Sail With Elite Perks: Virgin Voyages Relaunches Status Match Applications by Skye Class December 19, 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 airlines, hotels, or even another cruise loyalty program -- including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club itself. Here's how to match.
IHG Will Sell You Elite-Qualifying Points to Earn Diamond Status in 2026 — But Should You Buy? by Skye Class and JT Genter December 18, 2025 5 At the end of December each year, IHG sends targeted offers to members to purchase Elite status for the following year. That offer is back again; targeted members can buy up to Diamond Elite through the end of 2026. Here's when this offer can make sense.
Get 12 Months of Star Alliance Benefits for a One-Time Fee by Cameron Laufer December 15, 2025 0 TAP Air Portugal has announced a new status match, and it can be a pretty good deal for certain frequent flyers. The match awards TAP Miles&Go Silver or Gold status, which also comes with Star Alliance Silver or Gold status. Here's how to match.
Leaders Club Sterling Status: How To Get Top-Tier Status at 400+ Independent Luxury Hotels by Harrison Pierce December 14, 2025 0 Cardholders of the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express now receive complimentary Leaders Club Sterling status. Here's what you need to know about the top-tier elite status for Leading Hotels of the World loyalists, including its benefits and other ways to earn it.
United MileagePlus Changes for 2026: More Ways to Earn PlusPoints, Better Award Availability, and More by Harrison Pierce December 12, 2025 2 United just unveiled changes to its MileagePlus Premier program for 2026. The good news is that it'll be easier than ever for Premier members to earn PlusPoints, but the bad news is that the PlusPoint fixed upgrade chart is going away. Here's everything you need to know.
5 Last-Minute Strategies To Qualify for Delta Medallion Status Before the Year Ends by Ian Snyder December 9, 2025 3 The year is almost over, so there's no time to lose if you are hoping to (re)qualify for Delta elite status. If you're short of your target, you have through December 31, 2025 to earn the Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) that you need. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways you can do so.
Hilton to Introduce a New Top-Tier, Invite-Only Elite Status — Here’s What We Know So Far by Harrison Pierce December 8, 2025 0 Hilton is expected to introduce a new, invite-only tier for a handful of Hilton loyalists in 2026. The Honors Society will dethrone the just-introduced Diamond Reserve as the highest tier in the Hilton Honors program. Here's what we know so far.
IHG Slashes Free Points Transfer Cap for Diamond Elites and Business Rewards Members by Sam Helmy December 8, 2025 1 IHG has quietly reduced the number of points Diamond Elite and Business Rewards members can transfer for free. Until now, this limit was pretty lofty — but it just got a big haircut. Plus, there are new restrictions that will slim down who gets to make these free transfers. Here's what you need to know about these changes.
Last Chance for 2025: Get JetBlue Status-Qualifying Tiles for 10% off Through December 30 by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt December 6, 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 10% discount promotion running through December 30, 2025. Here's an overview of this limited-time promotion.
American Airlines Launches ‘AAdvantage Gold Pass’ — But Are the Benefits Worth the Massive Cost? by Tyler Glatt December 4, 2025 1 American Airlines just introduced what it's calling the "AAdvantage Gold Pass." Buying one gets you a full year of AAdvantage Gold status, 100,000 bonus miles, and 15,000 Loyalty Points. But let us be the first to tell you that this pass is...well...extremely expensive. Here's what to know.
Status Match to Royal Air Maroc for Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald Status by Tyler Glatt December 4, 2025 3 Royal Air Maroc's longstanding status match offer gives prospective Safar Flyer members a chance to earn Oneworld Sapphire or Emerald status just by filling out a form and paying an application fee. Here's everything you need to know about this offer, what it costs, and how to apply.
Delta Unveils Changes to Elite Choice Benefits for 2026 by Harrison Pierce December 8, 2025 2 Delta just unveiled changes to the Choice Benefits available to Platinum and Diamond Medallion members. These changes take effect in 2026, and they are largely good news. Here's what you need to know.
Royal Jordanian Status Match: Turn Your Airline or Hotel Status Into Oneworld Benefits For a Fee by Tyler Glatt December 10, 2025 7 Royal Jordanian has long offered a status match to travelers living in Europe or the Middle East who hold status with a qualifying airline or hotel loyalty program. Through this status match, travelers can match up to Royal Jordanian Royal Club Gold Sparrow status, which comes with Oneworld Sapphire benefits. Here's how.
End-of-Year Strategies for Earning Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status by Harrison Pierce and Ryan Flanigan November 29, 2025 11 There's not much time left in the year, but there is still time to plan for and achieve top-tier hotel elite status with several programs. You can earn elite status now through these strategies and shortcuts and carry it through 2026 — or even part of 2027, depending on the program.
Need More Marriott Elite Night Credits? Here’s How to Get Them Without Booking Extra Stays by Tyler Glatt November 29, 2025 2 We are fast approaching the end of the year. If your Marriott Elite Night Credits aren't as high as you'd hoped, the good news is that you have options for boosting your Marriott elite status before the new year starts. Here's a roundup of all the ways to boost your Marriott elite status — besides staying additional nights in hotels.
Limited-Time Status Match to Caesars for Diamond Benefits — and Other Ways to Earn This Status by Mark Jackson January 1, 2026 5 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.
Marriott Makes It Permanent: Gift Ambassador Elite Status to a Loved One With the ‘Plus One’ Perk by Sam Helmy and Harrison Pierce November 24, 2025 0 If you have top-tier Marriott Ambassador Elite status, you can gift your status to someone residing at your address. Although this feature first rolled out as a temporary perk in 2024, it's here to stay. Here are the details.
Flying Blue Expands Saver Award Availability for Platinum and Ultimate Elite Members by Cameron Laufer November 23, 2025 1 Struggling to find Flying Blue Saver award space to Europe? That'll be less of an issue if you have Platinum or Ultimate status. Better award availability is now an official perk of holding either status. Here's how meaningful this benefit is and how to earn your way toward Platinum status.
How to Get Hotel Elite Status for Free (or Almost Free) by Michelle Molloy and Harrison Pierce November 22, 2025 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.
Earn up to 150% More Tier Credits Towards MGM Rewards Status With the Daily Tier Status Accelerator by Mark Jackson November 21, 2025 0 MGM Rewards offers a Tier Credit Accelerator to earn bonus Tier Credits each day in their loyalty program. This helps gamblers and other guests earn status in MGM's loyalty program. This December, there's a special promotion worth paying attention to, making it even easier to earn status.
Wyndham Diamond: Suite Upgrades, Accelerated Earnings, Welcome Amenities, and More by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce November 20, 2025 0 Wyndham's Diamond status is one of the easiest top-tier hotel statuses you can earn. From accelerated bonus point earning to welcome amenities and suite upgrades exclusive to Diamond members, there are many compelling reasons to pursue this status. Here's everything you need to know about Wyndham Diamond status.
Christmas Comes Early: Upgrade Your Wyndham Elite Status for Free by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea January 1, 2026 1 Wyndham Rewards and beloved National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation actress Beverly D'Angelo are bringing you holiday cheer with a temporary, one-level upgrade to your elite status for your stays during the holiday season at all Wyndham properties, with all the perks that come with it. Here's how to upgrade your status.
GHA Discovery Launches Limited-Time Status Match Offer to Platinum and Titanium Status by Harrison Pierce December 5, 2025 0 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.
Marriott Bonvoy’s Soft Landing Policy: How It Helps If You Can’t Requalify for Elite Status by Sam Helmy November 11, 2025 0 Marriott Bonvoy’s soft landing policy ensures that if you can’t re-qualify for your current mid and upper-tier elite status, you'll still remain an elite member. Here’s how the policy works and some last-minute strategies to help you re-qualify before relying on a soft landing.
Mileage Run From Home: Earn up to 5k Atmos Rewards Status Points by Contributing to Alaska’s SAF Goals by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith January 1, 2026 1 The end of the year is fast approaching, which means you're running out of time to reach your airline and hotel elite status goals. If you're a bit short on Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards status points, you can earn them from home -- saving the time and effort of going on a mileage run. Here's how.
IHG Silver Elite: Benefits and How to Earn by Harrison Pierce November 8, 2025 0 As an IHG One Rewards Silver Elite member, you will receive 20% bonus points on stays, and your points won't expire as long as you remain an elite member. Unfortunately, there aren't any other Silver Elite benefits to maximize. However, the tier is easy to reach, and is the gateway to higher tiers and better benefits.
Flying Blue Expands Status Match — How to Leverage Your Elite Status for 12 Months of SkyTeam Perks by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash November 7, 2025 2 Air France–KLM Flying Blue's status match offer has been out for a long time. If you haven't taken advantage of it, now might be a good time. The offer is open to elites of nearly two dozen different airlines. Here are the details.
Aegean Airlines Increases Elite Status Requirements and Adds a New Platinum Tier by Cameron Laufer November 6, 2025 0 Aegean Airlines loyalty program has changed elite status qualifications going forward. It will now take more flights and/or miles to achieve or retain Silver or Gold status. Plus, Aegean introduced a new higher tier: Platinum. Here's a breakdown of the changes.
Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities by Senitra Horbrook and Skye Class November 3, 2025 3 Earning airline elite status doesn't have to be so hard. Many airlines offer customers easier routes to elite status. Whether through a status match, a fast track, or a challenge, earning airline elite status is within reach for even the most casual of travelers. Here's a look at the latest opportunities.
JetBlue TrueBlue Guide to Earning and Redeeming Points, Mosaic Status, and More by Ian Snyder and Lauren Wynn November 2, 2025 18 JetBlue's TrueBlue loyalty program has created a fan base by keeping things simple. While JetBlue has revamped its Mosaic elite status program over the years, most members have benefited from the changes. And JetBlue has been steadily expanding its list of airline partners, giving members more ways to redeem JetBlue points. Here's everything you need to know about JetBlue TrueBlue.
