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Tag: Elite Status

Earn Airline Elite Status Without Flying: Status Match, Fast Track, Card Spending Opportunities
Earn Airline Elite Status Without Flying: Status Match, Fast Track, Card Spending Opportunities
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Earn airline elite status presents a conundrum. Status improves your travel, but airlines typically only reward those who fly (and suffer) a ton without it. But what if you could shortcut your way to elite status without paying your dues first? Here's how to earn airline elite status without stepping on a plane, from status matches to card spending.

Patrick StoufferJenna Hansen
Patrick Stouffer & Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest Airlines Is Selling A-List Elite Status — But Should You Buy It?
Southwest Airlines Is Selling A-List Elite Status — But Should You Buy It?
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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.

Andrew George BradshawJT Genter
Andrew George Bradshaw & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines Revamps MVP Gold 100K Elite Choice Benefits for 2025 (New Choices, Deadlines)
Alaska Airlines Revamps MVP Gold 100K Elite Choice Benefits for 2025 (New Choices, Deadlines)
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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 HelmyJT Genter
Sam Helmy & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need to Earn It and the Perks It Yields
Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: What You Need to Earn It and the Perks It Yields
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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 SnyderJT Genter
Ian Snyder & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

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