benefits. Let us shows you how.

Jenna Hansen & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Accor Launches Targeted Elite Status Fast Track for Select Members — Here’s How to Register

January 15, 2026 3

Accor currently has a fast-track offer for ALL Silver members in select countries to claim seven status nights toward Gold elite status. Simply register and book a stay by February 28. The list of eligible participants for this offer is quite limited, but you'll want to register if you're one of them. Here are the details.

Skye Class

What Is a Medallion Qualification Dollar? How to Earn MQDs and Unlock Delta Status

January 15, 2026 54

If you want to earn Delta Air Lines elite status, you'll want to familiarize yourself with Medallion Qualification Dollars. MQDs are Delta's only status-earning metric, so you won't find yourself among the airline's elite ranks unless you earn a lot of them. Here's everything you need to know about Medallion Qualification Dollars.

Ian Snyder & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Breeze Airways Launches Revamped Loyalty Program: Elite Status, Better Redemptions, and More

January 13, 2026 0

Breeze Airways has just launched a revamped loyalty program, complete with elite status tiers and new benefits. Here's everything you need to know about the new Breezy Rewards loyalty program, including the benefits associated with each elite status tier and how to earn them.

Harrison Pierce

Unlock Best Western Elite Status Through the End of 2027 — Without Staying a Single Night

January 8, 2026 18

Best Western just extended its long-running no-catch status match is back. You can status match to Best Western from many other hotel programs and keep your new status through December 31, 2027 -- with no stay requirements! Here's how to request this free status match.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Match up to Top-Tier Diamond Elite Status With Wyndham’s Generous Status Match Offer

January 7, 2026 28

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.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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