Here’s How To Gift Hertz Elite Status to Two People in 2024 by Skye Class January 1, 2025 21 Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members can gift their elite status to two friends or family members through December 31, 2024. Recipients will enjoy the same perks through December 31, 2025. Here's how to gift your Hertz status.
AAdvantage® Platinum Status: Upgrades, Lounge Access, Free Checked Bags, and More Benefits by Tyler Glatt December 17, 2024 0 If American is your airline of choice, it might make sense to earn your way to AAdvantage® Platinum. The benefits alone can make your travel experience a lot more comfortable. Here's everything you need to know about the benefits at this tier and how to earn it.
Southwest Airlines Is Selling A-List Elite Status — But Should You Buy It? by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter July 24, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines is offering Rapid Rewards members the chance to buy their way to the top! Until December 30, 2024, Southwest is allowing members to buy enough Tier Qualifying Points to earn A-List elite status. But, this elite status isn't cheap. So is it even worth it, especially with coming changes to Southwest's seating policies? Let's take a look.
Hilton and Delta Partnership Offers Free Airline or Hotel Status Match for Targeted Elites by Skye Class January 1, 2025 1 Hilton partnered with Delta to offer Hilton Honors members complimentary Silver and Gold Medallion status for six months, with an option to extend through January 2026. Conversely, Delta is offering SkyMiles members complimentary six-month Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond status. Here's how to unlock your status.
Six Last-Minute Strategies To Qualify for Delta Medallion Status Before the Year Ends by Ian Snyder December 12, 2024 2 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, 2024 to earn the Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) that you need. Fortunately, there are a handful of ways you can do so.
How To Get Free Breakfast on Accor Live Limitless Stays by Mark Jackson December 11, 2024 0 Complimentary breakfast is a great perk of any hotel status, and eating without paying extra is a nice way to start the day. In this guide, we spell out how to score free breakfast when staying at an Accor property worldwide — and the intricacies of these policies you'll want to be aware of.
The Ultimate Delta SkyMiles Guide: How To Earn and Redeem Miles, Achieve Elite Status, and More by Ian Snyder December 10, 2024 0 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.
Year-End Strategies for Earning Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes December 9, 2024 10 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 2025 — or even part of 2026, depending on the program.
Make Flying Spirit Airlines Much Cheaper (And More Pleasant) Via a Free Status Match by JT Genter February 1, 2025 3 For a limited time, Spirit Airlines is offering a free elite status match from 7 airline loyalty programs. You'll get 90 days of elite status with no flight or spending requirements! Then you can hit SQP thresholds to keep that status through 2025. Here's an overview of the perks of Spirit Airlines elite status and just how much you can save when flying as a "Free Spirit" elite.
How to Score Free Car Rental Upgrades: Tips, Tricks, and Credit Card Perks by Scott Sikes December 4, 2024 54 Many credit cards offer complimentary car rental elite status, and several major U.S. rental agencies provide formalized status matches. From leveraging elite benefits to using coupons and corporate codes, we’ve rounded up the best ways to secure free rental car upgrades and elevate your travel experience.
Need More Marriott Elite Nights? Here’s How To Get Them Without Extra Stays by Tyler Glatt November 27, 2024 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 Marriott hotels.
Convert Your Rollover Delta MQMs to SkyMiles, Status, or MQDs Before December 31 by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2025 2 For the last time ever, you can take advantage of Delta's Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) rollover conversion. Before December 31, 2024, you'll need to decide whether to convert your MQMs into SkyMiles, MQDs, or use them to extend your elite status. Here's a breakdown of your options.
What You Need to Know About Blue Diamond: MSC Cruises’ New Top-Tier Elite Status Level by Sam Helmy November 22, 2024 2 The MSC Cruises Voyagers Program announced the addition of a new top-tier level to its loyalty program. The new top-tier status is Blue Diamond, supplanting Diamond level. Here's what MSC loyalists need to know about this new elite tier.
Major Changes to Wyndham-Caesars Partnership: Credit Card Status Match and Transfer Limits Cut by Sam Helmy November 20, 2024 2 Wyndham announced that status obtained through credit cards can no longer be matched to Caesars Rewards. And the yearly points transfer limit is being halved. Here's what to know about this lousy news.
Get a Year of Discounts and Elite-Like Perks for Free With the CitizenM Status Match by Sam Helmy and Tyler Glatt May 21, 2025 1 Match your airline or hotel elite status to citizenM to get a complimentary 12-month mycitizenM+ membership. Here's a look at the perks on offer and how to complete a free status match.
Mileage Run From Home: Earn Up to 5,000 Alaska Mileage Plan EQMs by Contributing to SAF Goals by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith January 1, 2025 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 Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs), you can earn them from home -- saving the time and effort of going on a mileage run. Here's how to get up to 25k Alaska EQMs without flying.
Marriott Bonvoy’s Soft Landing Policy: How It Helps If You Can’t Requalify for Elite Status by Sam Helmy November 5, 2024 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.
What Is the InterContinental Ambassador Program and Is It Worth the Cost? by Michelle Molloy November 3, 2024 3 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) increased the fee for its InterContinental Ambassador program. This unique, 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? And is it worth the cost?
United MileagePlus 2025 Changes: Higher Elite Status Requirements and New PlusPoints Perks by Tyler Glatt October 29, 2024 0 Fall is upon us, the leaves are changing, and United is making MileagePlus program updates for 2025. There's a lot to unpack, so buckle up. Here's a recap of what's changing with the United MileagePlus program next year.
Flying Blue Ultimate Status: Are the Enhanced Benefits Worth The Substantial Cost to Earn? by Sam Helmy November 3, 2024 0 Air France-KLM Flying Blue recently added a host of new features and benefits to its top-tier Flying Blue Ultimate status. New benefits include complimentary upgrades on awards and cash fares, extra baggage allowances, and complimentary rebooking on the day of departure. But is this a status worth splurging for? Here's what you need to know.
Gift Marriott Ambassador Elite Status With a New ‘Plus One’ Benefit by Sam Helmy October 24, 2024 0 If you've got top-tier Marriott elite status, check your email. Marriott notified its Ambassador Elite members of the new unique Plus One benefit, which allows them to gift Ambassador Elite status to someone under certain conditions. At this time, Marriott has not said whether this will be a permanent benefit or only available this year. Here are the details.
Alaska Airlines Revamps MVP Gold 100K Elite Choice Benefits for 2025 (New Choices, Deadlines) by Sam Helmy and JT Genter October 23, 2024 3 If you're loyal to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program and have earned your way to MVP Gold 100K, it's nearly time to choose your Choice Benefit. Alaska Airlines recently announced revised Choice Benefit options, but these aren't available quite yet. So, what are your choices and the deadline for choosing? Here's what you need to know.
Alaska Airlines Unveils Changes to How Upgrades Work Starting in 2025 — Here Are the Details by Tyler Glatt October 18, 2024 0 Alaska announced that it will change how its upgrade waitlist works — and who can upgrade a companion. Here's what you need to know about the soon-to-be refreshed waitlist and an incoming benefit for MVP members.
Alaska Adds New Ways to Earn Elite Status, Slash Benefits in Mileage Plan Program Overhaul by JT Genter October 16, 2024 0 Alaska just unveiled an overhaul to its Mileage Plan mileage program for 2025. While elite status tiers and requirements are staying intact, how you'll earn Mileage Plan elite status and the benefits of that status are all being overhauled. Buckle up. There are a bunch of changes to cover — both positive and negative.
New: Status Match Between Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan To Pick up Free Elite Status by Skye Class November 1, 2024 1 Marriott's Preferred Partnership Program with Air Canada now allows Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan members to status match between programs. If you have elite status with only one of these programs but not the other, this is a great opportunity. Here's how to match your status.
Status Match Your Marriott Bonvoy Status to Hertz: Get Upgrades, Bonus Points, and More by Skye Class October 8, 2024 2 Marriott Bonvoy members can match up to Hertz President's Circle or Five Star status from their Marriott elite status. What was once an offer that came and went is now a regular benefit. Here are the status match details and how to match your Marriott elite status to Hertz.
Changes to JetBlue Mosaic Status Are Coming in 2025. Here Are the Details. by Brie Bash September 26, 2024 0 JetBlue announced TrueBlue program updates that will take effect in 2025. Although the basics of the program will remain unchanged, elite members will see some of their benefits disappearing in the new year — including favorite perks like free helicopter transfers. Here’s what to know about the changes, including the lost perks and a couple of increased benefits.
How To Get Reciprocal Upgrades on Alaska and American Airlines Flights as an Elite Member by Mark Jackson September 25, 2024 0 Alaska Airlines and American Airlines offer reciprocal elite benefits, including first class upgrades, to their respective elites. Let's dig in to see exactly how this unique offering works in practice!
Capital One Makes Venture X Hertz President’s Circle Elite Status Permanent by Tyler Glatt September 16, 2024 0 It's long been expected that the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Cardwould lose the complimentary Hertz President's Circle elite status benefit at the end of 2024. However, after quietly making an update, Capital One has chosen to make the benefit permanent instead. Here are the details.
