[Promo Terms Updated] United Won’t Match Delta Elite Status Extension, Announces Convoluted New Elite Qualifying Promotions; Can You Spend Your Way To Requalify?
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When Will American And United Respond To Delta’s Extensions?
Delta dropped some major policy extensions while I was in Iceland last week:
Elite status will be extended, once again, through 1/31/23.
Upgrade certificates,...
[Update: Extended Through 1/31/23!] United Extends Global Services Status Through 1/31/22 And Adds New Benefit After Years Of Cutbacks; My Experience Flying As A...
Update: United has once again extended Global Services status, this time through 1/31/23. This is the first US status to be extended for another...
American Throws In The Towel, Will Make It Much Easier To Renew Elite Status!
Elite loyalty programs have had a tough conundrum this year. There are many elite business travelers who have not flown for their company since...
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American Makes It Easier To Requalify For Status, Extends Certificates And Mileage Expiration Dates
Related: Earn Up To 65K Miles On 4 Citi AAdvantage Mastercards!
On Tuesday I noted that American extended systemwide upgrades that were set to expire...
United Pick Your Path Promo For Premier Members: Earn Bonus PQPs Or Miles
United Pick Your Path Promo
United previously slashed the PQP requirements to earn Premier status in 2021 and awarded bonus PQPs to all Premier members.
And...
Delta: Fly Round-Trip To Israel For 54K Miles, Plus Earn MQMs Towards Elite And Million Miler Status!
Delta has nonstop flights from JFK to Tel Aviv on many dates from now through the end of scheduling for just 54K miles round-trip.
When...
Air Canada Extends Elite Status For Another Year!
Air Canada announced today that they will be extending elite status yet again.
That means that people that earned status in 2019 or 2020 will...
Alaska Airlines Joins OneWorld, Reciprocal Upgrades With American
Alaska Airlines joined the OneWorld Alliance today.
OneWorld benefits:
Alaska MVP status receives OneWorld Ruby benefits like priority checking and waitlisting.
Alaska MVP Gold status...
Delta Ends Middle Seat Blocking, Extends Basic Economy Waiver And Ticket Validity, Bonus MQMs, Qualify For Elite Status On Award Travel!
Delta announced a number of major changes today.
They will stop blocking middle seats as a 5/1. Other airlines have ended that practice long...
Delta Extends Upgrade Certificates, Adds Ability To Search For Upgrade Availability And Redeem Them On Award Tickets
While American extended Systemwide Upgrades to 7/31/21 and United extended PlusPoints by 6 months, Delta has been oddly quiet about extending their upgrade certificates.
But Delta...
[Update: Challenge Period Extended!] Level Up Your Competing Elite Status With Delta!
Update, 2/24/21: Delta just extended my window to complete my Diamond challenge and retain status through 5/31/21!
You can check your status expiration date...
[Match Back Now For 2021 Caesar’s Diamond!] Use The Wyndham And Caesar’s Infinite Status Match Loop For Free Hotel Stays At The Atlantis And...
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[Ends Today!] Hilton Diamond Members: Check Your Email To Gift Status To A Friend!
Update: This offer ends today!
Hilton is sending out emails to their Diamond Honors members with a link and claim code to gift status to...
Spirit Relaunches Loyalty Program, But The Rewards Are Still Flying On Spirit
Spirit has relaunched their Free Spirit loyalty program.
A lot of bloggers seem really excited about it and I'm at a loss as to why.
It's...
All About World Of Hyatt And Taking Advantage Of Incredible Limited Time Stacking Elite Status And Bonus Points Promotions!
Update, 1/15: Today is the final day to register for the Bonus Journey promo, the 15% award rebate promo for non-cardholders, and the 25%...
Southwest Extends Companion Pass Status, Makes It Easier To Earn Companion And Elite Status In 2021!
Southwest has announced that they will extend Companion Pass again add make it easier to earn elite status in 2021.
Expiration dates extended:
Companion Passes...
Signup For National Emerald Club Or Upgrade Your Existing Membership To Executive Elite Status For Free Through 2/28/23!
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Share Your Hertz Elite Status With A Friend!
Hertz is allowing President's Circle and Five Star members to share their current elite status with a friend.
You need to first sign into your...
American Adding More Value To Platinum Pro And Executive Platinum Status Elite Levels
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After years of devaluations and cuts, American has...
It Has Never Been Easier To Get Hyatt Globalist Status, Will You Go For It?
Hyatt is winning at how to treat your customers during a pandemic. They will gain long-term loyal customers by doing that.
They have been an...
United Slashes 2021 Elite Status Requirements
Still catching up on the news I missed last week while on a cross-country RV trip with 5 DDF members...
Last October, United killed the...
American Continues To Lead The Way With 2021 Elite Status Enhancements
After years of devaluations and cuts, American has gone above and beyond in enhancing their elite program this year.
In April they shocked the world...
[JetBlue Confirms No Advance Notice Devaluation] Ouch! JetBlue Massively Increases Points Requirement For Even More Space Seats In Major Mosaic Devaluation!
Update 2: JetBlue corporate communications has responded and they confirmed the no advance warning Mosaic program devaluation. They also maintain that the new upgrade...
Dear Airlines: Thanks For Ditching Change Fees, But Can We Rewind The Clock On Mileage Program Devaluations?
When times are good, the airlines make devaluation after devaluation. They know we'll use them anyway, so why not make more money off of...
Marriott Brings Back The Status Match Challenge
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Battle Of The Marriott Cards: Which Marriott Cards Should You Have? Plus: Comparison Chart Of 6 Marriott Cards
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JetBlue Updates Accounts With Mosaic Status, Here Are Your New Published And Unpublished Benefits, Including One I Just Learned About Today!
Update: Multiple commenters note that Mosaic members and their companions get overweight bags (51-70 pounds) for free, a value of $150/bag each way!
Premier...
Marriott Off-Peak Pricing Worldwide And Bonus Elite Qualifying Nights
Marriott introduced peak and off-peak pricing last year, with the caveat that it would change dynamically every month, so that you keep having to...
Roundup Of US Airlines Offering Bonus Miles Or Free Tickets For Traveling And Elite Miles For Credit Card Spending
Alaska:
50% bonus EQMs (elite qualifying miles) on flights through 12/31, no registration required.
Earn 2.5K EQMs elite qualifying miles for every $5K...
[Update: Nomination Period Ends Today!] JetBlue Finally Extends Mosaic Status! Plus Gift Mosaic Status, Double Points On Flights And Spending, And More!
Update: Today is the last day for Mosaic members to nominate someone else to have Mosaic status from 6/15/20-6/15/21. Have an extra nomination? Offer...
There Are Lots Of Discounted Miles For Sale, But Only The Air Canada Aeroplan Offer Is Worth Considering For Buying Dirt Cheap Miles, With...
Update: Air Canada Aeroplan will give everyone who bought miles before noon at least a 90% bonus, even if they purchased the 65% bonus...
You Can Now Spend Your Way To Southwest A-List Status!
Southwest has long allowed people to spend their way to earning a companion pass, but they don't allow you to earn A-List status solely...
United Doubles Down And Devalues Their Confusing Elite Status Program Just 4 Months After It Launched
Update: United has clarified to me that the PQP limit is per flight segment and not per flight purchased, which means this devaluation is...
Marriott Status Downgraded? Tweet For An Upgrade!
I gave up on the Marriott program last year after the program was devalued too many times, dropping from Titanium to lifetime Gold.
After Gary...
Southwest Extends Companion Pass And Elite Status And Makes It Easier To Earn In 2020; Convert Travel Funds To Points!
Southwest finally announced that they too will extend their members elite status.
That follows other North American airlines like Alaska, American, Delta, United, and Air Canada as well...
Here’s How To Check How Much You’ll Need To Spend To Earn American Million Miler Lifetime Elite Status Without Flying
Update: American has clarified that signup bonuses and double mile categories won't count for million miler status.
Earlier today, American announced that miles earned from...
WOW! American Extends Elite Status And Announces That Credit Card Spending From May-December Will Count Towards Million Miler Lifetime Elite Status!
American finally announced that they too will extend their members elite status.
That follows other North American airlines like Alaska, Delta, United, and Air Canada as well...
Alaska Airlines Extends Elite Status, Lounge Memberships, Certificates, And More!
Alaska Airlines announced today that they will be extending elite status.
That follows other North American airlines like Delta, United, and Air Canada.
Alaska elite...
Air Canada Will Extend Elite Status, Allow Status Gifting, And Allow Earning Status By Donating Miles
Air Canada will follow United and Delta's lead in extended elite status.
You will maintain whatever status you hold in 2020 for 2021 as well.
If...
