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Major Changes to Wyndham-Caesars Partnership: Credit Card Status Match and Transfer Limits Cut

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.

Sam Helmy

Get a Year of Discounts and Elite-Like Perks for Free With the CitizenM Status Match

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.

Sam Helmy & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

What Is the InterContinental Ambassador Program and Is It Worth the Cost?

January 14, 2026 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?

Michelle Molloy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

United MileagePlus 2025 Changes: Higher Elite Status Requirements and New PlusPoints Perks

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flying Blue Ultimate Status: Are the Enhanced Benefits Worth The Substantial Cost to Earn?

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.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Revamps MVP Gold 100K Elite Choice Benefits for 2025 (New Choices, Deadlines)

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.

Sam Helmy & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Unveils Changes to How Upgrades Work Starting in 2025 — Here Are the Details

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Alaska Adds New Ways to Earn Elite Status, Slash Benefits in Mileage Plan Program Overhaul

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.

JT Genter

New: Status Match Between Marriott Bonvoy and Air Canada Aeroplan To Pick up Free Elite Status

November 28, 2025 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.

Skye Class

Changes to JetBlue Mosaic Status Are Coming in 2025. Here Are the Details.

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.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Get Reciprocal Upgrades on Alaska and American Airlines Flights as an Elite Member

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!

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Capital One Makes Venture X Hertz President's Circle Elite Status Permanent

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.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Ultimate Guide To Earning a Southwest Companion Pass

March 17, 2026 65

The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with one other person for free (plus taxes and fees). To help you plan your earning strategy, we’ve summarized all of the ways you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass this year.

Senitra Horbrook & Joe Petrovic

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Five New Southwest Promotions Will Help You Earn A-List Elite Status Faster

December 1, 2024 0

If you're in the process of qualifying for Southwest A-List or A-List Preferred status, five new promotions will help you get there a little faster. Here's an overview of the new ways to earn extra tier qualifying points and how to register to take part in the offer.

Tyler Glatt

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Extends Status Match. Here’s How To Get Top-Tier Status Through 2024.

August 18, 2024 0

Through September 2, 2024, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is offering members a status match opportunity, but you must show up in person. Members can match up to Royal status, depending on the current casino rewards program status held. Here are the details and benefits of the status match.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need to Earn It and the Perks It Yields

March 27, 2026 2

Marriott is one of several hotel loyalty programs that offers lifetime elite status, rewarding 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.

Ian Snyder & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

SAS EuroBonus Status Match Offers Elite Status Through March 2025 — For Those That Qualify

August 9, 2024 0

SAS EuroBonus is running a status match promotion through August 30, 2024. Residents of participating countries and programs can match their airline status to SAS EuroBonus. Once matched, their status will be valid through March 31, 2025. Better yet, you can extend your new EuroBonus status even further into the future by meeting specific re-qualification requirements. Here's the full details on the SAS EuroBonus status match.

Sam Helmy

Status Match to ITA Volare, Get SkyTeam Elite Status Through 2025

July 26, 2024 0

ITA Volare has brought back its status match promotion, allowing you to match your current status up to SkyTeam Elite Plus. With the offer, you can receive ITA Volare top-tier Executive Status through December 31, 2025. The promotion is valid for status matches through August 19, 2024. Here's the details plus some things to consider before you initiate your match.

Skye Class

How To Earn Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status and the Perks of Each Tier

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Interested in earning elite status with Marriott's Bonvoy rewards program? Marriott Bonvoy elite status consists of five elite tiers (in addition to the base level). The program has a huge worldwide footprint and offers various perks, depending on your status level and the hotel brand you're staying at. In this article, we deeply dive into Marriott's elite status tiers, what they offer, and how to attain these perks.

Ryan Smith & Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Singapore Airlines Adds New Benefits for KrisFlyer Silver Elite Status

July 4, 2024 0

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer just enhanced the benefits package of KrisFlyer Elite Silver members. Now, members will receive an additional weight allowance, priority boarding, and priority airport check-in. This follows in the footsteps of Air Canada improving its 25K and 35K tiers. Is this the start of a new trend?

Sam Helmy

The Conrad Bora Bora Is Playing Games With Hilton Honors Elite Benefits (Updated)

May 29, 2024 14

The Conrad Bora Bora is one of the best properties in the Hilton portfolio. But now that it's skimping on elite benefits — and outright denying them in some cases — it's lost a lot of its appeal. Here are some of the games management played during my recent stay, including an update where it looks like corporate got involved to sort things out.

Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Do Any Credit Cards Provide Top-Tier Hotel Elite Status?

April 30, 2024 10

Earning elite status with a hotel program can be both tough and expensive. It's possible to achieve mid-tier hotel status with credit cards quite easily. But what about top-tier elite status: Can you get that from credit cards? Here's an overview of the cards that offer top-tier elite status and other credit card shortcuts to elite status.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

How To Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free

April 22, 2024 54

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.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

How To Use Your Hotel Elite Status for Free Cruises

April 13, 2024 1

Cruise lines want to attract gamblers to their casinos, so they're willing to give away discounted and even free cruises. But you don't have to be a high roller to get in on this game! One hotel loyalty program can get you the same free cruises without ever setting foot in a casino.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Alaska Airlines Elites To Lose American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Vouchers

April 10, 2024 1

Losing a benefit is never fun, even if said benefit is sometimes hard to use. In this instance, the casualty is the international upgrade certificates, or American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades, that Alaska Airlines awards its Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K and 100K members annually. Starting in 2025, Alaska will sunset this benefit. Here's what Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elites need to know about this development.

Tyler Glatt

British Airways Status Match: Get Oneworld Perks, Including AA Lounge Access

May 8, 2024 0

For the first time in a long time, a British Airways status match offer is open to residents in North America. Until May 7, 2024, U.S. and Canadian residents can match frequent flyer statuses to British Airways Executive Club. Here's what you need to know about Executive Club Silver and Gold status, plus how to take advantage of this offer.

Tyler Glatt

Everything You Need To Know About Air France–KLM Flying Blue Elite Status

April 9, 2024 1

Air France KLM Flying has four elite status levels beyond the Explorer, entry-level tier. Each level has its own set of perks, benefits, and qualifying criteria, although top-tier Ultimate status is very difficult to earn. Flying Blue elite status has a few quirks that make it different from other airline loyalty programs; these can be good or bad, depending on your situation.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Wynn Offering Status Match From Other Casino Loyalty Programs

April 9, 2024 0

Wynn Las Vegas just launched a rare status match opportunity for many other casino loyalty program elites. This follows on the heels of the recent Fontainebleau status match and similarly requires that members match their status in person. Here are the details of this limited-time offer.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

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