Should I pursue elite status with Alaska or American Airlines? (On Nick’s mind)
Loyalty programs exist at least in part to encourage us to make irrational decisions. On the surface, it is pretty irrational for me to consider pursuing airline elite status at all. Setting that fact...
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 elite members) and additional key features (like the ability to...
American Airlines offers Platinum and Platinum Pro status to Southwest elites
We've heard a lot from disgruntled Southwest loyalists over the past couple of weeks (the majority of which we can't print here). The company has been trying to rejigger much of its business model...
Hilton’s NoMad London – Bottom Line Review
My wife and I just returned from a short trip to London where we stayed at the NoMad hotel. It's in a beautifully restored building which used to be home to a famous police...
Hyatt 70 night Milestone Rewards: Which should I pick?
I'm running out of time. Late last year, I earned a 70 Night Milestone Reward. I had 90 days to make my selection and kept putting it off because I wasn't sure which to...
Enterprise status match giving status through February 2027 (match from hotel, airline & car...
Enterprise is currently running a status match opportunity that'll provide Silver, Gold or Platinum status through February 2027. Not only does the status last almost two full years if you apply now, but you...
Hilton Honors Complete Guide (2025)
Hilton Honors is the loyalty program for Hilton hotels & resorts and their many brands worldwide. While Hilton has gotten a bit of a bad rap in the frequent traveler community for not having...
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...
