Marriott Titanium achieved. Here’s how I sprinted to the finish.
In the November 4th post "Should I go for Marriott Titanium Elite Status?" I explained that my travel plans meant that I would be 8 nights short of requalifying for Marriott Elite Titanium status...
(EXPIRED) Targeted: Marriott double elite credit through 2/28/23
A member of our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group reports getting a very interesting targeted offer from Marriott that's good for double elite night credits on eligible nights through 2/28/23. This could certainly be of...
Apply Delta Upgrade Certificates Online
Finally, Delta has enabled the ability to apply upgrade certificates online. In 2021, Delta greatly enhanced upgrade certificate usability by making it possible to view upgrade availability online and to apply them to award...
Marriott Bonvoys elite member soft landing policy
Many rewards programs have, or have had, "soft landing" policies for their elite members. This allows elite members who have not met the criteria for their current elite status to still retain a lower...
(EXPIRED) American Airlines launches a fast track to status for Hyatt Elite Members
Hyatt and American Airlines have offered reciprocal benefits for elite members in one or both of the programs for several years, involving points-earning and promotions such as earning 1,000 bonus AAdvantage miles when staying...
(EXPIRED) Chase Sapphire Reserve Cardholders now get free Lyft Pink All Access
Chase and Lyft introduced a partnership in 2020 that provided additional perks and points-earning for Chase cardholders. Earlier this week, they announced that, not only had they extended the current partnership through 2025, but...
United MileagePlus Changes: Increased Status Qualification Requirements, Fewer PlusPoints, Removed Award Redeposit Fees &...
United has provided details today about changes that will be taking effect for its MileagePlus loyalty program from January 1, 2023. There are a couple of improvements being made, but the most notable change...
IHG Ambassador Free Weekend Night Not Useable At Kimpton & Regent From 1/1/23, No...
IHG has announced a couple of upcoming changes that will affect those with Ambassador status. While the changes will be minor for some, it could affect the value proposition for people deciding whether to...
Should I go for Marriott Titanium Elite Status?
I have a bit of a conundrum here. I had previously decided not to re-qualify for 75-night Marriott Titanium elite status, but circumstances have me questioning that decision. Surprisingly, this year to-date, I've earned...
If you could be gifted status, which would you choose? (on Nick’s mind)
A question came up while I was hanging out with a group of points and miles experts recently that I found more difficult to answer than I first expected. Julia from Geobreeze Travel asked...
Bilt Rewards: Free United Airlines Premier Status
Last month, Bilt Rewards announced Bilt "Rent Day" on the first of every month. This gives members access to a rotating series of promotions (like a Virgin Voyages cruise discount) and also the provides...
American Airlines systemwide upgrades now work on British Airways (and vice versa)
About a month ago, American Airlines and British Airways went live with reciprocal systemwide upgrades. Not only can AA systemwide upgrades now be used for travel on BA, but British Airways Executive Club Gold...
The genius of AA’s Loyalty Point scheme (On Greg’s Mind)
On January 1st, 2022, American Airlines moved to a new way for members to earn elite status. The old EQMs and EQDs are gone. Now, we can earn elite status simply by earning lots...
American Airlines Offering Status Challenge Based On Earning Loyalty Points
American Airlines has launched a new status challenge that they're calling Instant Status Pass. This gives AAdvantage members status for four months, with the ability to maintain or upgrade that status by earning sufficient...
