Status Match to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles, Get Star Alliance Gold Perks by Tyler Glatt July 16, 2024 5 Turkish Airlines elite status and Star Alliance Gold perks are only a status match away. While there's no official offer on the table, many are reporting success stories about matching into Miles & Smiles and picking up Turkish elite status. Even better, the vast majority of data points suggest the requirements to keep your status past the trial period are nothing short of reasonable. Here are the details.
Which Airlines Allow Elite Status Extensions for Life Events? by Tyler Glatt October 22, 2025 0 Sometimes, life happens. And if you lose your elite status when it does, almost a dozen airlines stand at the ready to help you get it back. Whether you've got a newborn, adopted a child, went on military deployment, or had to care for a sick family member, many airlines will help you get back the status you lost in the interim.
Changes Coming to Avianca LifeMiles Elite Program; Use It To Get Star Alliance Gold by Tyler Glatt March 8, 2024 2 Avianca LifeMiles is a quirky program that doesn't get much attention outside of its mileage promotions with mile-long terms. The program has an elite status component, and Avianca recently introduced some changes for 2024. Here's what you need to know about the Avianca LifeMiles elite status program, its recent changes, plus how to use it to get Star Alliance Gold.
Frontier Implements Revenue-Based Earnings and Overhauls Elite Status by Tyler Glatt and Carissa Rawson July 4, 2024 0 Frontier Airlines has implemented sweeping changes for its loyalty program. Along with moving to a revenue-based system, travelers can find a new tier of status and different benefits within the program. But does this make sense on an airline where people are trying to spend as little as possible? Here's what you should know about these new changes that have been implemented.
Discounts, Perks, and More: Priceline Extends VIP Status Through 2024 by Tyler Glatt January 5, 2024 0 For travelers who like to hunt for extra savings wherever they can find them, Priceline's VIP status program could be the ticket to putting more money back in your pocket. And this year, status will be easier to earn, courtesy of any qualifying trips earned in 2023 counting towards 2024's status qualification year. Here's all you need to know.
LATAM Pass Extends Its Status Match Program. Use This To Get Perks When Flying Delta. by JT Genter September 11, 2024 8 LATAM Pass is offering a $199 status match to U.S.-based elites (plus other select countries) that hold status in one of 30 different frequent-flyer programs. This limited-time offer grants status through March 31, 2025. If you’re headed to South America, or plan to fly with LATAM’s partners (such as Delta, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and Qatar Airways), this is a great chance to secure elite benefits for a semi-affordable fee.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Program Updates for 2024 by Tyler Glatt May 1, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines has implemented changes to its Mileage Plan loyalty program for 2024. From elite status bonuses from credit cards to changing elite bonuses, let's take a look at the changes and see what Mileage Plan members can expect out of Alaska's updated loyalty program.
Miles & More Program Updates Coming in 2024 by Ross Denkin November 11, 2023 0 Lufthansa Miles & More recently announced status program changes effective January 1, 2024. Just like its U.S. counterparts, Lufthansa claims to simplify the existing program for members as a result of these changes. However, unlike in the U.S., Lufthansa's new earning structure does not depend entirely on spending. Instead, only class of cabin and continental versus intercontinental route flown matter for earning status points. Here's how it works.
United Changes How You’ll Earn Elite Status in 2024, Further Rewarding Card Spending by Carissa Rawson November 10, 2023 1 Earning elite status with United Airlines just got easier for co-branded cardholders. Along with increased abilities to earn Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) members can now apply card spend to top-tier status. Here's what you need to know about United Premier elite status changes for 2024.
Flying Blue To Cap XP Rollovers Starting in 2024 by Sam Helmy November 8, 2023 0 Flying Blue has announced that it is capping the number of XP points that can roll over. Starting November 1, 2024, Flying Blue Platinum members will only be able to roll over a maximum of 300 XP to the next qualifying year. Here's what that means for Flying Blue Platinum elites - especially those looking to earn Platinum for Life status.
Flying Blue Changes Earnings on Partner Flights by Carissa Rawson April 2, 2024 2 Flying Blue is eliminating the ability to earn XP and Elite bonuses on certain partner flights starting April 1, 2024. Next April, non-SkyTeam airlines will not be eligible to earn the same level of rewards as other flights. This might impact your elite status strategy going forward.
Delta Backtracks on 2024 Elite Status, Lounge Access Changes. Adds MQD Boost for Select Delta Cards. by JT Genter October 18, 2023 2 After significant blowback from travelers, Delta just announced a sweeping overhaul of the Medallion elite status requirements and Sky Club restrictions that it just announced a month ago. Delta is rolling back increases to MQD requirements, adding a new MQD boost for select Delta Amex cardmembers, increasing Sky Club visits for select Amex cardmembers, improving Million Miler elite status, adding new Choice Benefits, and more. Here are the full details.
Free Drinks and Easier Status Among Southwest Airlines Rapids Rewards Changes for 2024 by Jenna Hansen January 9, 2024 0 Over the next few months, Southwest is making changes to its Rapid Rewards program. Changes include the ability to make cash + points bookings, reaching status more easily by reducing required flight segments and spending on Southwest credit cards, and giving A-List Preferred members two free premium drinks. Check out this article to learn all of the details about these exciting changes.
Cathay Pacific 2024 Elite Status Renewal Promotion by Sam Helmy October 9, 2023 1 Cathay Pacific launched a promotion aimed at Silver, Gold, and Diamond members with due for renewal between December 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024. The offer makes it easier to renew their status and possibly attain a higher tier along the way.
More SkyMiles Changes: Delta Takes Aim at Partner MQD Earnings by Tyler Glatt October 1, 2023 0 September has seen no shortage of changes to Delta's SkyMiles program. Most of the changes have been overwhelmingly negative. Most recently, Delta has slashed the number of MQDs you'll earn by flying a partner airline. We report on the changes in this post.
Alaska Airlines Launches Elite Status Match to Woo Delta Elites by JT Genter September 26, 2023 0 Are you a Delta Medallion elite who's ready to bail on SkyMiles after Delta recently announced changes? If so, Alaska is ready to welcome you with a Mileage Plan elite status match. And, if you play your cards right (pun intended), you can score even higher elite status with Alaska. Here's what you need to know about this Alaska elite status match for Delta elites.
Huge Delta Changes: More Difficult To Earn Medallion Status, Lounge Access Cuts by Ryan Smith September 14, 2023 5 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.
Why I’m No Longer Crediting Flights to the American Airlines AAdvantage Program by JT Genter August 31, 2023 9 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.
