Going for Gold with American Airlines: Is it worth it?
The American Airlines elite year now runs from March 1st through the end of February. This means that as this post publishes, those chasing elite status with American Airlines have just over a week...
Hilton Honors: Double Elite Nights for One Stay (targeted)
Hilton has launched a new, targeted promotion that gives double elite night credits on your next stay. Although you only get the bonus nights for your first stay I a four-month period, you can...
(EXPIRED) Get top-tier Radisson VIP status + Club Avolta Platinum status with this double...
A few years ago the Radisson Rewards loyalty program split into two based on a couple of regions. Radisson Rewards Americas was purchased by Choice Hotels and incorporated into the Choice Privileges program, while...
You can earn Delta MQDs on hotel stays, car rentals & vacation rentals (but...
Delta is running another promotion giving a limited time opportunity to earn Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) when booking hotel stays, vacation rentals and car rentals. That could be useful for people trying to earn...
Frontier Platinum status fast track: Earn 20k Elite Status Points by 4/30/25
Frontier Airlines is offering a fast track to Platinum status by earning 20,000 Elite Status Points by the end of April. That could be tricky to do, but there are ways to accelerate your...
How to get into Delta Sky Club lounges
Big changes are now in effect for Delta Sky Club access, primarily in an attempt to combat overcrowding. Basic economy flyers aren't welcome and both Amex Platinum and Delta Reserve cardholders are limited to...
Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits
If you have earned 50 elite qualifying nights with Marriott Bonvoy within a calendar year, then you are eligible to pick a "Choice Benefit". A second Choice Benefit is available for those who complete...
Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide
Marriott's rewards program, named "Marriott Bonvoy," in my opinion offers better than average rewards for paid stays, a fair elite program, a huge selection of hotels that run from very low end to ultra-luxury,...
FoundersCard free trial for 3 months (then $595/yr)
FoundersCard is still offering three months free when you sign up now for a free trial with promo code VIPAWARD. Annual membership is then billed at $595 per year plus a $95 initiation fee....
New United Mileage Plus Status Match Challenge
United Airlines is out with a status match opportunity for 2025 whereby you can get your elite status with another airline matched to United temporarily. Then, after meeting a set of reduced requirements within...
Chase’s The Edit now displays rewards program eligibility on search screen
The Edit is a “luxury” hotel booking program through Chase Travel℠ that's available to JP Morgan Reserve and Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders. It's similar to Amex's Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) program, but with...
Last dance with Caesars Diamond
Cue up the finale: the gravy train is pulling into the station, but before it does there's still a little time left for one last dance. Like many readers, my Caesars Diamond status is...
Chasing hotel elite status in 2025 (Nick’s elite plans)
During a recent podcast recording, Greg and I talked about getting airline elite status through hotel elite status. In that discussion, I noted that I wasn't sure about my 2025 elite status plans. Now...
Hilton again offering one year Diamond Status extensions
Hilton Honors Diamond elite status is one of the easiest top-tier elite statuses to come by, given that is can be earned by simply having the Amex Hilton Aspire credit card (or with $40k...
