Tag: Elite Status

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.

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.

Achieving United Premier status requires you to earn Premier Qualifying Points (PQP), the primary metric United uses. It's a measurement of how much you spend with the airline. However, there are some creative ways to earn Premier Qualifying Points through booking partner flights. You often can out-earn the same itinerary on partner bookings. Let us show you how.

Three airlines currently offer the ability to earn elite status on award flights: Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and United. In this post, learn how you can earn elite status credits on each carrier and get one step closer to elite status after taking an award flight.

From now until September 18, 2023, you can buy Finnair Plus points for as low as 0.69¢ each. But does this provide good value? Here's a look at why you might want to consider this offer and some good uses of Finnair points.

Alaska Airlines has offered several elite status promotions so far in 2023 — from targeted promotions for travelers in California to a fast-track for Mileage Plan members who failed to re-qualify for elite status in 2022. At this time, only one offer is left: Alaska Airlines' standard status match. If you're looking for a new home for your airline allegiance, the last half of the year is the ideal time to match your status to Alaska Airlines.

With a strong elite program, great industry reputation, and excellent global network of partner airlines, Delta SkyMiles is a popular U.S. airline loyalty program. Here, we provide a complete guide to Delta SkyMiles, including how to earn and redeem miles, the ins and outs of Medallion status, and the best redemption opportunities.

I've earned AAdvantage elite status each year since 2015 — including Executive Platinum elite status in all but one year. However, I'm giving up on it. After recent changes to American Airlines' elite status qualification, I'm going to switch, earning Oneworld elite status through another program. Here's what's finally causing me to "break up" with American Airlines and my new strategy going forward.

Many people assume Southwest's lack of lounges and lie-flat seats mean its elite status isn't worth holding, but it can definitely improve your travel experience. Here’s how you can earn A-List and A-List Preferred elite status with Southwest Airlines, plus some tips on how you can use that status to improve your travels.

Interested in earning elite status with Marriott's Bonvoy rewards program? It includes five elite tiers and a basic membership level. The program has a huge footprint around the world and offers varying perks, depending on your status level and hotel brand you're staying at. In this article, we take a deep dive into Marriott's elite status tiers, what they offer, and how to attain these perks.

If you want the benefits of elite status within a hotel program but don't happen to have that status, leveraging luxury hotel programs could deliver just what you're looking for. Upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and late checkout are just a few of the perks you'll be eligible for with the right program.

The Companion Pass allows you to fly with one other person for free (plus taxes and fees). To help you plot your strategy, we’ve summarized the ways you can accelerate your progress towards earning the Companion Pass this year.

One of the feel-good milestones of travel is achieving elite status within a loyalty program. What feels even better? Getting elite status for free, thanks to holding the right credit card, through your existing elite status, or by status matching from another program. Here are all the shortcuts to rental car elite status.

Interested in knowing more about RewardsPlus, the partnership between the United and Marriott loyalty programs that offers enhanced benefits for elite members from each program? Let's look at the benefits available and how you can qualify for them.

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 current opportunities.

Not too long ago, Marriott removed the status match to Hertz elite status, but now it's back. Marriott Bonvoy members can once again get up to Hertz President's Circle or Five Star status with their Marriott Platinum, Titanium, or Ambassador Elite status. Here are the status match details and how you can claim bonus Marriott points with a Hertz rental.

MGM and Hyatt just announced that they'll be ending their partnership on September 30, 2023. While this isn't especially surprising, it is bad news for those who've relied on the partnership to earn cheap Hyatt elite status or get their resort fees waived on Vegas stays. Thankfully, you have a few more days to take advantage of status matches and a couple of months to enjoy reciprocal earnings. Here are the details of this breakup.

To achieve elite status with Delta Air Lines, you must meet both a flight qualifier and a spend qualifier. The flight qualifier requires members to earn a specified number of either Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) or Medallion Qualification Segments (MQSs). In comparison, the spend qualifier requires members to earn a certain number of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) in a calendar year. Here's what an MQD is and how to get it.

This offer is back again, 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, 2023. Here are the steps to claim the elite status — and also how to extend it through February 2025.

Now is a great time to jump on United's elite status match/challenge for 2023. Qualifying members can match their airline elite status to MileagePlus Premier status for 120 days and extend it by meeting specific criteria. If done right, members can earn elite status all the way through January 2025 with far easier requirements!

Choice Hotels is massively expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of Radisson Hotels in the Americas. Now it's better than ever to status match to Gold or Platinum in the Choice Privileges rewards program. This is just one of many status matches between hotel rewards programs. While status matches between January and June are only valid until the end of the current calendar year, status matches completed between July and December grant elite status until the end of the following calendar year. Thus, it's best to status match to Choice Privileges after July 1. Here's a guide to how to submit a match and the perks of Choice Privileges elite status.

Starting today, June 29, 2023, IHG One Rewards members now receive elite benefits at participating Iberostar Beachfront Resorts. Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members receive a host of different benefits, including late and early check-out and check-in, welcome amenities, and complimentary upgrades. Here's the full list of participating properties and the perks that IHG One Rewards elites get as part of this new integration.

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 bonus earnings on every dollar you spend. Here are all the status match and elite status fast track opportunities currently available with hotel programs.

Wyndham Rewards has brought back its status match challenge, and the conditions are more generous than before. You can match your status up to top-tier Wyndham Diamond from a host of other programs, including IHG One Rewards, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, and more.

One of several chains that offers lifetime status, Marriott Bonvoy rewards its loyal members after years of faithfully staying at its hotels. Lifetime elite members enjoy various benefits depending on which lifetime status level they have achieved. In this guide, we also highlight a way you can slowly progress toward Marriott lifetime status even if you don't stay with the chain frequently.

Playing the AA Loyalty Points game makes it possible to earn top tier American Airlines status without stepping foot on a plane. Using the right strategies, like taking advantage of super stack opportunities, allows game players earn elevated amounts of Loyalty Points on purchases they would otherwise make, potentially while scoring discounts, too.

Effective June 9, 2023, American Airlines is making some big changes to how complimentary upgrades work for AAdvantage elites. Starting then, all elite members will be eligible for complimentary upgrades on American Airlines award tickets. However, anytime there are changes to who gets a limited supply, there are going to be winners and losers. Let's dig into the details of what's changing and review who this benefits and who's losing out.

Alaska Airlines just made some significant changes to the airline's lifetime elite status program. Mileage Plan members who fly one and two million miles with Alaska Airlines will now enjoy some added benefits. Here's what one and two million mile flyers — and those aspiring to this status — need to know about these improvements.

After American Airlines AAdvantage overhauled its loyalty program, a major change came in the form of Loyalty Point Rewards. These are perks that you earn based on accumulated Loyalty Points. What are the Loyalty Point Rewards for this year? Here's a look at how to earn them, your options, and some quick value comparisons.

Effective today, JetBlue revamped its Mosaic elite status earning requirements and Mosaic elite perks. That makes now a great time to dig into the TrueBlue program. From earning and redeeming TrueBlue points to scoring Mint upgrades and complimentary BLADE helicopter transfers to the airport, here's our full guide to JetBlue's TrueBlue loyalty program.