Looking ahead: My elite status plans in 2026 (on Nick’s mind)
As 2025 comes to a close, many points and miles enthusiasts are focused on buttoning up their end-of-year elite status runs. However, having already...
No more miles or Loyalty Points on Basic Economy fares with American Airlines
Effective for flights purchased starting yesterday (12/17/25), American Airlines is no longer awarding any redeemable miles or Loyalty Points for flights in Basic Economy....
Virgin Voyages offering status match from hotel & airline loyalty programs
Virgin Voyages has launched a new status match opportunity, awarding Blue Extras status in its Sailing Club program for people with status from a...
IHG offering opportunity to buy back or increase status for 2026
IHG One Rewards is once again offering members the opportunity to buy elite qualifying points to retain or upgrade their status during the 2025...
Preferred Hotels I Prefer elite status
Preferred Hotels' rewards program, I Prefer, offers three levels of status: Silver, Gold, and Titanium. I have Titanium status from a 2024 promotion, which...
(Targeted) Both Citi AAdvantage Business cardholders & authorized users earn Loyalty Points on purchases
With most credit cards, the primary cardholder is the one who automatically reaps all the rewards for spending put on their card(s).
An exception is...
Delta Choice benefits are changing from 2026 onwards, mostly getting better but with a...
Delta loyalists who earn Platinum or Diamond status receive, among all kinds of other benefits, a selection of Choice benefits to pick from.
For the...
(EXPIRED) Unlock one year of Omni Hotels Champion status with a Mesa transfer
Last week, Mesa became the first transferable points program to partner with Omni Hotels, a small North American hotel brand with around 50 properties...
(Update: Official change) Flying Blue members get better and/or cheaper award availability with Platinum...
Update 11/21/25: Back in July, Air France/KLM quietly implemented a change that gave those with Flying Blue Platinum and Ultimate status access to increased...
Hilton’s bright idea, dim execution: Diamond Reserve is out of reach
I'm disappointed with Hilton. I love the big-picture direction Hilton has taken recently, but the details leave a lot to be desired. Big picture:...
Hilton Diamond Reserve status coming in 2026: Here are the details
Today, Hilton Honors announced several changes to its elite program for 2026, which will include lowering the stay and night thresholds for current tiers,...
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Complete Guide
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards is a loyalty program that shares some characteristics common of airline frequent flyer programs (like priority check-in and boarding for...
Wyndham giving status upgrade for all members, or 50x earnings for existing Diamond members
Wyndham Rewards launched a new initiative today that's awarding every single member of its loyalty program the ability to upgrade their elite status level...
Spending your way to a “free” stay at Atlantis Bahamas with the Caesars Prestige...
The Caesars Rewards Prestige Visa Signature Card is something of a sleeper rewards card. At first glance, it looks great for gamblers, but like...
