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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

January 23, 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 14, 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

Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options for 2026

January 7, 2026 0

If you accrue 50 or 75 Marriott elite night credits in a calendar year, you'll be rewarded with a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit, one of the best perks of hitting these thresholds. Rather than an ongoing status benefit, you'll have a one-time selection from a list of options. The choices range from suite upgrades and Free Night Award to extra Elite Night Credits and even a $1,000 discount on a hotel brand mattress.

Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

American Airlines AAdvantage Program Updates for 2026: Benefits, Status Requirements, and More

January 7, 2026 0

American Airlines AAdvantage members, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Today, we finally get a look at what’s changing with the AAdvantage program in 2026. While it's a monumental year for American Airlines as it celebrates its centennial, the updates to the AAdvantage program are relatively modest. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Hilton Honors Extends Status Match, Keep Status Through March 2028 With Just 6 Nights

January 6, 2026 35

Hilton Honors' generous status match to Gold status and fast track to Diamond is back for another year. With the current offer, matching and extending your status past the trial period means you'll be a Hilton Honors elite member through March 31, 2028. Here's everything you need to know about how to match your hotel elite status to Hilton Honors, keep your status past the three-month trial period, and why it's worth matching.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

A Complete Guide to United Airlines MileagePlus Premier Status: Benefits and How to Earn It

January 5, 2026 2

United Airlines' elite status program, MileagePlus Premier, has four status tiers. In this complete guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about earning Premier status and maximizing its benefits. We'll also share ways you can fast track your path to status or mimic the benefits by becoming a United credit cardholder.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Marriott Elite Status Made Easy: Earn up to a 40 Elite Night Credits Boost With Credit Cards

January 3, 2026 41

One of the more valuable benefits of carrying a Marriott co-branded credit card is that it comes with Elite Night Credits that can boost you to that next status tier faster. Even better, the right credit card pairing can award up to 40 Elite Night Credits! Here's all you need to know about earning Elite Night Credits from Marriott cards.

Miguel Rueda & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Delta’s Status Challenge Can Get You SkyMiles Status Into 2028 — Here's How to Match

January 1, 2026 5

Delta’s Medallion status match lets elite flyers from other airlines enjoy complimentary status for three months. And if you complete the challenge to extend your status, you can keep your benefits through January 31, 2028.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Use Your Alaska Credit Card to Unlock Atmos Elite Status and Milestone Rewards in 2026

January 1, 2026 0

If you didn't know, it's entirely possible to earn Alaska Atmos Rewards elite status and Milestone Rewards without getting on an Alaska Airlines flight. And it requires putting your Alaska Airlines credit card to good use. Here's how to leverage your co-branded Alaska Airlines credit card to earn elite status and extra perks in 2026.

Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

2025 Points and Miles Checklist: What To Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight

December 29, 2025 1

Between pooling balances with family, using expiring credits, achieving hotel and airline status, and hitting yearly spending thresholds, there are plenty of points and miles to-dos to consider doing before the calendar hits January 1. Check out our handy guide to what you should act on across your accounts before year's end!

Mark Jackson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Marriott Elites Can Claim Singapore Elite Status, Earn Star Alliance Gold With Just Four Flights

December 26, 2025 3

There are plenty of ways to earn elite status with your favorite hotel or airline without meeting a spending requirement or completing a minimum number of nights or flights. In a somewhat unique partnership, you can status match your Marriott Bonvoy elite status to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer — or match in the opposite direction if you have KrisFlyer status. Here's what to know.

Ryan Smith & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

IHG Will Sell You Elite-Qualifying Points to Earn Diamond Status in 2026 — But Should You Buy?

December 18, 2025 6

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.

Skye Class & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Get 12 Months of Star Alliance Benefits for a One-Time Fee

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.

Cameron Laufer

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